PURPOSE
You are being asked to volunteer in a research survey.
The goal of this survey is to look at how horse interaction affects the emotions of people who may or may not have post traumatic stress.
We hope to better understand effective interventions to reduce symptoms of post traumatic stress.
BENEFITS
There is no direct benefit expected as a result of you answering this survey. However, we hope the knowledge gained will help to increase our understanding of how to best serve our participants. Your responses will help Warrior Ranch adapt it's program. As well as giving us the validity needed to be awarded grants to continue running our program. This in turn will benefit other veterans, first responders, and their families, in the future.
CONFIDENTIALITY
We will take steps to help make sure that all the information we get about you is kept confidential. Your name will not be used wherever possible. If any papers and talks are given about this survey, your name will not be used.
YOUR RIGHTS AS A PARTICIPANT IN THIS SURVEY
• Your participation in this survey is voluntary. You do not have to respond if you do not want to.
• You have the right to change your mind and leave the survey at any time without giving any reason, and without penalty.
• You can ask for a copy of this consent form.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SURVEY
If you have any questions, concerns, feedback or complaints about the survey, you may contact Eileen Shanahan 631-887-9529 or Antoinette DeGruccio 631-873-8036.
CONSENT:
If you sign below, it means that you have read (or have had read to you) the information given in this consent form, and you would like to voluntarily complete this survey.