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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:

[email protected]

ext class held on October 20, 2011, 1100-1200 at

rmy Community Service, Building 137C, 1st Floor


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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

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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

[email protected]

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
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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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
http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pub/ipv_sv_guide.htmlhttp://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pub/ipv_sv_guide.html


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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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