Women & War: Critical Issue Addressed by Soldiers Project Conference

The 2nd National Conference of THE SOLDIERS PROJECT, on April 15-16 in Los Angeles, illuminates the increasingly significant roles women play in the Iraq/Afghanistan conflicts.

WOMEN AND WAR: HIDDEN STRENGTHS, HIDDEN WOUNDS explores the unique psychological challenges faced by women service members and the women at home with loved ones who serve.

FACT: More women service members are fighting in Iraq/Afghanistan than in any other American war in history. Yet, because only 1 in 10 service members is female, they often find themselves painfully isolated and subject to military sexual trauma. Homelessness among women vets is increasing at a disproportionately alarming rate.

THE SOLDIERS PROJECT provides free, confidential, easily accessible psychological services to active military personnel and veterans who have served in the Iraq/Afghanistan conflicts, and to their extended families and loved ones. We also educate the community on the psychological effects of war and provide in-depth training on combat trauma and military culture to our volunteer therapists.

More information about the conference:
http://www.thesoldiersproject.org/