BAUMHOLDER, Germany - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and members of U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder's Family Advocacy Program have planned several activities to raise awareness.
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"Purple Hands and Words" is an initiative aimed at educating community members about the right to live a violence-free life and to remind everyone that hands and words are not meant for hurting. Members of the community are asked to make the pledge "I will not use my hands or my words for hurting myself or others."
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Join the Family Advocacy Program staff at the PX Oct. 18 from 1-4 p.m. and at the Community Mail Room Oct. 22 from 1-4 p.m. to make a pledge. Children get to trace their hands on purple paper and will be encouraged to take the pledge home and look at it every day. Parents, Soldiers and community members can put their handprints on a poster board that will be displayed throughout the community. Awareness information, Army Community Service calendars, a jelly bean contest and treats will be provided.
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Domestic violence is a crime. When you are aware of a crime and you choose to do nothing, you are making the conscious choice not to act. Help support this year's theme of "Prepare, Prevent, Protect" by taking action.
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This is especially significant as the community prepares for deployment and family separation. People can help prevent domestic abuse and develop skills by using garrison resources which include Army Community Service, Military Family Life Consultants, Chaplains and the Family Advocacy Program.
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Don't know what to do' Let members of the Family Advocacy Program provide you with information and resources.
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The Victim Advocacy Program offers safety planning, access to services and information on a confidential basis. Several workshops will be available during the month of October.
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Family Advocacy offers a class titled "Enough - Abuse is not a family value." This class will focus on what individuals can do when they find themselves witnessing or having knowledge of abuse. The class will be held at ACS Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to noon. An aikido instructor will provide a free demonstration at the Mountaineer Gym on Oct. 19 from 6:15-7:15 p.m. in an effort to empower and inspire confidence through self-defense techniques.
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To enhance marital communication, "Say it Right" is a couples communication class with a focus on ways to speak to one another, listening and conflict resolution. This will be held at ACS Oct.14 from 5:15-6:15 p.m.
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Everyone is encouraged to come out and see what services are available during October. Help raise awareness and prevent domestic violence.
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For more information stop by ACS in the Health Center Complex, Building 8746, or call mil 485-8188, civ (06783) 6-8188.
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