Warrior to Citizen campaign

The Warrior to Citizen campaign is a statewide grassroots effort to support Minnesota's returning veterans and their families. At the core of the campaign is a challenge to all Minnesotans to think creatively about ways in which veterans can contribute their new skills and experience to our communities - as citizens. The Warrior to Citizen campaign is the first statewide initiative of Minnesota Works Together.

Thursday, Oct 18, 2007

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Veterans and PTSD

0 0 Kristin Farrell
repe0002@umn.edu ¤ 01:26 PM

Information about combat veterans and the psychological impacts of war was aired on PBS September 28th on the television show NOW.

Click here to read the transcript, watch streaming video, or download a postcast of this show.

Wednesday, Oct 17, 2007

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But what happens when they come home?

0 0 Kristin Farrell
repe0002@umn.edu ¤ 01:59 PM

The Warrior to Citizen campaign is a statewide grassroots effort designed to build community capacity to support and engage Minnesota's veterans. In the spirit of this campaign, teachers, faith leaders, employers and others can follow the lead of our mental health professionals by working to ease the difficult transition many veterans face in going from warrior to citizen.

As reported in the Star Tribune, a mental health conference that brings military and civilians together convenes today. The topic reflects an increasing concern: improving Minnesota's ability to care for veterans encountering the psychological impacts of war. This conference takes an important step in pointing out that "It's time to share the burden in caring for the state's combat veterans and their families" amongst all Minnesota citizens.

Click here to view the entire article, Trained to Kill... but what happens when they come home?

Sunday, Oct 14, 2007

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Editorial: Returning veterans can still serve

0 0 Graham Lampa
lampa005@umn.edu ¤ 05:12 PM
Minnesota communities and civic institutions can do much to help returning veterans make a healthy transition to civilian life. The Warrior to Citizen campaign promotes a variety of such activities, from simply offering thanks or a listening ear to veterans, to hosting job fairs and convening support groups. [From Editorial: Returning veterans can still serve]
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