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A question that looms in some peoples mind is, “Will bringing large numbers of troops home in a short period increase the incidents of domestic violence here at home? Duuuh!
If one in four couples experience domestic violence, then 143,000 troops coming home will put 143,000 couples back together, so the incidents from that will result in 35,000 domestic violence incidents. That is only if the ratio of 1 in 4, have domestic violence issues. I submit the ratio will be considerably higher as a result of stress, marital infidelity, attempting to readjust to a forgotten life style and a myriad of other issues. If it is 1 in 3, the number goes to 47,000 incidents. Spread evenly over 50 states that would be about 940 incidents per state from deployment home alone. It would seem we should be planning for the return of our troops and to be able to give them all of the support we can.
What would be wrong with trying to prepare those family members here, now to handle the return by knowing how to help avoid abuse and what to do in the event of an abusive situation, before they have to face it? Hmmmmm Not a bad Idea! Fix the Hurt will get on that, and see what the current program is through the family advocacy centers in the military. The District Attorney of Alamogordo and the Commander at Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, NM, have worked diligently to prepare soldiers and families for their reunions. This was obvious to us as we brought Domestic Violence The Musical ? to their town and their base just two months ago. Other military bases/posts may already have training programs in place, but we suspect the training is for the partner in the military. We will let you know next week, if we can find out.
On another note, let us all be aware of the historical increase in violence during this season. It is a sad truth that a great Christmas present to many is to not get a beating. Let us ever be alert and do all we can for any victim that is in an abusive relationship. What better gift could we give at this Joyous time of the year
If one in four couples experience domestic violence, then 143,000 troops coming home will put 143,000 couples back together, so the incidents from that will result in 35,000 domestic violence incidents. That is only if the ratio of 1 in 4, have domestic violence issues. I submit the ratio will be considerably higher as a result of stress, marital infidelity, attempting to readjust to a forgotten life style and a myriad of other issues. If it is 1 in 3, the number goes to 47,000 incidents. Spread evenly over 50 states that would be about 940 incidents per state from deployment home alone. It would seem we should be planning for the return of our troops and to be able to give them all of the support we can.
What would be wrong with trying to prepare those family members here, now to handle the return by knowing how to help avoid abuse and what to do in the event of an abusive situation, before they have to face it? Hmmmmm Not a bad Idea! Fix the Hurt will get on that, and see what the current program is through the family advocacy centers in the military. The District Attorney of Alamogordo and the Commander at Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, NM, have worked diligently to prepare soldiers and families for their reunions. This was obvious to us as we brought Domestic Violence The Musical ? to their town and their base just two months ago. Other military bases/posts may already have training programs in place, but we suspect the training is for the partner in the military. We will let you know next week, if we can find out.
On another note, let us all be aware of the historical increase in violence during this season. It is a sad truth that a great Christmas present to many is to not get a beating. Let us ever be alert and do all we can for any victim that is in an abusive relationship. What better gift could we give at this Joyous time of the year
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