Senior Leader Spouse VTC

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Senior Leader Spouse VTC 29 May 2009 1030-1200
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Agenda

• 1030 Welcome COL Dave Ellis
• Opening comments Ms. Christi Ham
• Old Business COL Dave Ellis
• 1035 Sponsorship COL Dave Ellis
• 1055 SAPRP Ms. Rosalind Dennis
• 1115 Diversity Ms. Watson-Mays
• 1130 Participant issues/discussion LTC Bill
  Anderson
• 1145 Closing Remarks Ms. Christi Ham

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Sponsorship COL Dave Ellis USAREUR, G1
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Quality Sponsorship Program

• AE Pam 600-8-8-1, Welcome to Europe
• Key Telephone Numbers
• Arrival Information
• In-processing Program
• Relocation Entitlements
• Essential Travel Documents
• Passports
• Pets
• Driving in Europe
• Childcare
• Exceptional Family Members Program
• Status of Forces Agreement
• Employment
• Family Housing
• Electricity and Appliances
• Radio TV
• Banking/Tax Relief Forms
• Army Post Office and European Post
• Restaurants/Shopping

• Establishes initial 1st Class impression
• Billfold-sized pamphlet with envelope
• Contains CD on specific community resources

New Welcome to Italy DVD
Welcome to Germany DVD
AE Pam 600-8-8, How to be a Good Sponsor AE Reg
600-8-8, Military and Civilian Sponsorship
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Where to get Help/Information

• Resources on USAREUR Sponsor Training Web Site
• Central Processing Facility
• Housing/Billeting Office
• Transportation Office
• Child and Youth Services
• DoDDS Schools
• Unit Family Support Group
• Army Community Service
• Chain of Command

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Sponsorship Summary

• Sponsorship is more than a handshake and hello
• A good sponsor makes newcomers feel welcome in
  the unit as a member of the team and helps
  integrate them into the community
• Sponsors make lasting impressions
• You never get a second chance to make a positive
  first impression

For assistance and advice, contact your Army
Community Service Center.
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Questions?
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USAREUR Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
(SAPR) Program Ms. Rosalind Dennis USAREUR,
G1, Sexual Assault Program ManagerDSN 370-3858
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Agenda

• Purpose
• Prevention Recommendations
• Reporting Options
• Advocacy Support
• Concerns and Recommendations

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Purpose

• To eliminate incidents of sexual assault through
  a comprehensive program that centers on
• - Awareness and Prevention
• - Training and Education
• - Reporting
• - Response
• - Victim advocacy
• - Accountability

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Army Sexual Assault Prevention Strategy Map
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Prevention Recommendations

• Encourage them to rely on instincts and be
  watchful.
• Encourage them to establish and maintain limits.
• Encourage responsible and legal indulgence in
  alcoholic beverages.
• Encourage them to avoid drug use.

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Appropriate Attitudes/Behaviors

• Convey the message that sexual assault can and
  should be prevented.
• Treat sexual assault victims with sensitivity.
• Create a supportive environment.
• Alleviate fear of reprisal.

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Victim Common Responses to Being Assaulted

• Keep recalling event
• Clean themselves, repeatedly
• Destroy evidence

How should victims react to ensure best response?

• Go to a safe place
• Contact the authorities
• Report to the emergency room in the same
  clothes and condition they were assaulted in Do
  not destroy evidence by cleaning up
• Seek assistance from a fellow Soldier or
  appropriate authorities

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Effect on Victim

• Anxiety
• Powerlessness
• Disorganization
• Self-blame
• Distorted self-image
• Depression
• Withdrawal
• Individual reactions vary widely

• Physical trauma
• Skeletal muscle tension
• Gastrointestinal issues
• Eating pattern disturbance
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs/STIs)

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Questions? Recommendations?
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Diversity Ms. Watson- MaysUSAREUR, G1, Equal
Employment Manager
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ARMY DIVERSITY

• Background
• OSD- Congressional Mandate
• Army - Army Diversity Office
• - sub office in G1 2005
• - Diversity Task Force Feb 2008
• - Nov 2008, ADO direct to CSA
• Focus
• Senior Leaders - GOs/SESs
• recruit / assess / mentor
• Inclusionary
• Diversity (Army) the different attributes,
  experiences and backgrounds of our Soldiers,
  Civilians, and Family Members that further
  enhance our global capabilities and contribute to
  an adaptive, culturally astute force.

I will tell you that I firmly believe the
strength of our Army comes from our Diversity
GEN George Casey

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USAREUR DIVERSITY CAMPAIGN

• NOT just another program
• - highlighting what we already do
• LEADER Commitment
• CAMPAIGN COMPONENTS
• Strategic Messages AFN Spots, CMD Briefs, CG
  Letter
• USAREUR Diversity Task Force
• Hosted by CG, SR LDRs members
• Working Groups at Subordinate Unit Level
• Looking at ways to foster and measure Diversity
  in USAREUR
• Diversity instruction to Leader Courses WLC,
  CDR/1SG, PCC, OPD/NCOPD
• Assessment / Metrics Harder to capture

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USAREUR DIVERSITY CAMPAIGN

• WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PROMOTE
• DIVERSITY?

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Questions?
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Discussion
Participant Issues Discussion
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Upcoming 2009 VTC Dates

• 26 June 2009
• 31 July 2009
• 28 August 2009
• All VTCs from 1030 1200

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Closing RemarksMrs. Ham