3236.0 Violence prevention issues related to military families

Monday, November 9, 2009: 12:30 PM
Oral
With the “Global War on Terror” approaching its 8th year, tens of thousands of military service members and their families are experiencing multiple and extended deployments. These abstracts discuss a pilot study “Understanding the Impact of Deployment on Children and Families”, including how family relationships are affected by deployment and reintegration, and the differences in child and caregiver experiences based on Service component. Phase II examines the impact of deployment on children.
Session Objectives: * Describe findings from preliminary studies on the multiple effects of deployment on children and their caregivers * List resources and programs offered for children of deployed service members across the US * Explain the purpose and outcomes of the Operation Purple program for children and families of deployed service members
Organizer:
Ann M. Dozier, RN, PhD
Moderator:
Beverly A. Mulvihill, PhD

12:30 PM
Helping military families and children with deployment and reintegration challenges: Findings from the NMFA/Rand pilot study
Patricia Barron, BSN, MS
     
Welcoming Remarks
12:55 PM
Coming Together Around Military Families: Addressing the special needs of infants and toddlers in military families
Lynette Fraga, PhD
1:15 PM
What we are learning about the needs of Combat-Injured Families: Preliminary findings from the Brooke Army Medical Center and Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Teresa Arata-Maiers, PsyD
     
1:35 PM
Family resiliency training with active duty military families and children: The FOCUS Project's experience
Kathleen West, DrPH and Patricia Lester, MD

See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information.

Organized by: Maternal and Child Health
Endorsed by: Peace Caucus, Socialist Caucus, Women's Caucus

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)

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