WASHINGTON, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior
Project® (WWP) Chief Program Officer Jennifer Silva testified yesterday before the
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Subcommittee on Health,
sharing WWP's longstanding support of women warriors and its
recommendations to Congress on how to better serve women veterans.
Silva's testimony comes a week after the release of WWP's Women
Warriors Initiative report, which represents a year of research
into the experiences, challenges, and livelihoods of the women
veterans WWP serves.
Read the testimony and a
complete list of recommendations to Congress.
Silva highlighted WWP's support of key legislation and
identified specific reforms needed to enhance the lives of women
warriors.
Silva urged the subcommittee to focus on three pertinent
issues:
- Expanding access to health care for women veterans
- Improving mental health and peer support opportunities for
transitioning servicewomen
- Ensuring compassionate, comprehensive care for military sexual
trauma (MST) survivors
"In greater numbers than ever before, women veterans are
stepping up to serve our country," Silva said. "We have a
responsibility to ensure they have access to the benefits and
services they've earned. Wounded Warrior Project is committed to
working with the military and veteran community, as well as our
leaders in Congress and the White House, to advocate for improved
access and outcomes for women warriors across the nation."
Watch the congressional hearing
here.
Women are one of the fastest growing demographics in military
service and the veteran community and remain one of WWP's top
legislative priorities during the 117th Congress. Learn more about
WWP's legislative priorities and how we work with our nation's
leaders to improve the lives of wounded veterans and their
families.
About Wounded Warrior Project
Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has been
meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and
caregivers — helping them achieve their highest ambition.
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