APRIL 2014

It Only Takes A Minute

Meeting your needs At home...and At sea

In 1983 April was proclaimed as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. National Child Abuse Prevention Month is observed annually through child abuse and neglect awareness activities throughout the month of April. The Childrens Bureau (Department of Health and Human Services) Office on Child Abuse and Neglect coordinates Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM) activities. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child. It is the optimal time to reflect on our commitment to support and strengthen military families while focusing on the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment for children. This year's campaign theme is "It Only Takes a Minute". This theme reflects attention to the growing number of children who are neglected and/or abused as a result of technology abuse by their caregivers. The advent and rapid expansion of technology is forcing us to look more seriously at the use of video gaming, the internet, text-messaging and other developing media platforms that impact a parents ability to adequately care for their children. All members of the Navy Team, military and civilian are encouraged to participate in Child Abuse Prevention Month awareness programs and planned activities. Fleet and Family Support Centers Navy-wide will offer workshops and seminars designed to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect.

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In This Issue:

Child Abuse Prevention Month

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Month of the Military Child

The FFSC has a virtual Job Board where jobs are listed daily. You can visit our board online at: http://tinyurl.com/73Yv5p4

Hours of Operation M-Thu 0730-1630 Fri 0730-1600 Sat 0700-1630 Centralized Scheduling To make an appointment for Clinical, Marriage, or Family Counseling. Please call

The Department of Defense is committed to eliminating sexual assault and establishing an environment of dignity and respect for every Service member. DoDs sexual assault prevention objective is to deliver consistent and effective prevention methods and programs. The targeted end state will institutionalize cultural imperatives of mutual respect and trust, professional values, and team commitment to create an environment where sexual assault is not tolerated, condoned or ignored. Training core competencies and learning objectives were developed by the DoD SAPR Office and the Services to assure consistency and effectiveness in training at all Command levels. The implementation effort during Fiscal Year 2014 is a coordinated effort among the Services, the National Guard Bureau, and the entire DoD community and will underscore the continued resolve of the Department to prevent sexual assault We all have a role in preventing sexual assault and localizing SAAM activities is a great way to extend this message

Local SAPR VA 817-204-3081 Local SARC VA 817-825-6347 SARC Corpus Christi Safe Help 24/7 Sexual Assault Support Click here for more information or Call 877-995-5247 361-523-3580

April Activities
3rd : Community Resource Fair @ FFSC 1100-1400 4th: Wear Blue Day! 7th: Shaken Baby Pledge Day 9th: Crime Victims Candlelight Vigil 1000 @ Chapel/Effects of DV 0900 @ FFSC 11th: Child Development Class 1100 @ FFSC 15th: Fingerprint Kits @ CDC Open House 1730 16th: Purple Crying Presentation 1100 @ CDC 18th: Blue Balloon Release 0900 @ CDC 22nd: Fingerprint Kits @ CDC 0700-0800/In Her Shoes 0900 FFSC 24th: Breaking the Cycle of Abuse 0900 @ FFSC 25th: Preventing Child Abuse 0900 @ FFSC 28th New Parent Support SIDS/Shaken Baby 1100 @ FFSC 30th: Prevent Child Abuse Quiz & Race @

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FAP Reporting 10 steps to a federal job Protective Orders Community Resource Fair Preventing Spouse & IPV Stalking Communication Skills

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Effects of Domestic Violence 0900-1100 In her shoes Tarrant County Vet Rep Ombudsman Assembly Victim Advocate Training Crime Victims Comp Anger Management Preventing Child Abuse Conflict Resolution Skills Tarrant County Vet Rep Stress Management Easter Sunday TAP/GPS Training In Her Shoes Breaking Cycle of Abuse Monthly VA Training 0900-1100 1000-1500 1000-1100 0800-1600 0900-1100 0900-1100 0900-1100 0900-1100 1000-1500 0900-1500 0800-1600 0900-1100 0900-1100 1000-1100

Purple Up for the Military Child Wear Purple this day!!