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Violence in the Military

As military veterans return from duty at overseas locations, some have endured the harshness of combat zones. Many of these young men and women have seen things that much of the American public will never see, daily violence on a very large scale. They have become numb to committing violent acts against others, all while under orders. Some veterans are returning back with emotional issues like post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD), others are left with anger issues, which may come from being injured while in combat. With so many of these combat veterans returning home to families and some attempting to enter back into a normal civilian life style, it is in imperative that these military men and women are mentally healthy, to ensure that they can live a normal life once again, the question that needs to be addressed is:

Are military members that have served overseas in a combat zone more susceptible to violent crimes, than others who have not served overseas in a combat zone?

Are combat veterans with mental illnesses, like PTSD, more susceptible to committing violent crimes against others?

Are combat veterans mentally and medically cleared prior to being released back into the civilian population?

Are combat veterans at more of a risk to be a part of domestic violence?

How much time has the service member ever served in a combat zone area?