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Show 7 O Hilltop linns A p 2 i 4 2 C 0 3 DoD, Hill focus on abuse victims, violence prevention A don't let my mommy get hurt,' she pleads, as she huddles in the corner of her dark bedroom. Her parents are fighting a war, not in some foreign land, but in their own living mom, a terrified their only witness. She knows all too well the lies, apologies and promises that will follow the angry yelling, tears and bruises. This disturbing domestic violence scenario plays out each day in civilian and military neighborhoods alike, and with certainty it continue. However, the Department of Defense and the Air Force are working to make strides in curbing the violence with a focus on victim 1 vv Nitety and advocacy, as well as education and zero tolerance policy. "We have to establish better policies, procedures and better training to enable us to be more effective," said Brig. Gen. Denny Kakle, Ogden ALC's vice commander who recently served on a congressionally mandated DoD task force on domestic violence. task force made up of 12 The three-yea- r military and civilian leaders as well as 12 domestic violence experts concluded in January 2003. The Office of the Secretary of Defense is currently reviewing the task force I i tive. Knowing what V Flower Box Layton Hills Hill aanuuoa-m-o- Field Road, Layton (801)776-804- 0 3 $2495andup Itemed Military miu Minimi i April mi . ''MJhS ,)Af5?f$ 21st-25t- h Off-bas- e Security Forces by community law enforcement agencies. The accused batterer will often be required to stay in billeting during an investigation and any ensuing criminal proceedings. The Air Force has already adopted the task force's recommendation for a zero tolerance domestic violence policy and Eakle says that Date: May 14,2003 Time: 6:30 p m. Place: Ligori's - 2798 RICHARD DUNKLEY, R.S.V.P. Kathy (801) Road N. 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Currently, the Air Force doesn't have a consistent reporting process, so there's no way to know the extent of the problem throughout Air Force communities, said Eakle, adding that many military spouses don't come forward to seek the help they need because they're worried about the possifl Ml llll Ill HIM MIMMIIIWMI ble negative repercussions on Image by Airman 1st Class Micah Garbarino their families. procedures between military installations "Underreporting is born of the fact that in and local civilian communities. the military, we can take kinds of actions that "Like most commanders, I had very little no civilian organization can," Eakle said. "We exposure to the subject of domestic abuse can strip a family of, or reduce, their income." Designs by... X7 handled on an individual basis by the offender's squadron or unit. According to Capt. Corby Petersen, a Hill AFB family advocacy officer, individual units partner with the base legal offices to determine appropriate punishment or treatment recommendations for domestic violence per- kno w now, 1 addressed with the batterer the batterer needs to be held V 1 4gj ftz through the problem." Each domestic violence case is different and those involving Air Force personnel are along, it's about control. The fact of the matter is domestic violence is something that needs to be recommendations. Task force appointees looked at prevention, policies, practices and programs focusing on victim safety as well as ways to better rehabilitate and punish abusers. The task force's ultimate goal was to provide military leaders with better tools for preventing and intervening in domestic violence cases while improving the reporting Q Forces personnel, commanders, first sergeants and Family Advocacy Program teams. "We have failed to provide adequate training," she said. "There is an unbelievable lack of understanding surrounding this issue. The system isn't perfect, but we're working this issue is not about getting a tmfHX spouses can seek the help and services they need in a confidential setting. In addition, Eakle says the Air Force needs to better educate those who handle domestic violence incidents including Security The general added that treating domestic violence is an ongoing research topic and that society is just beginning to understand that the only way to treat the problem is to treat the abuser. "For a long time couple's counseling was believed to be the answer," Eakle said. "I can think of little that would be less effec- will 1868 N. recommended that military installations employ a domestic violence advocate so task force," Eakle said. "As a society, we are only beginning to address this subject. People have preconceived notions. For me,1 learning about domestic violence has been a real eye opener." child folds her hands in prayer. 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