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Presented by:

Mr. Edward Crenshaw CEO, Veteran, Author, Speaker and Disability/Diversity SME

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Presented to:

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DESTIN Enterprises, LLC

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About DESTIN Enterprises, LLC

Management Support Technology Inc. (MSTI) • Certified MBE/SDVOSB √ • 20 Years of experience • RMOA founding member/ISO 9001 Certified

DESTIN Enterprises, LLC (DESTIN) • Pioneered diversity programs towards employers of veterans • Columbia, MD based business • CEO Ed Crenshaw, US Navy veteran and diversity practitioner • Recognized speaker and diversity thought leader • Author “The P.E.R.C.E.V.D. Principles” • P.E.R.C.E.V.D. used by the US Navy and other organizations • Cynthia Washington, M.D. OIF Army veteran and board certified psychiatrist Our Mission: “To help create sensitive, fair, flexible and conducive workplace and social environments where transitioning veterans and people with disabilities may thrive.”

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Understanding the Challenges

Facing Veterans and PWD

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Unprecedented Circumstances

Longest Wars in US History

Medical Advances

Revolutionary Changes for

Women

Social Conditions

Health Conditions and Prescription

Medications

Asymmetrical Warfare

Economy and VA Backlogs

Trust

Transition

Performance

Productivity

Retention



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Conditions At A Glance

US Military

- 85,000 Treated for sexual assault related challenges

- 1 in 5 diagnosed with PTSD and TBI

- Unprecedented suicide rates among veterans

- Unprecedented cases of homelessness and substance abuse among veterans

- Unemployment of veterans higher than the national average



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Prudential Company Veterans Employment Challenges Report : (www.prudential.com/documents/public/VeteransEmploymentChallenges.pdf) “Two-thirds of veterans experienced a difficult transition from military to civilian life.” “Most feel their military service is respected by employers, but three in five veterans express concerns about cultural barriers.” “Two-thirds say they are facing a health challenge as a result of their military service.” “Not all veterans received support or training for transitioning to the civilian workforce.”

http://www.prudential.com/documents/public/VeteransEmploymentChallenges.pdf

Best Practice Methodologies

for Eliminating Stigma

towards Veterans and PWD



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Understanding Disabilities

Level of Comfort?



Hidden Disabilities

Epilepsy, HIV-AIDS, Crohn’s disease, multiple-sclerosis, sickle cell, Alzheimer’s

disease, dementia, diabetes, asthma, substance abuse, heart disease, liver,

neurological and renal disorders, arthritis, cancer, depression, military sexual assault,

fibromyalgia, TBI, PTSD, pathological issues and other conditions

Combat-Related Conditions TBI, PTSD, gun-shot wounds,

burns, blast and shrapnel wounds, military sexual assault, amputations, burns, paralysis, post-concussional disorder, sight, hearing and speech impairments, spinal-cord injuries

and other conditions

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Attitudinal Barriers



Fear of the unknown can produce…

Discrimination

Unfavorable treatment or consideration towards a

person, group or class

Is Illegal

Stereotypes

Standardized conceptions

Held in common of a group

Fact?

Myths

Legend or belief

Fact?

Erroneous conceptions

Lacking fact/ Misinformation

Prejudice

Unfavorable opinions Without cause, reason or known

fact

Harmful stain or label towards a group or persons’

reputation

Mistrust Slander

Poor service Poor productivity Poor recruitment

Bad PR Tension

High attrition

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IED’s, Mortars, Ambushes

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Sights

Sounds

Smells

People

Places

Things



PTSD Social Environmental Triggers

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Environmental issues

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Sights

Sounds

Smells

People

Places

Things



PTSD Social Environmental Triggers

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Sexual Harassment Prevention

Sexual Harassment • What is the definition of sexual harassment? • Will NOT be tolerated • Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect • Applies to all men, women and the GLBT community • Physical and verbal forms • NO means “NO!” • Respect a person’s “PERSONAL” space • Intolerance of inappropriate behavior/suggestions • Applies to on and off-site endeavors • No intimidation factors or “Boys Club” mentality

Addressing Sexual Harassment • “Zero tolerance” mandate • Policy violation • Reporting procedures - EEO • Victims deserve respect and should not be marginalized • Do not blame the victim • Treatment is available



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Intolerance of inappropriate social behavior/suggestions

P.E.R.C.E.V.D. Assessments

Cultural Competency Benchmarking

Diversity Practices Compliance

Workplace Employee Engagement

Accommodations Satisfaction Ratios

Disclosure Support

Focus Groups Recruiting/Retention

Organization Workplace Employee

Diversity Assessment

Customized Training Solution

Greater Awareness/ Recruitment

Disclosure/ Employee Engagement

Greater Productivity/ Customer Satisfaction

Enhanced Loyalty/ Competitive Advantage

Reduced Absenteeism/ Decreased Attrition

Positive Public Relations/ Best Place to Work

Veteran and Disability Friendly

Compliance/ Reduced Litigation



Win-Win

125 Diversity Metrics

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Optimizing Your Efforts

Measure Your Progress… Mentor Programs • Strategic matching • How often? • Developing trust

Proactive Intervention Programs • Nutrition, exercise and rest • Flexibility towards productivity • Suicide prevention

Support Programs • EAP programs • Careerpathing • Retention programs • Focus groups • Support veteran’s organizations

Workplace Accommodations/Flexibility • Impact on performance



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A Wide Range of Perspectives



“The P.E.R.C.E.V.D. Principles” Book

P.E.R.C.E.V.D.

Diversity

Training

Human Resources

Medical

Military Culture

Support/

Intervention

Disability/

Diversity

EEO Compliance/

Legal

“The Employers Guide to Understanding Hidden

Conditions Related to Suicide”

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“The P.E.R.C.E.V.D. Principles” Available for $19.95: • Amazon • Bookstores • Kindle • www.thepercevdprinciples.com

“A carefully researched and well-written book, ‘The P.E.R.C.E.V.D.

Principles’ provides practical steps and expert guidance on how to hire,

develop, retain and build an inclusive and disability-friendly work

environment. Mr. Crenshaw offers a compelling

business case along with powerful stories that illuminate our

understanding of one of the most untapped, underutilized, and most underappreciated segments of our

population---our military and people with disabilities. It is both cutting

edge and timely and a must read for every organization, every institution

and every American.”

Shirley A Davis, PhD., Chief Global Diversity & Inclusion Officer Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

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Thank you!

Questions?

Please contact us:

DESTIN Enterprises, LLC MSTI www.destinenterprises.com www.msti-net.com Edward Crenshaw Norris Middleton [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 443-538-1351 Phone: 703-385-5841

We look forward to the opportunity of working with you!!!



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