This document provides a summary of the June 2011 issue of the Navy Family Readiness Program Staff Connections newsletter. It includes the following highlights: 1) It announces a pilot virtual Ombudsman Basic Training course from June 20-24 for those unable to attend in-person training. 2) It discusses the Navy Family Accountability and Assistance System (NFAAS) for accounting for personnel and families and assessing their needs after a disaster. 3) It provides information on preparing for hurricanes, including creating an emergency plan and kit, heeding evacuation orders, and using NFAAS to muster after the storm has passed.

1. Navy Family Readiness
Program Staff Connections
Program Updates for the Navy Family Readiness Program Staff
JUNE 2011
Navy Family Readiness Program Staff Connections
is a monthly publication of the Commander, Navy
Installations Command’s Navy Family Readiness
Program. It is designed to communicate program
news and initiatives to Navy Family Readiness
Program (N91) staff. Submission deadlines are
the 10th of the month for the next month’s
publication.
Acting Fleet and Family Readiness
Program Director........................................................Rogers Patrick
Navy Family Readiness Program Manager ....... Kathy Korth
Navy Family Readiness Program
Deputy Manager .....................................................Connie Civiello
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Virtual Ombudsman Basic Training
The Ombudsman Program is piloting a virtual Ombudsman Basic Training (OBT)
course to explore the feasibility of offering OBT via webinars as an alternative to the
Contents
Virtual Ombudsman Basic Training . . . . 1
traditional classroom setting. This pilot will be conducted June 20 - 24. Attendees
must complete all five of the three-hour webinars in order to receive their OBT certifi- Preparing for a Hurricane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
cate and meet the training requirement identified in OPNAVINST 1750.1F. After a Disaster: Muster and Recover . . . 2
This training is not limited to any specific command or location, but should be Sexual Violence in the United States . . . 3
viewed as an alternate training option for those ombudsmen who are unable to The 13th Annual Joint Services/
participate in a traditional classroom setting. Whenever possible, ombudsmen are Agency/ERC National Relocation
encouraged to attend OBT at their local FFSC. If you are aware of any commands Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
or ombudsmen having difficulty completing training, please tell them about this Mobile Applications
program. Class size is limited, so don’t delay! for Mental Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Guidance on webinar registration and setting up your Learning Management Yorktown Quality of Life Summit . . . . . . . 4
System (LMS) account can be found on the Ombudsman Training Schedules Fleet and Family Support
page of the FFSP website. This is a separate account from the Ombudsman Program Fact Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Registry. Or, go directly to http://learning.zeiders.com to create a webinar Over There: Stories and Insights
account. Please note: AOL email accounts are not compatible with the from Mothers Who Have Deployed . . . . 5
Learning Management System. Contact Doreen Scott, CNIC Ombudsman Education Directory for Children
Training Coordinator, at 402-614-0550 or doreen.a.scott@gmail.com if you with Special Needs Now Available . . . . . 5
have any questions. Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo
Honors Military Spouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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After a Disaster:
Muster and Recover
After a major disaster, such as a hurricane, flood, wildfire,
volcano, tsunami or terrorist event, the Navy must account for
the location of all personnel and their families and assist those
in need. The Navy Family Accountability and Assistance System
(NFAAS) is a web-based tool that the Navy uses to account for,
assess, manage and monitor the recovery process of personnel
and their families affected by a widespread catastrophic event.
To update information in NFAAS before disaster strikes, log into
Preparing for a Hurricane NFAAS using the “Click Here” button. There are three login
June 1st marks the start to the Atlantic Hurricane season. Here is methods: Common Access Card (CAC), Username and Password,
some important information to pass along to families to ensure and Personal Information. You must login with a CAC to view
they are prepared: and update your personal information.
N Hurricanes are among the most destructive natural forces on After a declared disaster, log into NFAAS to muster and report
the planet and can include high winds, flash flooding, storm your needs. Follow the four steps under the “Update Info” tab.
surges and tornadoes. While some advance warning usually oc- Indicate your new location if you have evacuated, and complete
curs, hurricanes often change their paths and levels of severity. the 19 questions on the Needs Assessment Survey if you have
medical, permanent housing, financial assistance, family em-
N Before a storm strikes, it is essential to create an emergency
ployment, child care, school, legal services, religious, counseling,
family plan and an emergency supply kit. Ensure that ev-
or other needs.
eryone in your family knows the plan and the location of the
kit. Also, create and practice a family communication plan Based on the type and severity of the needs, a Fleet and Fam-
in case you are separated. Keep in mind, phone lines and cell ily Support Center representative will be in contact with the
phone towers may be down as a result of the storm. affected Navy personnel and their families to determine the
appropriate response or assistance needed for recovery. If an In-
N Stay up-to-date on weather alerts to ensure that your family
ternet-ready computer is not accessible, call the Navy Personnel
knows when a storm may strike in your area. Never ignore
Command Emergency Coordination Center at 1-877-414-5358
an evacuation order. Follow guidelines regarding times and
or 1-866-297-1971 (TDD).
routes, and take only essential items and your emergency kit
with you. If you are not instructed to evacuate, stay tuned to NFAAS also provides references for planning and recovery that
emergency stations on TV or radio for further instructions. you can use anytime. Under the “Reference” tab, you can access
Also, stay away from windows or doors by seeking shelter in information and tools such as local and military support phone
a bathroom or basement. numbers, emergency-related fact sheets, resource guides and
Web links. Use this information to plan ahead for emergencies,
N Once a storm has passed and you are in a safe place, be sure
or after a disaster to link to resources to aid your recovery.
to muster with your command or through the Navy Family
Accountability and Assistance System. Listen to news reports For more informa-
about lingering safety concerns, such as contaminated water, tion on how to
downed power lines or flooding, and take precautions. prepare for all types
of hazards, visit
N As for all hazards, the fundamental preparatory steps your
the Commander
family should take now are to create an emergency supply
Navy Installations
kit and make a family emergency plan, including com-
Command,
munication and evacuation plans. For more information on
Operation Prepare
how to prepare for hurricanes, visit the Commander Navy
webpage.
Installations Command, Operation Prepare webpage.
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3. CNIC Communication JUNE 2011
Sexual Violence in the United States The 13th Annual Joint Services/
The US Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Agency/ERC National Relocation
Women, White House Council on Women and Girls, and the Conference
White House Advisor on Violence Against Women sponsored
a national roundtable discussion on sexual violence in “Raising the Stakes, Playing to
the United States. Win” was held May 18-20 in
Las Vegas, Nevada. This confer-
Roundtable participants included survivors of sexual violence, ence is the premier event for
advocates, law enforcement officers, forensic medical examiners, military relocation profession-
prosecutors and judges. They represented diverse and under- als. The presentations were
served populations including tribal communities, gay, lesbian, tailored for military relocation
bisexual and transgendered communities, women of color, men specialists and provided
and others. information directly related
Participants identified numerous barriers to advancing the issue to current issues. Educational
of sexual violence: sessions at the conference
included:
N Persistence of “rape myths” and misconceptions about sexual
violence. N Refresher training on laws
pertinent to relocation.
N Relentless focus on victims’ behavior and characteristics as
well as lack of attention to offenders. This perpetuates victim- N Updated information provided by Child & Youth Program,
blaming and helps offenders evade sanctions. School Liaison Office, Housing, and Personal Property.
N Lack of community engagement, which inhibits public N Relocation 101 for new Relocation Assistance Program
discourse on the issue. personnel;
N Failure to consider the historical and current contexts of N Understanding of expanded Homeowners Assistance Pro-
sexual violence as a tool of subjugation and colonization, in gram as it applies to military as well as BRAC’d civilians.
particular as this relates to communities of color. N Overview of arranging a military move and presentation was
N Discomfort of professionals and the general public with is- motivational for the Military Relocation Specialists and pro-
sues of child intra- and extra-familial sexual abuse. vided much encouragement and praise for a job well done.
N Victims’ reluctance to report their assaults due to facing The keynote speaker for the opening general session of the
skepticism, blame and further humiliation from professionals, conference was Mr. Chip Heath who discussed “Switch: How
families and friends. to Change Things when Change is Hard.” Mr. Heath’s remarks
provided insight into finding the bright spot about change and
N Lack of effective training and education on sexual violence,
going with it; even though it seems hard to do at times.
both for first responders and for communities at large.
At the awards luncheon, David Randle from Okinawa received the
N Need for better research and data collection to inform the
Brian Goodson Award from ERC. Dave demonstrated the qualities
work of practitioners and policymakers.
that Brian Goodson embodied: his exceptional leadership, personal
Participants identified the most significant priorities as being and professional integrity, commitment to the industry and to
criminal justice reform, community engagement, offender each military member, and his compassion for others.
accountability and social messaging to change attitudes and
The military portion of the conference wrapped up with the
shed light on the issue of sexual violence. Click here for a more
Cracker Barrel session, “Keys to Successful Program Implementa-
comprehensive report on the summary of the roundtable
tion.” Five relocation managers provided best practices on
proceedings.
making a video, presenting workshops and planning moves to
overseas locations.
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4. CNIC Communication JUNE 2011
Mobile Applications for Mental Health
by Dr. Julia E. Hoffman, Clinical Psychologist, National Center for Telehealth & Technology
As has happened in every era, service can customize tools based on your preferences and can
members are returning from deploy- integrate your own contacts, photos and music. Download
ments with combat wounds that affect the app for free from iTunes App Store. A version for Android
their mental and physical health. The users is expected to be available soon. For more on this
impact of these problems goes far be- mobile app, click here.
yond the service members themselves.
N T2 Mood Tracker: This self-assessment app monitors vari-
Deployment-related mental, behavioral
ous aspects of your mood over time. Users select what areas
and physical health problems can lead
they would like to track, and then use simple graphical scales
to challenges in military families and
to indicate how they feel. You can also add your own scales
communities that last for months or
to monitor problems that are completely individualized, and
even years. The good news is that there
enter notes about what is going on in your environment to
are a variety of treatments that work
help explain mood changes. Download the app for free from
for post-deployment challenges, and
iTunes App Store or from Android. For more on this mobile
these effective treatments are offered
app, click here.
across the Department of Defense
(DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) treatment facilities. If you are not sure if treatment is necessary, use these apps to
anonymously check your well-being, and then seek care if nec-
However, many service members and families who need
essary. Even if you are already in treatment, these apps provide
treatment will never seek care for a number of reasons such as
ways to measure stress and offer coping strategies between
problems getting to treatment because of location, transportation
sessions – when real life happens.
options, work schedules, etc. Others fear the negative perception
of seeking help for psychological health concerns as a sign of For additional information and resources, visit the DCoE Mental
weakness, and some don’t even realize that treatment would be Health Awareness Month page. Learn more about T2 at www.
helpful because they are trained that reintegration stress is normal. t2health.org.
At National Center for Telehealth & Technology (T2) we’ve been
working on solutions to the problem of getting care to service Yorktown Quality of Life Summit
members where and when they need it most. Our focus is on Captain Crow, Commanding Officer, Naval Weapons Station
using technology in innovative ways to address concerns such Yorktown, kicked off the second annual Quality of Life Summit.
as post-traumatic stress, depression, or traumatic brain injuries. The objective of the Summit was to unite all N9 programs, as
One way we have found is through the use of mobile phone well as other military and community agencies, to collaborate
applications for mental health, like PTSD Coach and T2 Mood and synergize their collective resources for the benefit of military
Tracker. Most people who carry smart phones have them within members and their families.
reach and turned on at all times, so the goal of developing these
apps is to provide education, skills training, self-assessment and Hosted by FFSC Yorktown and held at Lincoln Military Housing
support to service members immediately via their mobile phone. Community Center, there were over 20 vendors and double the
number of participants in attendance compared to last year.
Mobile Apps Available: Participating vendors included: Operation Homefront, WIC, Blue
N PTSD Coach: T2 collaborated with the VA’s National Center Star Families, Tricare, United Concordia, NMCRS, LINKS, USO
for PTSD to create PTSD Coach. This mobile app provides and Military OneSource. Additionally, FT Eustis Fire Department
users with information on post-traumatic stress disorder, a was on hand to provide car seat safety checks. Car seats were
self-assessment, support resources and tools to help manage checked for proper installation, and the Fire Department even
stress symptoms. Tools based on evidence-based treatment provided a free child booster seat to one lucky participant. A
range from relaxation skills and positive self-talk to anger special thank you to Megan Covert for all her hard work coordi-
management and other common self-help strategies. You nating such a successful event!
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5. CNIC Communication JUNE 2011
Fleet and Family Support
Program Fact Sheets
Looking for the Fleet and Family Support
Program Fact Sheets? Find the latest Fact
Sheets, Newsletters and more on the
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access these documents.
Over There: Stories and
Insights from Mothers
Who Have Deployed
Military OneSource is offering a new CD
resource for mothers who have deployed.
Education Directory for Children with Special Being “over there” when the rest of your
family is back home can be hard for any
Needs Now Available military parent, but mothers may find it
The Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Community Support for Military Families especially challenging. Women who have
with Special Needs announced the results of a study by Ohio State University (OSU) to been through this experience find the
review access to and availability of evidence-based educational practices for military best way to prepare is to learn from oth-
dependents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Through a partnership between ers who have already been there.
the DoD and the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its Land Grant Universities, OSU In this CD, Dr. Heidi Squier Kraft, a former
reviewed public education services in the five states with the greatest numbers of as- Navy psychologist whose twins were
signed military personnel (California, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia). babies when she headed a combat-stress
As a result of the study, the Office of Community Support for Military Families with platoon in Iraq, discusses the unique
Special Needs published an Education Directory for Children with Special Needs, which challenges that mothers face when they
provides useful, practical information about services for children with ASD. The Direc- deploy. She’s joined by mothers from
tory provides assignment personnel and families of military dependents with ASD the each service branch who deployed when
information they need to make informed decisions when considering assignments of their children ranged in age from tod-
these families to locations in the five states. dlers to teenagers. You will hear:
The Directory provides the following information: N How they managed goodbyes.
N Brief summaries of national and state policies related to ASD, including the latest N Ways they made sure their children were
evidence-based practices for children with ASD. in good hands while they were gone.
N Profiles and contact information for districts that serve military installations in the N What they did to stay close to their
selected states. children while they were gone.
N A representative list of effective resources. N How they stayed focused on their
mission.
N Suggestions and resources to assist families during the educational transition of
their child with ASD. N What it was like to return home and
be a “mom” again.
Follow the link to provide comments and feedback on the new Directory.
N How their experiences made them
The Executive Summary and final project report, Education Services for Military
better service members and mothers.
Dependent Children with Autism, can be found on MilitaryHOMEFRONT Reports.
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6. CNIC Communication JUNE 2011
Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo
Honors Military Spouses
Congratulations to the staff at Sasebo Fleet and Family Support
Center, who celebrated Military Spouse Appreciation Day by
honoring military spouses with massages, facials, food and fun!
Watch the video report.
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