How well is Canada serving the women who have served us?

Abstract

LAY SUMMARY The Veterans Affairs Canada Well-being Framework describes seven areas of well-being that contribute to a military member’s successful return to the civilian world. This perspective argues that, although there is a plethora of programs, services, and resources available to support military-to-civilian transition, they are currently inadequate to address the unique needs and experiences of servicewomen and women Veterans. In addition, of those programs, services, and resources that are aimed at supporting specifically women, there is little information indicating they consider women’s unique needs and experiences. Future research is required to encourage critical review of existing programs, resources, and services, or to create those based on evidence-based research.