Material Listing

This issue not only talks about what organizations can do to develop and/or enhance a healthy workplace, but what individuals themselves can do to create balance in their work and personal lives.

Articles Include:

• S.U.R.V.I.V.A.L. Guide for the Compassionate Caregiver
• Finding Time for Yourself
• One Adult Survivor's Journey Toward Self Care
• Stress Management
• Why People Stay

Contents include:

• Introduction
• Chapter 1 The Lay of the Land: Background Information
• Chapter 2 The Foundation: Advocacy Principles and Victim Rights
• Chapter 3 The Building Blocks: Overview of Military Response Systems
• Chapter 4 Tools for Advocacy
• Chapter 5 Strengthening the Structure: Systems Advocacy
• Chapter 6 Filling Your Toolbox: Resources and Contact Information
• Appendix

The wheel describes abusive tactics that batterers use to control their victims, focusing on how they may be experienced within the context of a relationship rooted in the military. Specific tactics are described in the wheel, including "Claiming Military/ Male Privilege."

This article from the Miles Foundation provides information about domestic violence in the military community, outlining the ways in which advocates can assist victims with safety, protection, rights, restitution, transition and accountability.

This document provides an overview of the problem of elder abuse among the Native American population. Challenges to providing services and current initiatives are also discussed.