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oween may be a fun holiday for kids, but for parents, trick-
eat time can be a little scary. Concerns about childrens
ywhether they are out in the neighborhood or back at
e with bountiful bags of goodiescan cast a spell on the
ings festivities. But not to worry! Following a few safetywill ensure that Halloween will be a howling good time
ll.
n-haunting Your House and Neighborhood
Welcome trick-or-treaters at home by turning on your
xterior lights.
emove objects from your yard that might present a hazard to
sitors.
sk your Neighborhood Watch or citizens group to patrol the
mmunity.
volve students from a local college or university to be
itchs helpers. These students help trick-or-treaters cross
usy streets and watch out for ghoulish behavior.
rive slowly all eveningyou never know what creature may
ddenly cross your path.
eport any suspicious or criminal activity to your local police
sheriff s department.
sider This
nts and kids can avoid trick-or-treating troubles entirely by
nizing a Halloween costume party with treats, games,
ests, music, scary stories, and much more. Make your
oween party the place to be! Schools, fire stations, libraries,malls in many communities organize hauntedhouses and
r festivities for families.
king Safe Costumes
heck that costumes are flame-retardant so the little ones
ent in danger near candlelit jack-o-lanterns and other fire
azards.
eep costumes short to prevent trips, falls, and other bumps in
he night.
ncourage kids to wear comfortable shoes.
ry makeup instead of a mask. Masks can be hot andncomfortable and, more importantly, they can obstruct a
hilds visiona dangerous thing when kids are crossing
reets and going up and down steps.
Make sure kids wear light colors or put reflective tape on th
costumes.
Dressed Up and Dangerous?
Halloween blood and gore are harmless stuff for the most p
But sometimes dressing up as a superhero, a scary monster, o
slimy alien from outer spacecoupled with the excitemen
Halloweenbrings out aggressive behavior. Even fake kniv
swords, and guns can accidentally hurt people. If these obje
are part of a childs costume, make sure they are made fr
cardboard or other flexible materials. Better yet, challenge k
to create costumes that dont need weapons to be scary
fun.
Preparing Ghosts and Goblins for Their Tricks and Treat
Make sure older kids go out with friends. Younger children
should be accompanied by an adult. If you live in a rural ar
offer all kids a ride in the car.
Set a time limit for children to trick-or-treat. Together, map
out a safe route so you know where theyll be. Remind them
not to take shortcuts through backyards, alleys, or playingfields.
Remind kids not to enter a strange house or car.
Try to get kids to trick-or-treat while it is still light out. If it
dark, make sure the children are carrying flash lights that
work.
Pranks That Can Be a Little Tricky
Halloween is notoriously a night of prankstoilet paperin
house or filling mailboxes with shaving cream are not unus
Try to get a handle on your childrens plans before they go
Explain to them that while you want them to have a good tisome tricks could hurt other people or vandalize prope
Emphasize that you disapprove of vandalism.
Eating the Treats
Kids need to know not to eat their treats until they get home
One way to keep trick-or-treaters from digging in while
theyre still out is to feed them a meal or substantial snack
beforehand.
Check out all treats at home in a well-lighted place.
What to eat? Only unopened candies and other treats that ar
in original wrappers. Dont forget to inspect fruit andhomemade goodies for anything suspicious. By all means,
remind kids not to eat everything at once or theyll be feelin
pretty ghoulish for a while.
cle from www.ncpc.org
mitted by Information & Referral
October 2011
Family Times
ying it Safe on Halloween Pointers for Parents
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New to Ft. Hamilton?Come to our
Newcomers Orientation
ll Season has arrived! October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, please take time to reae Family Advocacy Program article on domestic violence to familiarize yourself with themptoms and prevention of domestic violence.
nd of course, we have Halloween in October, on the front cover you will find safety tips on saick-o-treating.
you are a Newcomer to Ft. Hamilton, you are welcomed to attend our Newcomers Orientationeld at the ACS Conference Room on October 27th 0830-1230, followed by a tour of thestallation and complimentary lunch at the Ft. Hamilton Community Club.
o take time to read the rest of the articles related to all our great programs suchs, the AFAP, AFTB, Employment Readiness, Financial Readiness, and muchore. If you have any questions or concerns come by and see us, we are located137C Poly Place, 1st floor. Have a fun and safe Halloween!!
ACS PROGRAMS & STAFF
Family Advocacy
Vincent DiMaira
718-630-4460
Financial Readiness
718-630-4754
Front Desk/Information
& Referral
Magda Lawrence
718-630-4754
Lending Closet
Madeline Pastorella
718-630-4462
Relocation Readiness
Madeline Pastorella718-630-4462
Sexual Assault &
Victim Advocacy
Vincent DiMaira
718-630-4460
Survivor
Outreach Services
718-630-4754
ACS Director
Carmen Borrero
718-630-4457
Army Emergency Relief
718-630-4754
Army Family
Team Building
John Mapes
718-630-4498
Army Family Action Plan
John Mapes
718-630-4498
Army Volunteer Corps
Joseph Gamez718-630-4756
Deployment Readiness
Madeline Pastorella
718-630-4462
Employment Readiness
Joseph Gamez
718-630-4756
Exceptional FamilyMember Program
Vincent DiMaira
718-630-4460
Directors Corner
Carmen E. Borrero, ACS Director
Carmen
October 27, 2011
Beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Held at the ACS Conference Room
Bldg. 137-C Poly Place, 1st Floor
Call Maddy to Reserve Your Seat!
(718) 630-4754
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u cant have good credit history or a good creditore without having any credit history at all.
hile women can often be the primary spender and
l payer of the family, some women, independent
their spouses, have almost no credit record of
eir financial responsibilities. Credit history is
ported separately for each debt holder, and if you
e listed as an additional cardholder, and not an
count owner, all of your hard work may not show
on your history. Frequently, women only
cover this when they try to open up a credit cardobtain a loan and are denied credit on the basis
not having enough credit history.
ving little to no credit history can be a problem
cause lenders wont have enough information to
aluate your credit worthiness. How will they
ow that youll pay back the loan on time if
eres no history showing that youve paid loans
time in the past? To get your own credit history,ere are a few steps you can take:
Review all of your familys accounts, including
ortgages, loans, and credit cards. Check to see if
u are listed on these accounts as an authorized
er, or ifits a joint account.
Request a copy of your free annual credit reports
m the three credit reporting bureaus to see if all
your accounts are listed. Any account where you
cle from www.moneymanagement.org
ancial Readiness Program
Good Consumer Credit
Health for Women
are a joint account holder should be included on
your credit reports.
If you are an authorized user, not a joint accouholder on some accounts, ask the primary accou
holder to contact the creditors to see if you can
added as a joint account holder or a responsib
party.
If youve ever had credit under a different nam
such as a maiden or married name, send a letter
each credit agency explaining your name chang
Then, request the free copies of your credit reporto make sure that your reports reflect all of yo
credit history, including everything under your pri
name.
After taking these steps, if you are still light
credit history, consider applying for a secured cred
card or a department store credit card with a lo
credit limit. Using credit and paying deb
consistently will go a long way toward improvin
your credit history.
Financial Readiness
First Term Soldiers
October 18, 20110830 to 1500Education Center Building 218ATo Reserve a Seat!Call (718) 630.4462 or(718) 630.4754
Financial Readiness
PCS Financial Class
October 19, 20111400 to 1500ACS Conference Room Building 137CTo Reserve a Seat!Call (718) 630.4462 or(718) 630.4754
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Become an
Fort Hamilton AFAP Conference is scheduled for December 8th, 2011
Register now to become a Delegate
For more information please contact:
John Mapes, AFAP Program Manager at
718-630-4498 or email [email protected]
Army Family
Action Plan
What is a Delegate?
They represent the Military FamilyThey identify issues and recommend solutions.They discuss implications and ramifications within a group to form consensusDelegates are the only members who can vote.
you are a Service Member of any branch, Reserve/National Guard, Retiree,litary Spouse, Survivor or DoD Civilian, then you can become an AFAP delegate!
o you want to know how to:Read an LES
Recognize rank
Access all your benefits and entitlements
Learn the customs and courtesies of the Military
And much more
hese classes are open to all ID card holders and DoD
vilians. If youre interested in taking any of over 30
FTB classes or becoming a volunteer for the AFTBogram contact:
Army Family Team Building
hn Mapes at: 718-630-4498 or by email:
ext class held on October 20, 2011, 1100-1200 at
rmy Community Service, Building 137C, 1st Floor
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Felton Veterinary Services
www.feltonvets.com
(718) 388-1172
Hope Veterinary Services Pc
www.hopevet.com
(718) 852-4219
Banfield the Pet Hospitalwww.banfield.net
(718) 448-5558
Windsor Terrace Veterinarians
(718) 431-8950
Carroll Gardens Vet Group Pc
www.thegardenvet.com
(718) 875-7007
Brooklyn Veterinary Group
www.brooklynvetgroup.com(718) 331-7775
Ft. Dix Veterinary Treatment Facility
(609) 562-6636
Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital
www.bregmanvetgroup.com
(718) 782-8387
Battery Park Veterinary Hospital
www.dvmhospitals.com(212) 786-4444 (Manhattan)
Central Brooklyn Veterinary Center
www.centralbklynvet.com
(718) 338-9600
Vincent George Veterinarian
(718) 444-5151
Veterinary Hospital
www.fifthavenueveterinaryhospital
(718) 748-1066
ou ask the average person what his greatest fear is, what
you think he would say: snakes, heights, needles ... death?
dies have shown that fear of public speakingalso
own as glossophobiais the most common social anxiety.
pical symptoms include dry mouth, quivering voice,
fuse sweating and trembling hands. In more extremees, a person may have problems with balance and become
zy.
a service member, youll surely be expected to talk in
nt of a crowd at some point in your career. Many do it
tinely. It may be in the form of giving a briefing to your
t, leading a formation, participating in a meeting or going
ore a promotion board. Most of you will be able to handle
ng in the spotlight with only minor discomfort. But for
ers, it will be a source of extreme stress. Before you let
s easily conquerable fear keep you from volunteering forreased responsibility or hurt your chances of promotion,
these simple techniques:
Visualize a successful outcome. Imagine yourself in front
he formation, meeting room or promotion board, and
ualize yourself knocking it out of the park.
2. Practice. Go over your presentation, responses or orders in
front of the mirror or in front of someoneand make it
someone supportive. Nows not the best time to rely on your
wisecracking friend or roommate.
3. Manage symptoms as they occur. Take a sip of water if you
start to get dry mouth. Keep your hands to your sides if they
begin to shake. Take a seat or steady yourself against a podium
chair or wall if you start to sway.
4. Keep things in perspective. So what if you miss a few linesor your voice cracks? Remind yourself that it happens to
everyone at some point.
5. Arrive early. Familiarize yourself with the surroundings
before others get there. If possible, practice your speech a time
or two if no one else is around.
6. Skip stimulants. Avoid caffeine and nicotine: They increase
heart rate, sweating, shakiness and nervousnessall things yo
dont need.
7. Breathe deep. Inhale deeply a few times before you start, an
remember to breathe during the presentation. Increased oxygen
in the system can have a calming effect and keep the mind clea
Fear of public speaking is very common and natural. You can
conquer it with a little preparation, perspective and confidence
ow to beat fear of public speaking
w.militarytimes.com
rmation & Referral
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ARMY COMMUNITY SERVIC
137-C POLY PLACE, 1
st
FloFORT HAMILTO
PHONE: 718.630.475
MON-FRI 0800-163
WERE ON
FACEBOOK!
ounded too good to be true: Army veteran Dean DiMarzo was
rking as a golf pro at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., when
ther veteran told him the PGA apprenticeship program hed just
ted might be covered under the GI Bill. Get paid by the Veterans
airs Department on top of his regular salary? For working at a golf
rse? Theres gotta be a catch ... right?
ll, a little one. Veterans have been getting paid for on-the-job
ning for years, first under the original GI Bill, then the
ntgomery GI Bill. The Post-9/11 GI Bill will start covering the
me programs in October. The catch is that you might have to kick a doors open to make it happen. But, as DiMarzo found out, its
hing you cant handle and well worth the effort. If youre
ible for GI Bill benefits, and your new job has some kind of
ning program, heres what you should do:
Find out if your training program is approved for GI Bill
nefits. Most employers who have been approved will tell you that
ing the hiring process, but ask your training coordinator just in
e. You can also search for approved programs at VAs GI Bill
bsite, http://gibill.va.gov. Click on Choosing a School, then
arch for approved Education & Job Training Programs. If your
ployers program is approved, all that stands between you andme extra cash is a little paperwork. Tell your training coordinator
t youre eligible for VA benefits.
our employer is not approved ...
Find out if your training program is approvable. The task of
roving training programs for GI Bill benefits falls to each state.
ntact your state approving agencya full list of phone numbers
on the website of the National Association of State Approving
enciesand describe your training. The agency will tell you if it
potential to be approved.
Short, vague or haphazard training programs will not cut it. For
ters, any program has to be at least six months, and has to have aning plan and a progressive wage schedule, though public entities
exempt from the progressive wage schedule, said Jenny George,
program specialist with the Bureau of State Approving for
erans Training at the Florida Veterans Affairs Department.
Training programs for the skilled trades, law enforcement agencies
corrections agencies often qualify, George said, but they are not
only ones. Exhibit A: the professional golf management program
he Walt Disney World courses. I would never in my wildest
ams [have] thought that a golf course would be an approved
lity, DiMarzo said. Bobby Welborn, a 20-year Marine veteran
o in the program, assumed the same.I looked into it briefly, but
very seriously, he said. I just figured it doesnt work for golf.Lesson learneddont assume. Call your state approving agency
ask. When DiMarzo saw that his supervisors didnt quite have
time to do the grunt work to figure out if this was something that
uld work for us, he asked if he could do it, and then contacted
GI Bill on the job: 3 steps to use
your benefit out of school
George.I didnt want this opportunity to slip by, he said. If
state approving agency says your training program has potential, you have left to do is ...
3. Ask your employer to apply for approval. Applying
approval doesnt cost money, but it does involve time. Employ
have to fill out paperwork, submit their training plans and arrang
site inspection. Start the process by talking to your train
coordinator or human resource manager, and asking him to cont
the SAA.
The housing allowance is prorated for veterans with less th
three years of service since Sept. 11, 2001. Your employer may ba
but often, George said, the hesitation is, Look, Ive got stacks
my desk. This is one more thing and it sounds like its going to taa lot of time. SAA officials may be able to help by explaining
time and energy commitment involved, and even walking employ
through the process.
But that reluctance doesnt arise very often, said Bill Stephe
manager of the Division of Veterans and Military Education at
Pennsylvania Education Department. Ive been doing this
almost 24 years, and there have only been a handful of employ
who have said, No, thanks. We dont want to do this, he said.
It may take the state a month or so to approve your program, a
another several months for VA to process your benefits applicati
but dont worry: Your on-the-job training or apprenticeship bene
will be paid retroactively for up to a year. There, that wasnt
challenging, was it?The bigger challenge, Stephens said, is getting the word out
veterans and employees.Its the best-kept secret the government h
ever had, he said. When you first hear about it, its like, Wai
minute, you mean I can work for a company, get a wage and ge
check from the government? It doesnt sound legal.
How much? On-the-job training and apprenticeship pay is meant
supplement entry-level wages until the veteran starts earning mo
which is why the benefit decreases over time. Under
Montgomery GI Bill, the OJT benefit is a percentage of the Chap
30 monthly payment:
75 percent, first six months 55 percent, second six months
35 percent thereafter
Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, effective Oct. 1, the OJT benefit is a
percentage of the Basic Allowance for Housing for E-5s with
dependents for the location of the employer:
100 percent, first six months 80 percent, second six months
60 percent, third six months
40 percent, fourth six months
20 percent thereafter
Article from www.navytimes.com
Information & Referral
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mployment Readiness Program
Please call
Joseph Gamez at (718) 630-4756
Adult Career Skills TrainingAre you looking for a Job?
Do you want help preparing yourself against
the competition?
Do you need assistance in preparing your
resume?
Sign up for the following classes:
Making the most out of a Career Fair
Translating Volunteer Experience into a
Resume
Secrets to Resume Success Workshop
Federal Employment and the Federal
Resume
Networking 101
Labor Market Information
Interview Skills & Dress for Success
Career Plan Development
Army Volunteer Corps
October 5,19
November 2, 16
December 7, 21
Volunteer OrientationFind out more information about the Fort Hamilto
Volunteer Program, including:
How to add your agency so you may us
volunteersHow to search and apply for positionsHow to register as a volunteer
Offered at Army Community Service
Building 137-C, 1st Floor, 3:304:30 on the
following dates:
Only four seats available per class.
Due to limited space for registered students ONL
TO REGISTER please call (718) 630-4756 or
oking for a new job? There's an app for that. In fact there are many
e apps for your smartphone or iPad that can help you be as efficient
possible with your job search when you're away from your computer.
ere are also many good, inexpensive apps to invest in, but I'm focusing
day just on the free ones. LinkedIn, Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com, LinkUp, Indeed.com, and other ma
working sites or job boards that you're using all have apps. It's a no-brainer to go ahead and download these to y
hone, Android phone or iPad.
you're using Twitter during your job search (as you should be!) you can download their free app. TweetDeck a
otsuite, free social media dashboards, also offer free apps for the iPhon, iPad and Android phones. RealTime J
ows you to search and apply for jobs quickly. You can send business cards digitally with SnapDat (both for iPho
d iPad). CareerOverview.com recommends a number of apps for Android users. Of these I think PrinterShare Mob
nt (print remotely from your phone) and Quick Contact (provides a shortcut to add a new contact) are among
st useful. Evernote, is an indispensable, free tool you can use to capture ideas, bookmarks, receipts, photos, vo
mos, and anything else you can think of when you're at your computer or on-the-go. Unlike piles on your deskjumble of bookmarks on your computer, it's very easy to find whatever you want later.
e most important thing to remember about apps is that they should make your job easier, not be a job in and
mselves! If you find yourself focusing too much on the shiny new apps instead of using them to help you do
re old-fashioned job search work, such as meeting people, you may want to limit how many you add.
The Best Free Job Search Appscle from life@work www.dbcs.typepad.com/
loyment Readiness Program
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ways assume a job hunt will take months, not days or
eks and plan accordingly.
punctual for all appointmentsbut arrive no earliern five minutes before the scheduled time.
reer counselors can be very helpfulbut dont
cessarily limit yourself to using only one.
nt relax just because you have just learned of a
eam job. Keep researching, you might find one even
ter.
pect far more rejections that acceptancesone job
pert says you are lucky if you get one maybe after
lowing up your first 20 leads.
llow up every interview with a thank you letter,
pressing interest in the job and highlighting one or
o of your best qualifications.
ve feedback from you job contacts to career
unselors and people in your network so they know
out your statusand will think of you often.
ndshakes are important. Act like you have a high
el of energy and look the interviewer in the eye.
formation interviews are a great way of making
ntacts and learning more about your chosen field, and
ssibly discovering new job leads.
b hunting is a 40-plus hour a week process. Start
ly, work late, and intelligently.
now exactly how to reach interview sites, to avoid any
k of getting lost and arriving late.
sten carefully to interview questions and respond as
arly as possible.
emorize the name o the interviewer and use it once or
ce in the course of the conversation.
twork using your best contactsand also be preparedshare leads with others.
serve the way employees dress in an organization
and appear for an interview in slightly more formal
attire.
Positive reactions you express about your school,
former employers, and other organizations will help
create a more positive impression for you.
Quit worrying every time you receive a rejectionmaeach an excuse to develop three more leads.
Resumes should be slanted to the job in questioneve
if you have to create a number of different versions.
Sit alertly during the interview. Ron and Caryl Kranni
recommend leaning slightly forwardtoward the
interviewer.
Taking a temporary job may help pay the bills and kee
up your morale during a long job search. Over 1.3
million Americans are temping today.
Use all possible sources of job leads: employment
services, classified want ads, family, friends, etc.
Vary your job approach, if what you have done has no
worked. If you letters or resumes are not getting result
try new formats.
Write down notes on all contacts and follow uprequirements as soon as you leave an interview.
Xamine your job progress each week. Sit down and
think over what you did. What mistakes did you make
What seems to work for you?
Your family and friends can be one of the best sources
of job leads. Even though they may not be in the
mainstream of your career field seek their help.
Zero in on potential employers by doing research on
their activities and show that you have studied them
when taking interviews.
cle from www.westministercollege.edu
loyment Readiness Program
he A, B, Cs of Job Hunting
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The program emphasizes prevention, education, prom
reporting, investigation, intervention and treatment
spouse and child abuse. The program provides a varietyservices to Soldiers and Families to develop th
relationship skills, parenting skills and improve their qual
of life.
This mission is accomplished through a variety of grou
seminars, workshops, and counseling and interventi
services. Seminars and workshops are available to yo
your unit or Family Readiness Group. Unit Command
are encouraged to contact their Family Advocacy Progra
staff to schedule seminars that meet their specineed. FAP offers the following topics with some variatio
depending on the availability:
Command and Troop Community Awareness
Stress Management
Prevention programs and ServicesParent EducationSpouse Abuse Prevention
Spouse Abuse Victim Advocate program
Safety EducationRespite Care ProgramReport Procedures
Information reporting procedures
In addition FAP provides resources on other Family Life
topics such as:
Marriage EnrichmentConflict Resolution/Anger Management
Couples Communication SkillsNew Parent Support Program and Services
(referral)Relationship Support
Foster Care Program
epression is different for men, women
no surprise when you hear psychologists say that men
d women are different. In many aspects of life, we are.
joke about different tastes in movies or views onpping. However, one area of difference is more serious:
pression.
er a lifetime, women are twice as likely to develop
pression; about 20 percent of women and 10 percent of
n are affected. Although the exact reason for this is
known, the higher rates in women are likely due to a
mbination of factors such as stress, hormones and styles
hinking.
pressive episodes in women typically last longer andmore severe. Depressed women have higher rates of
xiety, eating disorders, guilt feelings, and physical
mptoms such as headaches and muscle aches. Women
o tend to blame themselves for their problems, develop
lings of worthlessness, avoid conflict and soothe
mselves with food.
pressed men tend to externalize their depression. They
ome easily angered and agitated, create conflict and
me others for their problems. Depressed men are more
ely to turn to alcohol, drugs or sex as a means of dealing
h sadness. They also withdraw emotionally from loved
es, often by increasing their use of television and the
ernet.
e most serious difference between depressed men and
men is suicide. Women attempt it more frequently, but
r times as many men as women complete the act. Men
nerally use more lethal means, such as firearms, while
men overdose on medication or make superficial cuts to
ir wrists. The differences matter in treatment, too.
omen generally do better in psychotherapy men may
see the benefit of talking about their problems, butmen understand that emotional support can be helpful.
nerally, women also are better communicators than
n, which is important in counseling. Men may respond
ter to medication. For men, there is less stigma in taking
pill than talking about your feelings with a stranger.
omen tend to have more side effects from antidepressant
dications, which can lead to their stopping the
dication without their doctors knowledge. Depression
ects millions. Although there are many differences in
pression between men and women, there is oneportant similarity: Both can be treated successfully. Its
t a matter of seeking help. For more information, visit
w.apa.org.
Vincent DiMaira
Family Advocacy Program Manager
718-630-4460
137-C Poly Place, 1st
FloorBrooklyn, NY 11252
Mon-Fri 0800 - 1630
Family Advocacy Program (FAP):
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October Is Domestic Violence
Awareness Month
Family Advocacy Program
derstanding Intimate Partner Violence
mate partner violence (IPV) occurs between two people in a close
tionship. The term intimatepartner includes current and former
uses and dating partners. IPV exists along a continuum from a
gle episode of violence to ongoing battering.
V includes four types of behavior:hysical violence is when a person hurts or tries to hurt a partner by
tting, kicking, or other types of physical force.
exual violence is forcing a partner to take part in a sex act when the
artner does not consent.hreats of physical or sexual violence include the use of words,
estures, weapons, or other means to communicate the intent to
ause harm.
motional abuse is threatening a partner or his or her possessions or
ved ones, or harming a partners sense of self-worth. Examples are
alking, name-calling, intimidation or not letting a partner see
ends and family.
en, IPV starts with emotional abuse. This behavior can progress to
sical or sexual assault. Several types of IPV may occur together.
y is IPV a public health problem?V is a serious problem in the United States:
ach year, women experience about 4.8 million intimate partner
lated physical assaults and rapes. Men are the victims of about 2.9
illion intimate partner related physical assaults.
V resulted in 2,340 deaths in 2007. Of these deaths, 70% were
males and 30% were males.
he medical care, mental health services, and lost productivity (e.g.,
me away from work) cost of IPV was an estimated $5.8 billion in
95. Updated to 2003 dollars, thats more than $8.3 billion. These
mbers underestimate the problem. Many victims do not report
V to police, friends, or family. Victims may think others will not
lieve them or that the police cannot help.
w does IPV affect health?
V can affect health in many ways. The longer the violence goes on,
more serious the effects. Many victims suffer physical injuries.
me are minor like cuts, scratches, bruises, and welts. Others are
re serious and can cause death or disabilities. These include broken
es, internal bleeding, and head trauma.
all injuries are physical. IPV can also cause emotional harm.
tims may have trauma symptoms. This includes flashbacks, panic
cks, and trouble sleeping. Victims often have low self-esteem.
y may have a hard time trusting others and being in relationships.
e anger and stress that victims feel may lead to eating disorders andression. Some victims even think about or commit suicide. IPV is
ked to harmful health behaviors as well. Victims may try to cope
h their trauma in unhealthy ways. This includes smoking, drinking,
ng drugs, or having risky sex.
Who is at risk for IPV?
Several factors can increase the risk that someone will hurt his or hepartner. However, having these risk factors does not always mean th
IPV will occur.
Risk factors for perpetration (hurting a partner):
Being violent or aggressive in the past
Seeing or being a victim of violence as a child
Using drugs or alcohol, especially drinking heavily
Not having a job or other life events that cause stressNote: These are just some risk factors. To learn more, go to
www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention. National Center
How can we prevent IPV?
The goal is to stop IPV before it begins. There is a lot to learn abhow to prevent IPV. We do know that strategies that promote heal
behaviors in relationships are important. Programs that teach you
people skills for dating can prevent violence. These programs can st
violence in dating relationships before it occurs. We know less abo
how to prevent IPV in adults. However, some programs that tea
healthy relationship skills seem to help stop violence before it e
starts.
How does Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approach
IPV prevention? CDC uses a 4-step approach to address public hea
problems like IPV.
Step 1: Define the problem
Before we can prevent IPV, we need to know how big the problem i
where it is, and whom it affects. CDC learns about a problem by
gathering and studying data. These data are critical because they hel
decision makers use resources where needed most.Step 2: Identify risk and protective factors
It is not enough to know that IPV affects certain people in a certain
area. We also need to know why. CDC conducts and supports resear
to answer this question. We can then develop programs to reduce or
get rid of risk factors.Step 3: Develop and test prevention strategies
Using information gathered in research, CDC develops and evaluate
strategies to prevent IPV.Step 4: Assure widespread adoption
In this final step, CDC shares the best prevention strategies. CDC m
also provide funding or technical help so communities can adopt the
strategies.
For a list of CDC activities, see Preventing Intimate Partner and
Sexual Violence: Program Activities Guide
(www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pub/ipv_sv_guide.html).
Where can I learn more?
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), 1-
800-787-3224 TTY, or www.ndvh.orgNational Coalition Against Domestic Violence
www.ncadv.orgNational Sexuel Violence Resource Center
www.nsvrc.org
Family Violence Prevention Fund
www.endabuse.org
cle from www.cdc.govmily Advocacy Program
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ur Purpose: Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) is an Army Community Service program designed to provide sho
term and long-term support to the Survivors of Soldiers who die while on active duty.
Our Vision: Compassionate and determined outreach to Survivors.
Our Goal: To be intentional yet noninvasive in extending the hand of support to the Survivors of fallen Soldiers air point of need with meaningful programs and caring counsel resulting in Survivor Families knowing that others
concerned for their well being during their journey through grief.
What We DoFacilitate support groups where Families and individuals can share feelings, burdens, thoughts, resources
and information in a safe and understand setting.
Provide care for Survivor Families beyond what Casualty Officers and Unit Care Teams can offer.
Offer on site financial counseling to assist Families in adjusting to their unique monetary circumstancefollowing the loss of a loved one.
For more information on the SOS Program, please call 718-630-4754
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory program
designed to meet the needs of Family Members with physical,
emotional, developmental, or learning difficulties, that require special
medical treatment, therapy, or education.
ceptional Family Member Program
ncent DiMaira, Program Manager
dg 137C (718) 630-4460
For any questions concerning the Exceptional Family Member Program,
please contact
Vincent DiMaira, Family Advocacy Program Manager at 718-630-4460
To enroll your Family Member in EFMP, please contact Ms. Brenda Shea,
Occupational Health Nurse at Ainsworth Clinic, phone number
718-630-4907/4417/4611.
onoring Our Families of Fallen Soldiers
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Go to the mall and have a photo of yourself put on a
ow case and then send it to your child. If you have a
orite cologne you might want to put a little bit on the
owcase to remind your child of you.
Purchase or make stickers of your child's name and stick
m over the names of a character in one of their favorite
oks. You can also get a picture of your child's face and
ce it over the character's face.
Make a video and/or audio tape of you reading bedtime
ries. Send them to your child along with the book.
Arrange for flowers, pizza, etc. to be delivered to your
ld before or after a special even (a play, recital, sportsme). Include a note telling them how proud you are of
ir accomplishment.
Send a package containing all the things your child will
d if he or she gets sick. For example, you could send a
of chicken noodle soup, a special blanket or pillowcase,
ideo or audio tape wishing them a speedy recovery,
ssword puzzles, a stuffed animal, etc.
Send home a photo documentary of what you do all day
en you are away. Be sure to include things like what you how you travel, etc. Things that you might think are
ing, your kids will be very interested in seeing. Have
ur child do the same.
Have a star officially named after your child. Call 1-800-
2-3333.
Send a postcard attack. (Send a postcard everyday for a
ek straight, try to send postcards from unique places)
f both you and your child have access to cell phones,
n go fishing with them from a distance.
Try including surprises in with the letters: fast food
appers, foreign currency, pencil shavings, coasters, Band-
ds, your own art, flower petals, Sunday comics, sand,
tunes from cookies, newspaper clippings, stamps, old
e laces, or crumbs from breakfast to show you were
nking of them.
If both you and your child have access to the internet,
n go on a virtual field trip together. Be sure to use a free
gram like AOL Instant Message so you canmmunicate with each other while looking at the
bPages. A couple of places to start would be NASA at
ww.nasa.gov or PBS at www.pbs.org.
0 Long Distance Activities for Dads at a Distanccle from www.daads.com
cation/Deployment Readiness Program
12. Find unique things to write your letters on, for exampl
things your child likesfavorite color of paper, stickers, o
pictures of things they like. Fun objects -- coaster, napkins
paper tray liners at restaurants, barf bags, old handkerchie
pictures of you, or of favorite spots. Paper cut into special
shapes (holiday shapes like shamrocks or hearts). Puzzles
(cut your finished letter into pieces, try sending one piece
a time).
13. Send home some money so that your child can go to t
ice cream parlor. Be sure to send a special letter along thatcan only be read at the ice cream parlor. If you both have
access to cell phones then you can both be at a ice cream
parlor talking over your ice cream.
14. Write a news letter (have a regular issue of your own
family newsletter with columns about each child, family
events, exciting news etc.)
15. If your child does not already have access to a speaker
phone then buy one. Set the phone in the middle of the
room, and you will be able to have dinner with them, bethere as they brush their teeth and get ready for bed, etc.
16. Start a letter and take it with you throughout the day.
Add a sentence every now and then and be sure to add
where you are when you write the different sentences - i.e
an elevator, taxi, caf, etc.
17. Play Internet games together like Jeopardy or Wheel o
Fortune, both of which can be found at sony.com. Other
games that can be found on the Internet include golf, card
games, chess, checkers, Sim City, strategy games etc...
18. Make a package that contains cookie cutters and the
non-perishable ingredients of your child's favorite cookie
you can "help" them bake while you are away.
19. Play "Hide and Seek" from a distance. Have the person
who is taking care of your child hide the treats you sent in
predetermined "hiding spots." Give your child clues on ho
to find the treats over the phone or in a letter.
20. Begin a Life's Lessons Booklet. Each week write down
few of the lessons you've learned in life and how youlearned those lessons. When the booklet is full, send it to
your child to use as he or she begins or continues the
journey of life.
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Contact: Madeline PastorellaPhone: 718-630-4754
ACS Bldg. 137C, 1st Floor
Waiting FamiliesHave a Deployed Service Member?
in Waiting Families Support Group forfun, outings & support!
Brunch at Cebu Bar & BistroOctober 15, 2011
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Meet at ACS, Bldg. 137 C, 1st Floor
Please call to reserve your seat!!
Military & Family Life Consultants
To access MFLC services please call:
(718) 757-9408
Military and Family Life Consultants Help
with the Stress of Military Life
Military Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) are mentalhealth specialist who provide confidential, short-term
non-medical counseling to Military Families. MFLCs
Deployment Relocation Adjustment Reintegratio
Concerns Loss or Grief Parenting Challenges
Financial Management Relationship Issues
Workplace Stress
Through the MFLC program, Military Service Membe
and their Families have the opportunity to talk to a
professional, determine solutions to various problem
and develop an action plan to improve the situation
FAP Program Financial ReadinessSexual Assault Prevention
Please call to register
Madeline Pastorella
718-630-4754/4462
Understanding Your Credit Scor
(credit & debt management)
October 19, 2011 @ 1730-1830
Mortgage Basics with
Lending Officer
November 16, 2011 @ 1730-1830
All classes are held at the ACS
Conference Room, Building 137C
Sexual assault is a crime.
exual assault can happen to males and
females of all ages.
Sexual assault is intentional sexual
contact, characterized by the use of force,physical threat of force, or the abuse of
authority when the victim does not or
cannot consent. Rape, nonconsensual
sodomy, and indecent assault are all
forms of sexual assault.
If you are a victim of a sexual assault,
please contact the ACS assault
response coordinator.
For Confidential Reporting ofSexual Assault, please call the
USAG Victim Advocacy Hotline at347-452-4302 available 24/7
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