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The
Prevention & Intervention Program offers individual, family &
marital counseling. The Family Advocacy Program, which falls
under the Prevention & Intervention program, offers assistance
to families experiencing domestic violence. The classes &
programs listed below are offered through the Personal
Services Department at no cost to service members & their
families. Programs & classes are offered on both voluntary &
mandatory basis.
Please call 466-3264 for further information or to register
for classes. |
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Prevention
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• Marine New
Parent Support Program (NPSP)- Voluntary program designed to
provide supportive services to military families who are
expecting or who have at least one child age 6 & under.
A unique aspect of the program is in-home visits where staff
members meet one-on-one with clients in the home & help with
individual circumstances & needs. The program is staffed by
nurses & social workers. Call 466-3651 for assistance &
information. |
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Individual/Marital/Family Counseling - Licensed clinical
social workers provide counseling services FREE of charge. |
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Anger Management
- Meets 8 weeks for one & a half hours per week. The focus
of the program is to identify skills used to control anger
utilizing a variety of techniques. |
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• Sexual Assault
Awareness - This class examines some of the common myths
surrounding sexual assault. Provides in depth information on
statistics, the role of alcohol, & assault situations that
occur in the military. Issues surrounding consent are
explored. In addition, safety tips to prevent sexual assault
for both males & females are provided. |
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• Child Abuse
- This class provides the Marine Corps definitions of child
abuse & neglect. Information on discipline & on policies
specific to Cherry Point is provided. Examples of
inappropriate discipline are given. Identification & reporting
of abuse is explained. Resources for further information &
assistance are provided. |
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• Spouse Abuse
- This class examines physical, emotional, sexual, & verbal
abuse in relationships. Power & control in relationships is
discussed. Indicators of abusive relationships are presented.
Resources for further information & assistance are provided. |
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• Stress
Management - This class examines the causes & impact of
stress. Emphasis is placed on the serious health problems that
come with chronic stress. The class provides specific examples
of how to manage stress in a healthier manner, & to eliminate
negative coping techniques. |
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• Marine & Family
Services Programs & Resources - This short class describes
in details the many programs & services available through the
M&FS programs, such as family counseling, financial
counseling, & relocation assistance. |
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Intervention
Programs: |
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• Men's Early
Intervention Program (MEIP) - An 8 week program for men
who have been violent, but the severity of the violent
behavior was low level & the pattern of abuse is short term.
The program focuses on alternative ways to resolve conflicts
without using violence & looking at alternatives to violent
behavior. |
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• Domestic
Violence Men's Program (DVMP) - A 16-week program provided
in two phases. Participants are perpetrators of some
form of spousal abuse. The goal is to
eliminate violent behavior by confronting the belief system
and actions of the individual and to teach them nonviolent
ways to express anger. After successful completion of
Phase I requirements, which takes a minimum of four weeks,
participants are moved into Phase II. Failure to
complete Phase I results in termination from the program and a
treatment failure. Based on recommendation from the FAP staff, some
participants may be required to repeat Phase I
before transitioning to Phase II. Participants
may be terminated at any time throughout either
Phase due to failure to participate,
disruptive/belligerent behavior, or for unexcused
absences. |
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• Women's
Awareness Group (WAG) - An 8 week or 16 week program for
women who have been violent towards their husbands. The group
focuses on making choices that are nonviolent, & managing
anger. |
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• Improving
Self-Awareness Group (ISA) - A weekly support group for
those survivors experiencing domestic abuse within their relationship. The
abuse may be physical, mental, or emotional. The agenda covers
the topics of self-esteem, stress, anger management,
children's issues, battering, etc., as well as assertiveness
training. Meeting location & information shared by
participants is confidential. |
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• Adults Molested
as Children (AMAC) - A peer support group for adults
molested as children. For both men & women. |
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• Child Witness
of Domestic Violence - A peer support group for children
that have witnessed domestic violence. Goals are to "break the
secret" of abuse in children's families, learning to protect
oneself, having positive experiences & strengthening
self-esteem. |
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• Effects of
Domestic Violence - This seminar examines the long &
short-term effects of domestic violence on children. |
