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Changing face of teen dating violence

Courtesy of 86th Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy Program

Teens today often establish personal relationships and face-to-face interactions online and through social media. As technology has evolved, so have the ways we must address teen dating violence. “Digital abuse,” or dating harassment through technology, is a red flag many parents should be aware of when talking to their teens […]

February 9, 2017 ×

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Participants of the “7 Habits of Successful Families” class discuss family habits Jan. 25 on Ramstein. The 86th Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy Program hosted the class to help military service members better develop and understand the values, views and habits of themselves and their families.

Family Advocacy steers families to success

by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

As they grow in age and experience, families will hit certain challenges along the way to building a trusting relationship with each other.

February 2, 2017 ×

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Photo by Senior Airman Timothy MooreSenior Airman Liberty Provo, 86th Dental Squadron dental laboratory technician, applies makeup to Tech. Sgt. Erica Carr, 86th Communications Squadron KMC frequency manager, to simulate domestic violence injuries Oct. 2 on Ramstein. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Thanks for Asking.” Participants volunteered to don the fake injuries to raise awareness for domestic violence victims who sometimes remain silent.

‘Thanks for Asking’ about Domestic Violence Awareness Month

by Valerie Seitz
86th Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy Program

Each October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Family Advocacy Program puts a special focus on the prevention of domestic violence in the Air Force. This year’s campaign theme is, “Thanks for Asking.”

October 9, 2014 ×

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Valerie Seitz, Family Advocacy outreach manager; Carmen Schott, sexual assault response coordinator; and Desiree Amby, sexual assault victim advocate, join forces for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Sept. 24 on Ramstein. National Domestic Violence Awareness Month brings awareness to sexual assault occurring between partners and within marriages.

Family Advocacy, SARC join forces to raise awareness

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Stuart
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The Family Advocacy Program and sexual assault response coordinators are two services within the Air Force to help with issues some may face. These two organizations have partnered up to raise awareness for domestic violence and make a difference in the KMC.

October 2, 2014 ×

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Family advocacy goes purple

Family advocacy goes purple

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Castelan
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ramstein’s Family Advocacy Program has teamed up with the Army’s Family Advocacy Program team to strengthen the means of promoting an emotionally healthy household around the KMC.

June 20, 2013 ×