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  • Physical violence is often accompanied by emotionally abusive and controlling behavior as part of a much larger, systematic pattern of power and control and attempts to dehumanize.

    Domestic abuse, violence victim shares her story

    My husband was an active-duty soldier stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. The first time he failed a drug test and his leadership went to bat for him. Understandably, they didn’t want to leave him behind. He was demoted, put on extra duty for a month and ordered to briefly attend substance abuse classes.
  • Fake bruises are moulaged on Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Velez as part of the Black Eye Campaign Oct. 3, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. To help promote Domestic Violence Awareness Month, officers, enlisted, civilian employees and spouses roamed the base with fake bruises to see if fellow Airmen and co-workers would step up and ask them if they are OK. Velez is from the 555th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Deana Heitzman)

    Aviano Airmen raise domestic violence awareness with Black Eye Campaign

    Imitation bruises, black eyes and scratches painted the faces of more than 15 male and female volunteers to educate individuals for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, during the second annual Black Eye Campaign at Aviano Air Base, Italy, in October.

  • Nurturing relationships and a culture of caring

    When life gets challenging, stressors can build and conflicts can escalate, sometimes leading to abuse. Preventing domestic abuse is fundamental to basic relationship maintenance. Partners in healthy relationships work together every day to nurture their relationship, taking care to address issues and concerns when they occur. Healthy relationships should be safe, respectful and positive.

  • Victim advocates provide selfless service for Airmen

    When an Airman is assaulted, representatives of the Air Force’s own Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate program stand ready to assist.
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