The Family Advocacy Program at the U.S. Army Garrison Selfridge offers Prevention and Education training in the areas of Child abuse/Neglect and Spouse Abuse. The Family Advocacy Program is more than an intervention program. It is a program designed to assist units, service members, retirees, and family members with solutions to Domestic Violence problems which may arise within the military community. The following workshops are offered in an effort to maintain a sound quality of life in the U.S. Army Garrison Selfridge community: ·         Change Management - This workshop is about managing and coping with organizational changes and transition in the workplace. ·         Stress Management - gives individual and group guidance in dealing with pressures that occur in everyday life. ·         Pre-deployment and Reunion briefings - These briefings are designed to give soldiers and their family members an overview of resources that are available both on and off base to assist them in both emergency and non-emergency situations. ·         Domestic Violence Awareness - A workshop that offers insight into the problem of domestic violence. ·         Child Abuse  - Prevention and education training is offered as a means of bringing more awareness and understanding to this problem in our society. ·         Communication - Individual interpersonal skills as a means of helping couples to relate better to each other are taught in this workshop. ·         Dating Violence - A seminar that offers awareness of the problem of dating violence to young people, ways of preventing this problem, and resources that are available both on and off base. ·         Rape and Sexual Assault - Presentations that address prevention, education, reporting, coping with, and also resources available in the community for the problem of rape and sexual assault. ·         Conflict Resolution - A workshop that provides training in the areas of learning to settle disagreements peacefully. ·         Parenting Seminars - Seminars that assist parents in child rearing and dealing with common problems that may arise during this process. ·         Systematic Training For Effective Parenting (STEP) - The purpose of this workshop is to offer information and guidance on the long-term goals of parenting, and provide skills that can increase enjoyment and effectiveness as a parent. ·         Anger Management - Training to assist individuals to recognize the causes of anger and deal with it in a positive manner. *These workshops can be presented to small or large groups. **Any one of these workshops will meet the annual requirement for troop education training. If you are interested in scheduling a workshop for your unit, group, or for more information, please contact the Family Advocacy Program Manager at (586) 239-5611. Additional Services: Transitional Compensation Services, Victim Advocacy Services (In Partnership with Turning Point, a shelter and agency for victims of domestic violence and their children). Baby Bundles: FAP, the Community Health Nurse, and other community agencies will provide baby bundles consisting of basic essentials for newborns on the installation. For information on upcoming events, please contact the Family Advocacy Program Manager at (586) 239-5611. Support Agencies:  The following agencies can be of help over the phone.  Their numbers are listed below. Turning Point:  (586) 463-4430 - Offers supportive services to women changing the direction of their lives. Crisis Line: (586) 463-6990 Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE National Resource Center on Domestic Violence: (800) 537-2238 Family Violence Prevention: (415) 252-8900 Department of Defense Police: (586) 239-2621 Domestic Violence Program: (586) 468-5890 The Family Violence Hotline:  (800) 996-6228 Michigan Women's Commission:  (517) 373-2884