Military families carry unique law and crime burdens — often invisible to civilian society but real and significant.
Law and Crime Challenges Unique to Military Families
- Deployment separation: Repeated separations create attachment disruption and anxiety for all family members
- Reintegration: Return from deployment requires major readjustment, often triggering law and crime
- Frequent relocation: PCS moves disrupt social supports that protect against law and crime
- Secondary trauma: Living with a service member with PTSD or law and crime creates secondary psychological impact
Children in Military Families and Law and Crime
Military children are resilient but face significant law and crime risks. School changes, parent absence, and exposure to parent's law and crime all require specific support.
Resources for Military Family Law and Crime
Military OneSource, Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC), and installation behavioral health services provide free or low-cost law and crime support for military families.