MC&FP FACT SHEET

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

BackgroundDomestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is observed each October to raise awareness of domestic violence and provide an opportunity to highlight the available services and resources within the Department of Defense (DoD). The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is DoD’s lead agency in addressing domestic violence in the military. Individuals and family members can look to FAP for abuse prevention programs and services, training on early identification and intervention, victim support and treatment for offenders. This year’s DVAM campaign will focus on the many FAP services that promote healthy relationships, as well as spotlight the key role of victim advocates.

Highlights• FAP offers relationship support to service members, military

spouses or partners, and military children that promotes healthy communication and effective skills needed during the different stages in individual and family relationships.

• FAP resources can help individuals develop strong relationship skills to meet the challenges and responsibilities of the sometimes complex relationships between spouses or partners, and parents and children.

• Each member of a community can help promote a safe environment that encourages healthy relationships and healthy families.

• Victim advocates play a key role in intervening and protecting victims of domestic abuse by offering critical information and referrals, safety planning, and accompaniment and support.

Reporting OptionsVictims have two reporting options:

Unrestricted: those who want to pursue an official investigation report through the service member’s command, FAP or local law enforcement

Restricted: those who do not want an official investigation but do want victim advocacy services, medical care and/or counseling should make a restricted report to a FAP victim advocate, clinician or supervisor, or a military health care provider

Additional Information• Military OneSource

www.militaryonesource.mil

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org

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from the EditorFall is in the air! Already the pumpkin lattes are in the Java Café, winter coats are in

the Marine Corps Exchange, and pumpkin ales are in The Vineyard Wine & Spirits. We invite you to come to the Henderson Hall MCX and see the fabulous selection of goods we offer, now with new lines and lower price points. In the MCX, we now carry Kut from the Kloth, NYDJ, and Nic+Zoe...trendier lines with great price points! And we have an awesome selection of The North Face, just in time for cooler weather.

This month we are recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Depart-ment of Defense takes this topic seriously, and we want to do our part. There are no good reasons for being in the dark about this serious topic and what to do if you or someone you know if a victim of domestic violence. Read the facts, know the reporting options, and be prepared to take a stand to support your colleagues, your friends, your family members, and — yes— even strangers. Find out more on our comprehensive website at www.mccsHH.com/DVAM.

We have events in October that you will want to place on your calendar. The Fall Education & Career Fair is one of the most anticipated events of the year, as we bring together employers and recruiters from higher education to meet those interested in a career move or attending school. We also have two races: the Semper Fi-ve K Fun Run supports our partners on the joint base, Navy Mutual Aid Association. The Remem-brance 5K Race is a Semper Fit event for which we invite you to send us a photo of the person in whose honor you are racing. We will place them on our Memory Banner to be displayed on race day.

Mark Your Calendar... October • Domestic Violence Awareness Month

7 Navy Mutual Aid Association Semper Fi-ve K, 6:45 AM, NMAA parking lot14 Remembrance 5K Race, 6:45 AM, Smith Gym15 Fall Education & Career Fair, 10 AM, Smith Gym

November7 H&S Battalion, HQMC, Henderson Hall Marine Corps Birthday Ball, 6 PM

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel www.mccsHH.com/BirthdayBallHH201513 Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run, 6:45 AM, Smith Gym

December5 H&S Battalion, HQMC, Henderson Hall Holiday Party, Nationals Park, time TBA

for details, please visit www.mccsHH.com

The Cpl Terry L. Smith Gymnasium has new extended weekday hours

on a trial basis.

Monday – Friday 4 AM – 10 PMSaturday – Sunday 7:30 AM – 3 PM

MC&FP FACT SHEET

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

BackgroundDomestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is observed each October to raise awareness of domestic violence and provide an opportunity to highlight the available services and resources within the Department of Defense (DoD). The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is DoD’s lead agency in addressing domestic violence in the military. Individuals and family members can look to FAP for abuse prevention programs and services, training on early identification and intervention, victim support and treatment for offenders. This year’s DVAM campaign will focus on the many FAP services that promote healthy relationships, as well as spotlight the key role of victim advocates.

Highlights• FAP offers relationship support to service members, military

spouses or partners, and military children that promotes healthy communication and effective skills needed during the different stages in individual and family relationships.

• FAP resources can help individuals develop strong relationship skills to meet the challenges and responsibilities of the sometimes complex relationships between spouses or partners, and parents and children.

• Each member of a community can help promote a safe environment that encourages healthy relationships and healthy families.

• Victim advocates play a key role in intervening and protecting victims of domestic abuse by offering critical information and referrals, safety planning, and accompaniment and support.

Reporting OptionsVictims have two reporting options:

Unrestricted: those who want to pursue an official investigation report through the service member’s command, FAP or local law enforcement

Restricted: those who do not want an official investigation but do want victim advocacy services, medical care and/or counseling should make a restricted report to a FAP victim advocate, clinician or supervisor, or a military health care provider

Additional Information• Military OneSource

www.militaryonesource.mil

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org

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Wednesday, September 30: Breaking the Silence through Art 11 AM – 1 PM JBM-HH-ACS DVAM Kick Off Event at the JBM-HH DFAC.Come out and support this event as our partners with ACS break the silence of unhealthy relationships by displaying emotional self-expression through art media.

Thursday, October 1: Kick Off Event Ribbon Hanging, Outreach Table 8 – 10 AM, MCX Lawn — Come one, come all!Meet us in front of the MCX! Marines and Civilians working together to put awareness ribbons around the base!

Friday, October 2: Good Relationships Don’t Just Happen, Healthy Relationship Fair 5 – 9 PM, Fairfax County Mosaic District Come out and look for us at our outreach table in support of this community event! We’ll be partnering with Fairfax County to help the community understand that healthy relationships don’t just happen, they take time, effort, respect and trust.

Mondays, October 5, 19, 26: Coping With Work & Family Life Stress Class1:30 – 3 PM, Please call for location (Preregistration Required) . This class helps to teach and enforce those tools needed to develop and maintain balanced, healthy relationships. To begin you will learn strategies to eliminate or modify your sources of stress. Then the fo-cus will shift to learn to deal appropriately with those stressors which cannot be eliminated or modified.

Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27: Men’s Domestic Violence Intervention Group (STOP) 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 12 Conference Room, Henderson Hall (Preregistration Required). The Men’s 26 week group is a domestic violence treatment group designed for male participants who have been mandated or Com-mand referred to attend based on family violence in the home. Group participants will learn new communication techniques, power and control dynamics, accepting responsibility for actions and minimizing blame in their intimate partner relationships.

Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, 28: Anger Management 8-Week Workshop9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 12 Conference Room, Henderson Hall. (Preregistration Suggested)Anger is a normal emotion; however many of us struggle to express our emotions in a healthy way. In this eight week class, participants will learn the eight tools to anger management. Topics include dealing with stress, empathy, learning to respond differently to situations, identifying negative self-talk, communication skills, adjusting expectations, time outs, and forgiveness. Participants must complete eight sessions if certificate of completion is needed.

Tuesday October 13: Healthy Self Equals Healthy Relationships Yoga Class Noon – 1 PM, Bldg. 12 Join us for your lunchtime workout and bring awareness to how we can stay mentally and physically strong and healthy! A good mind-body balance helps to ensure that we are not only healthy, but we are able to thrive in healthy relationships.

Tuesday, October 20: IDC, DV & Child Abuse Command Training 12:30 – 4:30 PM, Marine Barracks Washington We’ll join the officers and senior leaders of MBW to train about the IDC, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Awareness.

Thursday, October 22: Married And Loving It® 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Henderson Hall Chapel An interactive class for couples at all stages of the relationship. Whether your settling into a serious relationship, contemplating engagement, engaged, married, or looking towards re-marrying, this class will help you build and reinforce healthy relationship skills. We’ll focus on identifying your love language, communication, active lis-tening, basic financial management, and joint decision making topics.

Friday, October 23: Baby Boot Camp 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 12 Conference Room, (Preregistration Re-quested)An all day workshop on the basics of newborn care. Expectant parents will learn diapering, bathing, how to soothe a crying infant, when to call the doctor, safe sleeping practices, all about immunizations and how to enjoy becoming a parent.

Tuesday, October 29: How To Avoid Falling For A Jerk/Jerkette 5:30 – 8 PM, The Kickback (Home of the SMP in the Marine Barracks on JBM-HH)Join the SMP and Behavioral Health Programs for an interactive class on avoiding Jerks and Jerkettes in your dating life. You’ll learn what it means to make healthy choices in relationships; skills for building and maintaining relationships; what it means for love to be blind; and how to follow your heart without “losing your mind.”

24 Hour Victim Advocate HOTLINE: 703-693-6611

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Healthy relationships don’t just happen, they take time, effort, respect and trust.

Show your support for DVAM efforts by wearing purple on Thursdays in October

•Outreach & Information Tables•Sunday, October 4, 9 AM – 2 PM, 4th CEB Family Day- Outreach Table

Wednesday, October 7, 9 AM – 2 PM, PentagonWednesday, October 7, 5 – 7 PM CBIRF Family Night

Wednesday, October 14, Noon – 2 PM MCX Second FloorFriday, October 16, Noon – 2 PM Java Café

Thursday, October 29, 11 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Second Deck

Stop by and see us at any of the locations. We’ll have information and resources available to help you understand how your core values influence your relationships, just as they influence your everyday military practice. Free giveaways!

For more information or to register for any of these events please call 703-614-7204/7205 or 703-693-9146

Available at the Henderson Hall MCX

703-979-8420www.mccsHH.com

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Wednesday, October 7 • 6:45 AM

Register online through October 4

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Check-in and late registration on site starting at 5:45 AM. First 100 registered participants receive a t-shirt.

Medals for the top three male and female finishers. Healthy breakfast items will be served at the finish line.

Make it fun — come in costume! Prizes for the best costume in each category: creativity, originality, and patriotism.

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Marine & Family ProgramsOctober 2015

Education and Career Services 703-614-9104www.mccsHH.com/Education.html

7 & 21: Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) 8:30 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

14 & 15: OFFICE CLOSED Due to the Education & Career Fair, October 15, 10 AM – 1 PM in the Cpl Terry L. Smith Gym

Mondays (except October 12): Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) 8:30 – 10:30 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

Tuesdays: Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

Wednesdays: DSST and CLEP 9 – 11 AM & 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204 Prospective test takers must register in advance by calling 703-525-7275.

Wednesdays (except October 14): College 101/Tuition Assistance Brief 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

Thursdays (except October 15): Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) 8:30 – 11:30 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 204

Career Resource Management Center 703-614-6828www.mccsHH.com/CRMC.html

1, 8, 15, 22, & 29: VA Claims Assistance 7:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103 Appointments only; please call 703-614-6828 to schedule.

1, 8, 15, 22, & 29: Capstone Screening 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 201 Appointments only; please call 703-614-6828 to schedule.

1: Generating Leads & Creating Your Job Search Plan 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104

5 – 9: Transition Readiness Seminar (Separation) 7:45 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 21

7: Career Fair Strategies 9:30 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103

8: Résumé Writing 101: Private Sector Résumé Tips & Marketable Formats 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 105

13: Accessing Higher Education Track (Supplement for TRS for Separatees) 8 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104

19 – 23: Transition Readiness Seminar (Retirement) 7:45 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 21

21: Marketing Your Volunteer Experience 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103

22: Cracking the Code to the Federal Hiring Process 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 105

26 – 30: Senior Leadership Transition Readiness Seminar 7:45 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 21

Classes held 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204 unless otherwise noted

Call to coordinate an individual class tailored to your questions on any subject at any time to fit your schedule.

1: Personal Financial Management & Planning 7: Personal Credit: Credit Worthiness, Reports, Scores, and Management

8: Consumer Awareness: Best Personal Practices vs. Frauds, Scams, and Unwise Purchases 13: Strategies for Car Buying 14: Home Buying & Mortgages 15: Investing: Basics of Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, TSP & Compound Interest 21: Investing: Focus on Mutual Funds 22: Planning for Retirement From Active Duty — Then For Good

Call by 4:30 PM the day before each class is scheduled to register.

Personal Financial Management Program 703-614-6950www.mccsHH.com/Finance.html

26: Marines Mentoring Millennials 11:40 AM – 1:05 PM, Barcroft Elementary School Volunteers are needed provide mentorship to 4th & 5th grade students. Transportation is provided; bus departs at 11:40 AM near the pull-up bars at Cpl Terry L. Smith Gym. Call 703-693-8098 to register by October 25. The School Liaison is available to provide information and resources for K-12 school aged children.

School Liaison 703-693-8098www.mccsHH.com/SL.html

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Thursday, October 15 10 AM – 1 PM

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Marine & Family ProgramsOctober 2015

15: Special Education Overview 11 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room. Register by October 14.

22: Respite Care Noon – 1 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room. Register by October 21.

27: Meet & Greet 11 AM – 1 PM, Indian Head USO Center. Register by October 26.

29: EFMP Couples Support Group 6 – 8 PM, Bldg. 21. Register by October 28.

Exceptional Family Member Program 703-693-5353www.mccsHH.com/EFMP.html

5, 19, 26: Coping with Work & Family Life Stress 1:30 – 3 PM, Call for locations.

13: Healthy Self Equals Healthy Relationships Yoga Class Noon – 1 PM, Bldg. 12.

26: Married & Loving It® 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29 Chapel.

Tuesdays: Men’s Domestic Violence Intervention Group 9 – 11 AM, 26 week program. Bldg. 12, Conference Room

Wednesdays: Anger Management 9 – 11 AM, 8-week session. Bldg. 12, Conference Room.

Wednesdays: After Hours Community Counseling 4:30 – 7 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room. CCP provides counseling services for active-duty and retired service members and their families. We offer individual, couple, family, child, and group counseling services. By appointment only.

Registration is required for all classes/workshops. 24 Hour Victim Advocate HOTLINE: 703-693-6611

To schedule appointments with the Military Family Life Counselors call 571-581-8016 or 703-414-9885.

Behavioral Health Programs 703-614-7204www.mccsHH.com/BehavioralHealth.html

Family Advocacy Program/Victim Services 703-614-7204www.mccsHH.com/FAP.html

8: Real Colors® 1 – 4 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room. Register by October 5: 703-693-8906.

14: Passport to Volunteering 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 12, Rm. 135. Volunteers receive the tools and and learn the skills necessary to ensure their volunteer experience is positive and rewarding. Register by October 12. 703-693-1253.

14: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® Overview 1 – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Register by October 12: 703-693-8906.

15: L.I.N.K.S. for Marines 2 – 4 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Register by October 12: 703-693-1457.

20: Interpersonal Communication 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 12 Conference Room Register by October 16. 703-693-8906.

21: L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses 9 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Register by October 16: 703-693-1457.

23: Prevention Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) 9 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Chapel. Register by October 20: 703-693-8906.

Marine Corps Family Team Building 703-693-4840

www.mccsHH.com/MCFTB.html

23: Baby Boot Camp 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Baby Boot Camp free lunch is sponsored by

26: 1-2-3 Magic™ 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room

Mondays: Stroller Walking Group 9 – 10 AM, Long Bridge Park, Arlington, VA

Wednesdays: Lil’ Patriots Play Group 10 – 11 AM, Indian Head USO Center.

Thursdays: Outdoor Play Morning 10 – 11:30 AM, Virginia Highlands Park

New Parent Support Program 703-614-7204www.mccsHH.com/NPSP.html

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We invite you to wear purple on Thursdays to help raise awareness. See more at www.mccsHH.com/DVAM

13: Welcome Aboard Orientation 8 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 105

29: PSC Class 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 12 Conference Room

Information & Referral Program 703-693-5197

www.mccsHH.com/Information.html

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WELCOME ABOARDJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

Orientation

Family Members Welcome

Lunch follows the presentationsFree DC tour at noon

Civilian attire recommendedMandatory attendance

for O-3 & below

Call 703-693-5197or 703-614-7272

Lending LockerSample items:Futons DishesPots and Pans MicrowaveCar Seats Irons & BoardsAlarm Clocks Coffee MakersToasters Vacuum Cleaners

Tuesday, October 13, 8 – 10:30 AM Bldg. 29, Rm. 105

Henderson Hall

24 hours a day • 365 days a year

Victim Advocacy

HOTLINE703-693-6611

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All trips, unless otherwise stated, leave from The Kickback, Bldg. 416. Trips must be paid for at the time of registration. Register for events with the SMP Coordinator in person or by email to johnsonm2@usmc-mccs.org.

October

Oktoberfest • Ft. Belvoir October 3 • Depart at 1700 • FREE • Register by October 2 Celebrate traditional German food, beverages, music and dancing at Ft. Belvoir’s 20th annual Oktoberfest!

SMP Monthly Meeting • The KickbackOctober 6 • 1500 – 1600 Any Single Marine may attend and provide the council with recreation ideas or voice any quality of life issues that need to be addressed.

Halloween Haunt • Kings DominionOctober 10 • Depart at 1500 • $40 • Register by October 7 Experience all the frights and thrills at Halloween Haunt! Trip fee includes transportation and admis-sion to park and all rides and attractions.

Weekend Getaway • Ft. Story, VirginiaOctober 16 – 18 • Depart at 1200 • $70 • Register by October 9 Escape to weekend away by the sea! Trip fee includes transportation, cabin lodging and five meals at the cabin. Meals during transportation are not provided.

Monday Night Football • Bldg. 21October 19 • 2000 • FREE • With USO Metro It’s not football season without Monday Night Football! Come watch the game New York Giants take on the Philadelphia Eagles with SMP and USO Metro.

How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk/Jerkette Class • The KickbackOctober 29 • 1800 – 2000 • Register by October 16Pick up a few tips and techniques for tackling the tricky world of dating.

Halloween Party • The KickbackOctober 30 • 1800 Pumpkin carving, Costume contest, caramel apples & more! Celebrate Halloween with SMP!

VOLUNTEER! Grate Patrol hosted by SMP Please inquire about this month’s Grate Patrol date. Volunteer your time to help feed the homeless around DC.

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Meet with local, national, and international educators and

employers looking to connect with you at this military friendly fair.

703-614-6828 www.mccsHH.com/FECF2015

Prepare for the Fair!Career Fair Strategies Workshop

Wednesday, October 7 • 9:30 – 11 AM See website for details www.mccsHH.com/CRMC.html

Career experts on-site will provide FREE

résumé review!

Fall 2015

EDUCATION & CAREER FAIR

Thursday, October 15 10 AM – 1 PM

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Remembrance 5K Race

Cpl Terry L. Smith Gymnasium Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 6:45 AM

REGISTER ONLINE THROUGH OCTOBER 11www.mccsHH.com /OohRahRunSeries

Running in remembrance of someone? Send a photo to ombmarketingHH@usmc-mccs.org and we’ll print it out for

our Remembrance Race Memory Banner on race day.

Check-in and late registration on site starting at 5:45 AM First 100 registered participants receive a t-shirt.

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