Fort Belvoir Residents Housing Town Halls TODAY at Wallace Theater,
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m., hosted by Maj. Gen. Michael L. Howard, commanding general, JFHQ-NCR/MDW, and Col. Michael Greenberg, Fort Belvoir commander.
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Awareness: Help End Teen Dating Violence By Adrienne Anderson Writer/Graphic Designer
suicidal thoughts, depression, unhealthy habits such as drinking or drugs, and having antisocial behaviors. Experiencing domestic violence as a teenager can increase the likelihood of being involved in future unhealthy relationships.
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eenagers have many responsibilities while developing who they are as a person. During this tumultuous time of their lives, as they move from dependency on parents to being an independent adult, being aware of issues such as teen dating violence can help them build healthy relationships in the future. According to the Center for Disease Control’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance 2017 survey, within 12 months, 8 percent of high school students reported physical violence while 7 percent said they experienced sexual abuse from a partner.
Promoting Healthy Relationships Graphic courtesy of Fairfax County Government
Defining Violence “Some misconceptions people may have about teen dating violence are that it is only abuse when it is physical which is not true,” said Briana Crawford, Army Community Service, Family Advocacy Program support specialist. “Teen dating violence can
also include social media abuse, such as cyberbullying and stalking.” Domestic violence is physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual abuse committed by an intimate p a r t n e r. B e h a v i o r s i n c l u d e humiliating, isolating, injuring, coercing and manipulating partners. The consequences to the victim of unhealthy relationships include
Get Back In Shape On Gov’t Time By Rick Musselman Sports Editor
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little known, little used program may be your ticket to a healthier you. And, Uncle Sam will pay you for your workout, up to 3 hours a week, for 6 months. The Commander’s Civilian H e a l t h a n d F i t n e s s Po l i c y, Garrison Policy #40, outlines the requirements for civilian workers on post to take advantage of paid Photo by Rick Musselman time off to jump start their workouts Belvoir community members work out on the treadmills at Graves Fitand begin an exercise program that ness Center. MWR’s Civilian Health and Fitness Program offers an array gives civilians who work, live and of exercises that allows civilians to get into shape during the workday. play on post an opportunity to get into better physical shape. According to Karen Shepherd, designed to empower individuals Get Healthy Fitness Facility Manager at to get fit during the work day, Belvoir’s Kawamura Human with three hours of command“This program was designed Performance Center, the Civilian approved fitness time per week to help the workforce adopt and Health and Fitness Program is for six months. maintain healthy behaviors,” she
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Spring Worship Information Calendar
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VDOT: Richmond Highway Construction
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Wedding Show and Bridal Fair
Healthy partnerships are about “good communication, respect, support, security and equality,” Crawford said. On the other hand, “An unhealthy relationship is uncertainty, physical and emotional abuse, control, anxiousness, embarrassment and feeling
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said. “The workforce can engage voluntarily in an exercise program of their choice to help improve their physical fitness and general health and to develop and maintain cardio-respiratory fitness, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance.” “MWR’s Civilian Health and Fitness Program empowers you to get fit during your work day,” added Charice Smith, KHPC fitness program specialist. “It’s great for beginners and cost-free, there’s no excuse not to give it a try. Plus, Sports and Fitness offers a widerange of authorized activities— from group exercise classes and water fitness, to weight training. Participants can find the exercise routine that works for them. This great opportunity is open to Fort Belvoir civilian employees.”
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State Archery Tournament