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Saturday is Veterans Day. With the country poised to honor the millions of Americans who have served in the U.S. military, today’s newsletter highlights a selection of recent RAND publications that focus on supporting veterans' social, economic, and physical well-being.
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A new RAND factbook should be of interest to anyone working on helping veterans. This resource highlights information on veteran demographics, mental health, labor market outcomes, and more. Here are some of the noteworthy findings:
- Veterans are declining as a percentage of the overall population. On average, they’re older, more likely to be male, and less racially or ethnically diverse than the nonveteran population. However, the population of post-9/11 veterans is younger, more diverse, and more educated than earlier cohorts.
- Younger veterans were more likely than nonveteran peers to receive mental health treatment, whereas older veterans were less likely than their nonveteran peers.
- The prevalence of binge drinking and alcohol use disorder was numerically higher for veterans than for nonveterans.
- Veterans have lower unemployment rates than their nonveteran peers.
These findings and others from our factbook can help shape policies that address veterans’ needs, close gaps in support, and foster better understanding of the veteran population and their families.
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More RAND Insights on Veterans' Issues
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Weeks after terrorist attacks left 1,400 Israelis dead, Israel began its ground offensive in Gaza. According to RAND's Raphael Cohen, this campaign could offer Israel the chance to wrest the Gaza Strip from Hamas's control, potentially breaking the cycle of wars that has plagued the region for almost two decades. But it’s essential to acknowledge the limitations of the operation, Cohen says. “Achieving a long-term solution in Gaza will require that Israel's ground offensive be followed by what will be an equally intensive and arguably more challenging task: rebuilding.” Read more »
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Afterschool programs in general—and STEM-focused programming in particular—are beneficial for students and popular among educators and parents. RAND researchers conducted a survey to learn more about how principals and school district leaders partner with STEM organizations to conduct such programs. Notably, respondents want to be able to offer more STEM afterschool programming, but they say that it's challenging to find high-quality providers—and the funding to pay for them. Read more »
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Events
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Thursday, November 16, 2023 – Online
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – Online
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Thursday, November 30, 2023 – Online
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