04/29/2023
The Army Substance Abuse Program hosted several service trips throughout April to highlight healthy habits during Alcohol Awareness Month.
04/26/2023
Staff Sgt. Vontrella Jeffries earned recognition in January as a monthly UPL award-winner for the Fort Detrick and Forest Glen Annex installations. The awards program is designed to show appreciation and to reward UPLs who excel in performing their duties.
04/26/2023
Maj. Caleb Manning, sexual assault response coordinator at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, spoke about compassion and leadership.
04/26/2023
Recently, the Behavioral Health (BH) Pulse was nominated for and awarded the 2023 FedHealth Information Technology Disruptive Tech Program and Change Agent Award.
04/26/2023
The Army has developed and updated a suicide-prevention training course that encourages service members to engage with peers who are dealing with challenges.
04/26/2023
Col. Robert L. Kellam, commander of the 598th Transportation Brigade, in Sembach, Germany, hosted a preholiday brigade readiness day for Soldiers, Department of the Army Civilians and host-nation local nationals.
04/26/2023
In the Army, showing resilience and moving forward no matter what the situation are gold standards of behavior. But for a service member who is sexually assaulted, as happens to thousands each year, those standards may no longer be achievable. After suffering one of the most anguishing bodily violations, some victims slide into crippling depression and thoughts of suicide. That’s why the Suicide Prevention Program (SP2) is a vitally important resource.
04/26/2023
“Little things that we don’t realize can erode trust. Something as small as failure to follow through on what you say you’re going to do erodes trust,” says Casey Olson, chief of training at the Army Resilience Directorate. Olson has extensive knowledge of the Army’s culture of trust and the ways that the service is trying to improve that culture every single day to create unit effectiveness and safer environments.
04/26/2023
Bystander intervention is just one way the Army is working to create a culture of respect and responsibility that will protect our service members now and in the future.
04/26/2023
The Army will soon implement Phase II of the Integrated Prevention Advisory Group, or I-PAG, the Army’s prevention workforce. The I-PAG will assist commanders in identifying evidence-based policies, programs and practices that will increase protective factors, build positive peer environments and prevent harmful behaviors across the Army.
04/26/2023
The Mission Support Battalion (MSB) helps other units meet their mission demands. Each day is different, which can lead to stress and reduced energy. The MSB rarely interacts as an entire team, so the unit leader wanted to bring team members together to build rapport and establish a unified identity.
04/26/2023
During a conversation, when you get a wink or a pat on the arm or are called “sweetie,” how do you interpret those gestures? Some may find them friendly and endearing. Others, however, may find them uncomfortable and even offensive. People communicate differently, and it’s important to properly interpret these mixed signals.
04/26/2023
The Army is making strides in improving Soldiers’ trust in the SHARP program and their communities, such as through the SHARP program restructure. The goal of this reform is to better support survivors and hold perpetrators accountable. Even with this policy and other program changes, there is still a long way to go before we can eradicate sexual violence in the ranks. One of the ways we can forge ahead is by addressing and preventing drug-facilitated sexual assaults.
04/25/2023
Alcohol is commonly linked to sexual violence (SV); while alcohol does not cause SV, alcohol can be a contributing factor to loss of inhibition, impaired judgment and an inability to perceive risky situations. The use of alcohol and other sedatives that impair physical and mental abilities can make it easier for offenders to commit crimes and make it more difficult for victims to protect themselves or recall an assault.
04/24/2023
Soldiers and Civilians at Fort Eustis celebrated Resilience Day by promoting resources on the installation designed to improve Soldiers’ quality of life.
04/24/2023
The Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) office hosted SHARP training for Soldiers and DOD Civilians at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Participants learned how to achieve a positive organizational climate and a culture of dignity and respect.
04/21/2023
Col. Dan Mitchell, U.S. Army Garrison Rock Island Arsenal commander, asked attendees at RIA’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program event whether they were going to protect the Total Army Family. He said it’s up to all Family members to help end sexual violence in our communities.
04/21/2023
The Fort Sill Army Substance Abuse Program will continue hosting events and training to help Soldiers, Family and friends be aware of their alcohol consumption limits.
04/21/2023
The Watertown Urban Mission and Fort Drum Army Substance Abuse Program staff members are bringing a STOP DWI victim impact panel to the local military community as part of Alcohol Awareness Month.
04/19/2023
Staff Sergeant Dianna Pham, chemical specialist and victim advocate assigned to the 23rd Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive Support Battalion, uses her wisdom to counsel service members on the difference between an EO complaint, sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape.
04/19/2023
Seileen Mullen, principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for Health Affairs, addresses sexual assault in the military for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
04/18/2023
Because of Lt. Col. Bret Gilmore’s drinking, he lost his Family, his home and nearly his job. But it took a near-death experience for him to quit drinking and regain his life.
04/18/2023
While making the community aware of National Alcohol Awareness Month, I am not intending to provide answers to alcohol-related issues or deter its use. My intent is to start a culture shift by generating conversations on how to drink responsibly, how to socialize without the use of alcohol and how to make low-risk decisions.
04/17/2023
The Sports Bar at the Camp Zama Community Club (CZCC) debuted five “mocktails” during a social, adding to its menu a variety of nonalcoholic alternatives for patrons. The Army Substance Abuse Program collaborated with CZCC staff to introduce the drinks as a way to promote Alcohol Awareness Month, in April.
04/17/2023
Col. James Jones, director of the Medical Capability Development Integration Directorate and Sgt. Maj. Stephen Robbins, Medical Capability Development Integration Directorate, sergeant major, signed a proclamation to show solidarity and commitment to eliminating sexual assault in the military.
04/15/2023
U.S. Army Garrison Japan leaders signed joint proclamations during a ceremony emphasizing the unit’s support for Alcohol Awareness Month and Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month.
04/14/2023
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. This year's theme is Intervene. We Are a Team: There Is US in TrUSt. Can They Trust in You? TRADOC focuses on this theme and sponsors events that highlight the importance of intervention and trust among service members. TRADOC began its SAAPM observance with a special training event hosted by Dr. Diandra Poe, a motivational speaker, trainer and sexual assault survivor.
04/12/2023
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Child, Youth and School Services, held a comprehensive training day for all CYS personnel at the Landstuhl Youth Center. A major component was resiliency training, which was provided by James Honeycutt, a prevention coordinator with the Employee Assistance Program. “My mission,” Honeycutt explained, “was to conduct a resiliency day for the CYS staff that focused on building mutually supportive relationships, detecting signs of burnout, encouraging help-seeking, fostering supportive team communication and strengthening a sense of team identity.”
04/11/2023
The Home of Army Aviation became Fort Novosel during a redesignation ceremony at the post’s Veterans Park. The post formerly known as Fort Rucker is now named in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael J. Novosel Sr., a veteran of three wars, a Medal of Honor recipient, an Army Aviation legend, a treasured citizen of the Wiregrass and an incredible man, according to Maj. Gen. Michael C. McCurry, Fort Novosel and U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence commanding general, who hosted the ceremony.
04/11/2023
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM), and Defense Department installations are reinforcing year-round efforts to create safer communities that are free from harassment and sexual violence. Representatives from the Fort Drum garrison pledged their commitment toward that vision with the SAAPM proclamation signing during a town hall meeting.
04/11/2023
On April 26, U.S. Army Human Resources Command will host its annual motorcycle ride to raise awareness of sexual harassment and sexual assault.
04/10/2023
Army leaders are encouraging members of the Fort Knox, Kentucky, community to don their dungarees and join them in recognizing Denim Day, April 26, as part of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
04/10/2023
The United States Army Garrison Fort Hamilton marked the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month with a cake-cutting and proclamation signing at the Fort Hamilton Community Center.
04/07/2023
The Defense Contract Management Agency’s CARES Council was established in 2021 to address destructive behaviors in the workforce, including sexual assault, which not only destroys lives but also weakens the country’s national defense capabilities.
04/05/2023
Tenant commanders of the U.S Army Garrison Fort George G. Meade community attended the Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month proclamation signing at Smallwood Hall on the installation.
04/05/2023
David Woods Bartley spoke to several groups at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Bartley, who suffered childhood sexual trauma, mental health issues and attempted suicide, is now committed to talking about these issues and connecting with others to dispel hopelessness.
04/03/2023
The military community comes together for a single purpose, so when one community member experiences sexual harassment or sexual assault, it can lower the morale and cohesion of the entire community, making it harder to fulfill its mission.
04/03/2023
Over 30 leaders gathered for the Military Intelligence Readiness Command’s senior leader forum. This three-day event was an opportunity for leaders to discuss operations, training and solutions to challenges; observe training resources and enablers; and highlight examples of trainings that enable units to build combat power. The MIRC headquarters staff had leaders meet one-on-one about topics such as equal opportunity, suicide prevention and inspector general procedures.
