Life Skills Workshops Overview

Skills for self-discovery, thinking, interacting, and problem-solving.

Strategies for controlling anger and expressing feelings constructively.

Skills for interacting with others effectively and respectfully.

Strategies for resolving disagreements in healthy and constructive ways.

Workshops and resources for new Navy spouses to adjust to the military lifestyle.

Techniques to manage stress associated with military life.

Support services for military families that provide workshops and resources.

A resource for health information, including anger management.

Support services for victims of sexual assault in the military. These services are available to specific non-military personnel associated with the military, such as DoD civilian employees, family dependents, and contractors, when they are stationed or performing duties outside of the U.S.

A type of reporting where the assault details are kept confidential between the victim, SARC, and VA, without involving law enforcement or command. This allows the victim to receive medical and support services without triggering an official investigation.

Reporting where the assault details are given to the command and law enforcement, triggering an investigation. The victim receives the full range of protections and legal options but also faces potential consequences like an investigation and possible involvement in court proceedings.

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator. This person is responsible for coordinating sexual assault response services for military personnel and eligible non-military individuals.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate. This person provides confidential support and advocacy to victims, explaining their options and helping them navigate the reporting process.

The benefits of unrestricted reporting include enhanced victim protections, a wider range of legal options, and potentially holding the offender accountable. The command will also provide assistance with safety and assignment issues.

Potential downsides of unrestricted reporting include a potentially lengthy investigation, involvement in court proceedings, and the possibility that the offender may not be convicted. Victim may also feel uncomfortable with the involvement of law enforcement and command.

Restricted reporting ensures confidentiality and allows victims to access services without triggering an investigation. However, it limits access to certain protections and resources.

A booklet providing information on family support, rights, benefits, moving, health, social customs, deployments, Navy history, mission, structure, and resource addresses.

A spouse-to-spouse mentoring program that introduces participants to the military lifestyle, builds peer networks, and provides knowledge and skills to address challenges.

A program that helps military families become stronger by teaching skills like listening and responding to each other's concerns, especially during deployments and reintegration.

A program that addresses issues related to multiple deployments, family changes due to parental injury, and parental loss.

A program providing resources to help families have challenging conversations, specifically related to war injuries, both physical and emotional.

An online course designed to help military families improve parenting skills, reconnect after separation, strengthen relationships with children, and build upon existing parenting skills.

A resource providing information and support for managing stress associated with military life.

An initiative encouraging everyone to contribute to preventing suicide by recognizing risk factors and seeking help.

Include access to lethal means, relationship problems, transitions, disciplinary action, financial issues, setbacks, rejection, health issues, stress, substance abuse, previous attempts, treatment barriers, family history, trauma, and death of a loved one.

A 24/7, free, confidential support service for those in distress, providing prevention and crisis resources.

A service that connects you to a chaplain for spiritual guidance and support.

A resource that provides information and support for service members and their families on a variety of topics.

Highlights programs for military personnel, veterans, and families.

Offers resources for Sailors and Marines needing help with suicidal thoughts and feelings.

Confidential counseling offered by licensed professionals at Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSCs) to address stress and challenges such as family hardships, marital conflicts, money concerns, and frequent moves.

Virtual Clinical Counseling is a non-medical, short-term, solution-focused service that provides mental health support to Sailors and their families through video conferencing.

Restricted reporting allows a victim to receive support and services confidentially without triggering an investigation. Unrestricted reporting triggers an investigation and involves notifying authorities.

The Family Advocacy Program provides resources and support for victims of domestic abuse or child abuse within the military community.

Active duty personnel and their family members can access free clinical counseling services through their local Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC).

FFSC counselors provide short-term counseling to help individuals and families address various challenges and develop coping strategies.

Restricted reporting allows victims to receive immediate medical treatment and advocacy without initiating an investigation, giving them time to understand their options and make informed decisions.

Restricted reporting limits the victim's access to protective orders, reassignments, and potential legal recourse against the perpetrator.

A SAPR VA provides confidential support and advocacy to victims of sexual assault, helping them navigate the reporting process and access resources.

Active duty military personnel, reservists performing federal duty, National Guard under Title 10 status, and eligible military dependents can file unrestricted reports.

Unrestricted reporting triggers an official investigation, leading to possible disciplinary action against the alleged perpetrator.

The Safe Helpline is a resource for victims of sexual assault, offering confidential support, information, and referrals to local resources.

An MPO is a court order that prohibits the perpetrator from contacting or harassing the victim.

Victims of sexual assault have two options: restricted reporting, which allows for confidential support and resources, and unrestricted reporting, which triggers an official investigation.