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Increased Incidents of Violence Among Returning War Veterans

By Kristin Houle

Commondreams.org has posted an article that appeared today (January 14, 2008) in The Independent/UK regarding the increase in violent crimes committed by those returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.Here are some excerpts from "Traumatised Veterans ?Have Killed 120 in US?", by Stephen Foley:"While public anger is directed at the Pentagon for sending American soldiers ill-prepared to fight in Iraq, an equally troubling problem is rearing its head at home. Military veterans are returning from the warzone just as ill-prepared for civilian life and dozens suffering from post-traumatic stress are committing murder and manslaughter.A new study has identified more than 120 killings committed by veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, as psychologically troubled soldiers slip through the net of an overextended military mental health system...continue to full post

Full post as published by Prevention Not Punishment on January 14, 2008 (boomark / email).