Domestic Violence in the Military:

Posted: 24 Sep 01
National Tragedy: The Miles Foundation Resource and Contact Information

As our nation continues to mourn the loss of many citizens and prepare for the first war of the Twenty-first Century, we are writing with a reminder of a resource for those challenged by interpersonal violence perpetrated by or upon military personnel...

The Miles Foundation, Inc. is a private non-profit organization providing comprehensive services to a special population, the military community; furnishing professional education and training to civilian community-based advocates and military personnel; conducting and supporting research; serving as a resource center for policymakers, advocates, scholars, researchers, journalists and students; and serving to ensure that public policy is well-informed and constructive.

The Miles Foundation has established a toll-free Advocacy Helpline (1-877-570-0688) for victims of interpersonal violence associated with the military. The Advocacy Helpline is staffed by counselors, paralegals and advocates twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week. Kate Summers, Advocacy Director, oversees the Helpline. The Helpline may also be accessed via the Internet at Milesfdn@aol.com, milesfd@yahoo.com or MilesfdnADV@aol.com.

The Helpline recently trained twenty-two battered women counselors to serve in a network to aid domestic violence victims. The network is a result of the Training Institute: Intimate Violence and the Military sponsored by the Foundation in New London, Connecticut during July 2001. The volunteer victim advocates will provide aid and comfort to victims as well as provide information and education to local community service agencies.

The Helpline is also responsible for providing copies of Intimate Partner Violence and the Military: A Victim's Handbook to those challenged by domestic violence perpetrated by or upon military personnel. To date, over 5,000 Handbooks have been provided free of charge to victims and survivors. Several hundred Handbooks have been furnished to shelters, centers, human service providers and advocates also serving the population.

"A Considerable Service: An Advocate's Introduction to Domestic Violence and the Military" was published in Domestic Violence Report, April/May 2001.

The Foundation's administrative offices may be contacted via telephone at 203-270-7861 or via email at Milesfdn@aol.com or milesfd@yahoo.com. The administrative offices include Executive Director (Christine Hansen/MilesfdnED@aol.com); Public Policy Director (Joelle Pritchard/MilesfdnPPD@aol.com); Training and Technical Assistance Project (Leah Walker/MilesfdnTTAPS@aol.com); Research and Resources (Megan Callahan/MilesfdnRRS@aol.com); and Communications Director (Anita Sanchez/MilesfdnMCD@aol.com).

The Foundation has also updated its research and resource library as well as the publications center. Please contact Megan, Research and Resources, for additional information.

If our office can be of assistance, please contact us at 203-270-7861 or Milesfdn@aol.com.

Cordially,
Christine Hansen
Executive Director

Kate Summers
Advocacy Director

Joelle Pritchard
Public Policy Director

the miles foundation, inc.
p.o. box 423
newtown, connecticut 06470-0423
telephone: 203-270-7861
fax: 203-270-7861
advocacy hotline: 1-877-570-0688
email: Milesfdn@aol.com or milesfd@yahoo.com

Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things cannot be overcome when they are taken together, yield themselves up when taken little by little.-Plutar

Posted: 29 Jun 01
"Intimate Partner Violence and the Military: Grant Program"

I am writing relative to the publication of Intimate Partner Violence and the Military: A Victim's Handbook. The Handbook furnishes information as to the policies, protocols and programs designed by the US Armed Forces to address domestic violence. The Handbook presents choices and challenges facing a victim within this special population, the military community.

The fourth edition of the Handbook will be available in the near future. The new edition includes updated references, referrals and information. The fourth edition will be among the materials provided to attendees of the Training Institute: Intimate Violence and the Military sponsored by The Miles Foundation, July 27-28, 2001 at Connecticut College, New London, Connecticut.

The insights gained from reviews and discussions with advocates, agencies and organizations providing direct services to this special population have fostered the development of a grant program by The Miles Foundation.

The Foundation will support the publication of fifth edition/s of Intimate Partner Violence and the Military: A Victim's Handbook as local community editions. The grant program will support the drafting, publication and
distribution of editions containing specific information and resources within a community. The program is designed to support agencies, organizations, centers, shelters and advocates providing direct services. For example, a shelter program may include specific references to state laws, local ordinances, protective order application, residency requirements, legal aid, law enforcement, social services, hotlines, food banks and specialized services information.

The contents of Intimate Partner Violence and the Military: A Victim's Handbook are copyrighted materials. The copying, reprinting, adaptation or distribution of the material requires permission from The Foundation. The
copyright for community editions will be held by the community agency and The Foundation.

We are soliciting applications from shelters, centers, agencies, organizations, practitioners, social service providers, health care personnel, community groups who provide direct services to this special population, the military community. The initial letter (no more than 3 pages) should describe the organization's mission; residential and nonresidential services; population served annually; demographic characteristics of your client population; details as to the special
population served; typical/most frequent service request of the special population; and collaborative relationships or partnerships. The submission deadline is September 1, 2001.

For additional information, please contact Kate or Leah, The Miles Foundation at 203-270-0688 or MilesfdnADV@aol.com or MilesfdnTTAPS@aol.com

Sincerely,
Christine Hansen
Executive Director

the miles foundation, inc.
p.o. box 423
newtown, connecticut 06470
telephone: 203-270-0688
fax: 203-270-0688
email: Milesfdn@aol.com or milesfd@yahoo.com

When nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet, at the hundred and first blow it will split in two and I know it was not that blow that did it-but, all that had gone before.-Jacob Riis, American Journalist and Author, 184

TRAINING INSTITUTE: INTIMATE VIOLENCE AND THE MILITARY

The Miles Foundation and its partners will conduct Intimate Violence and the Military: A Training Institute at Connecticut College, New London, Connecticut from July 27 through July 28, 2001. The Institute consists of in-depth, hands-on training sessions taught by leading experts in the field. The seminars are firmly grounded in the latest knowledge, research, law and experience. Victim advocates, shelter personnel, law enforcement and human service providers are encouraged to participate in the training institute.

The training will include information relative to military protocols, procedures and policies, Full Faith and Credit, Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban (Lautenberg Amendment), Spouse Abuse Matrix, confidentiality of communications, Coordinated Community Response, Uniform Code of Military Justice, military family law, Former Spouse Protection Act, child support issues, welfare issues, child custody and visitation.

Victim survivors will also share their considerable knowledge, insight and experiences in order to illustrate policy, protocol and practice.

Training Topics at a Glance
*Domestic Violence: Navigating the Military System
*Military Culture, Training and Tactics
*Military Social Services: Chaplains, Family Advocacy Program and Command
*Protective Orders: Military and Civilian
*Full Faith and Credit
*Firearms and Domestic Violence
*Battered Immigrant Women
*Stalking
*Transitional Compensation
*Defense Task Force on Domestic Violence and Its Interim Report
*Military Justice: Discipline, Punishment and Sanctions
*Military Family Law
*Former Spouse Protection Act
*Sexual Assault
*Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policies and Violence Against Women
*Violence Against Women Act
*Voices

Format
The training will be a combination of large and small group sessions, providing plenty of time and opportunity for discussion and questions.

Participants
The training is designed by and for civilian community-based advocates, military personnel, law enforcement and human service providers to foster professional excellence in the field of interpersonal violence by providing interdisciplinary professional education. The training's skill-building seminars combine the best of research and practice, providing immediately useful skills firmly grounded in the latest empirical research, study and experience.

The training is designed for professionals in social services, mental health, medicine, law enforcement, legal services, education and training, prevention, research, advocacy, child protective services, victim rights, shelter services and allied fields.

Breakfasts and Briefings
All participants are invited to bring a muffin or bagel and listen to early morning presentations of important and current research. Research breakfasts will be held daily.

Please also plan to join our panelists from across the country to discuss interpersonal violence associated with the military. The briefing will include sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence and child maltreatment and the need for the adoption of administrative regulations, legislative initiatives and statutory reforms. Members of the Bush
administration, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Defense Task Force on Domestic Violence have been invited to attend.

Training Institute Setting
The setting for the Training Institute is southeastern Connecticut in late July with the seacoast nearby as well as charming towns, restaurants, shopping, entertainment and attractions. Local attractions include Lyman Allyn Museum of Art, US Coast Guard Academy, US Naval Submarine Base, Mystic Seaport, Mystic Marinelife Aquarium, Foxwoods Casino and Resort, Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort, Ledge Lighthouse, Mystic Factory Outlets, Project Oceanology, Florence Griswold Art Museum, Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center and Lyme Academy of Fine Arts.

The calendar of events for the region during the Training Institute includes the Midsummer Festival at the Florence Griswold Museum; US Navy Band Concert at the Griswold Museum; Antique and Classic Boat Rendezvous at Mystic Seaport Museum; Midsummer Festival at Lyme Academy of Fine Art; Lighthouse Cruise aboard Captain John's Sunbeam; Meet the Artists and Artisans at Apple Orchard, Olde Mistick Village; Hoop Dancing Performances at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center; Mystic River Mud Band Concert at Olde Mistick Village; Indigenous in Concert at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center; All Beethoven Concert, Summer Music at Harkness Memorial Park; Hollywood Stunt Show at Waterford Speedbowl; Leukemia Cup Regatta at
Mystic Shipyard; and Friends and Regional Art Exhibits at Mystic Art Association and Lyme Academy of Fine Art.

Transportation
The Training Institute will be conducted on the campus of Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, Connecticut. The Training Institute is easily accessible by plane, train, bus and motor vehicle.

By car: Exit 83, I-95 Northbound and Exit 84, I-95 Southbound to Route 32 North.
By plane: Airports serving the region include Groton-New London Airport, offering regional service, daily U.S. Air flights to Philadelphia and Washington, DC.; Bradley International Airport, Hartford, CT offering service to and from numerous airports, including Southwest Airlines (1-800-I-FLY-SWA); Delta, American Airlines and US Air.
By train: Amtrak service to and from DC, New York, Boston, Providence, Montreal to New London, CT (1-800-872-7245).
By bus: Greyhound services to and from New York, Boston and Providence to New London, CT (1-800-231-2222). Auto Rentals: Numerous car rental agencies service the area.
Limousine Service: Connecticut Limousine service is also available (1-800-472-5466)/
Taxi Service and SEAT bus service is available from Union Station, New London, CT. SEAT bus #1 operates along Route 32, New London.

Additional transportation information may be obtained at http://www.conncoll.edu/admissions/visiting/directions/

The Miles Foundation, Inc.
The Miles Foundation, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization providing direct and support services to victims of violence associated with the military; furnishing professional education and training to military personnel and civilian community-based advocates; conducting and supporting research; serving as a resource center for advocates, policymakers, scholars, journalists and students; and serving to ensure that public policy is well informed and constructive.

Deadlines
Early Registration Deadline          July 7, 2001
General Registration Deadline      July 15, 2001
Last Day to Register                   July 25, 2001

REGISTRATION FORM

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Please note registration/tuition fees cover participant materials, continental breakfast and afternoon snack. Lunch may be purchased at dining facilities on the campus of Connecticut College. The area has numerous fine, casual and fast food restaurants serving dinner. Additional information as to eateries, entertainment and events in the region will be provided to registrants.

Please note a limited number of scholarships are available to victim survivors to attend the Training Institute.

Special Membership Offer
If you wish to join the Coalition on Behalf of Victims of Interpersonal Violence Associated with the Military, please contact Elle at the Coalition office at 203-270-0688 or send an e-mail to MilesfdnPPD@aol.com

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If you wish information about cosponsoring the Training Institute, please contact Leah at 203-270-0688 or send an e-mail to MilesfdnTTAPS@aol.com If you wish information about trainings and technical assistance offered by The
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Posted: 11 May 01: CFP: Violence Against Women and the Military

CALL FOR PAPERS
Special Issue of Violence Against Women
Violence Against Women and the Military

Guest Editors:
Dr. Leora Rosen, National Institute of Justice, US Department of Justice Christine Hansen, The Miles Foundation, Inc.

In this special issue of the journal, Violence Against Women, we will explore the research, policies, programs and protocols within a special population, the military community, designed to address violent victimization of women,
including personnel, partners, families and children.

We invite contributions on all aspects of violent victimization of women associated with military culture, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, incest and child sexual assault, pornography, prostitution and trafficking. We seek submissions that explore theory, methodology, research, ethical issues, treatment, prevention, policy,
protocols and programs. Although the primary focus of this issue is on research that analyzes broad based policies that currently confront the military, we are also interested in comparative analysis or international studies.

Violence Against Women includes:

Sexual Harassment
Sexual Assault
Intimate Partner Violence
Stalking
Pornography
Prostitution
Trafficking
Internet Victimization
Incest, Molestation and Sexual Abuse of Children
Child Witnesses of Domestic Violence

Suggested topics include:

Risk Factors for Victimization
Self-Reporting, Mandatory Notification and Zero Tolerance
Health Effects of Victimization
Incidence and Impact of Sexual Assault
Impact of Military Culture on Sexual Harassment Policy
Intimate Partner Violence and the Single, Soldier, Sailor, Marine or Airman
Avenues and Advocacy: Family Advocacy Program, Protocols and Policies
Violence Against Women and its Relationship to:
Peer Support
Cultural Diversity
Prosecuting the Military Defendant
Advocating for the Military Victim
International Peacekeepers
Deployments, OpsTempo and Duty
Coordinated Community Response
Program Evaluation
Needs Assessment
Prevention Strategies
Navigating the Military Social Service System
Treatment Protocols and Evaluation
Violence Against Women Act: Application and Exception
Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban/Lautenberg Amendment
Victim's Rights, Redress and Restitution
Federal Enclave Exclusive Jurisdiction
The Military Justice System
Uniform Code of Military Justice: At Home and Abroad

Manuscripts (20-30 pages) should be submitted in triplicate. Articles should be typewritten double spaced, with footnotes, references, tables and charts on separate pages, and should follow the Publication Manual of the American
Psychological Association (4th edition) or conform to rules of A Uniform System of Citation (The Bluebook, 15th ed., 1991).

Manuscripts will be sent out anonymously for editorial evaluation, so the author's name and affiliation should appear only on a separate cover page. Each article should begin with an abstract of about 100 words. Manuscripts will be returned only if they are accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

Obtaining permission for any quoted or reprinted material that requires permission, and paying any and all associated fees, is the responsibility of the author. A copy of the final revised manuscript saved on an IBM-compatible disk should be included with the final revised hard copy.

Submission of a manuscript implies commitment to publish in the journal. Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal should not simultaneously submit them to another journal, nor should manuscripts have been published elsewhere in substantially similar form or with substantially similar content. Authors in doubt about what constitutes prior publication should consult the editors.

We encourage you to become a part of a special issue by submitting an article for publication. If you are interested in submitting an article for this issue, please contact us at your earliest opportunity.

Contact Information:

Christine Hansen
The Miles Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 423
Newtown, CT 06470-0423
Telephone: 203.270.0688
Fax: 203.270.0688
email: Milesfdn@aol.com or milesfd@yahoo.com

OR

Dr. Leora Rosen
National Institute of Justice
810 Seventh Street, NW
Washington, DC 20531
Telephone: 202.616.2452
Fax: 202.616.0275
Email: ROSENL@ojp.usdoj.gov

Submission Deadline:
December 15, 2001

We look forward to hearing from you.

All articles Copyright by Violence Against Women except when otherwise expressly indicated.

When nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet, at the hundred and first blow it will split in two and I know it was not that blow that did it-but, all that had gone before.-Jacob Riis, American Journalist and Author, 1849-1914

Posted: 15 Dec 00: "Intimate Partner Violence Associated with the Military: A Victim's Handbook"

Christine Hansen

Kate B. Summers

The Miles Foundation

The booklet discusses some of the following topics:

~staying with or leaving your abuser

~going to the Family Advocacy Program

~going to the Command for help

~calling 911

~going to a shelter

~obtaining a Military Protective Order

~batterer's counseling

~couple's counseling

~filing for separation and/or divorce

~transitional compensation

~custody and visitation issues

The table of contents includes types of abuse; breaking the silence; rules of engagement; case review committee; counseling; children; military law; non-judicial punishment; administrative separation; inspector general; FOIA

requests; family law; and child abuse allegations.

The Miles Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence associated with the military. The Foundation serves the population of military personnel, civilian spouses, intimate partners, former spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends and children. Services include domestic violence counseling, safety planning, legal advocacy, immigration services, and health care advocacy.

The Foundation is also dedicated to providing professional education and training of military and civilian community-based advocates; conducting and promoting research; service as a resource center; public education; and

ensuring public policy is well-informed and constructive.

Christine Hansen, Executive Director, has worked with victims of domestic violence since 1978. She holds degrees in international law and diplomacy, political science and sociology. She has completed medical training as well

as certification in domestic violence, sexual assault, crisis counseling and child abuse investigation. She has been engaged as a consultant to local, state and national government offices on violence against women, family violence and legal reform.

Kate B. Summers, Advocacy Director, has worked with victims of domestic violence since 1985. She holds degrees in criminal justice and sociology. She has served as law enforcement officer and trainer. Ms. Summers was among

the first domestic violence advocates who recognized the impact of the abuser's profession on her client's lives. Ms. Summers has conducted extensive research on military training, deployment and tactics and their connection to intimate relationships.

Ms. Hansen and Ms. Summers created a groundbreaking program to provide specialized advocacy to meet the unique needs of victims associated with the military. The Miles Foundation has provided services to over 3,000 victims

of domestic violence associated with the military. This project has been supported through private donations, grants and trusts.

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Reviews and Commentaries from Our Clients

"No one should go through this. This booklet will help those who do."-Laura

"Bless you. Our voices are finally being heard."-Rhonda

"Military and civilian police should give this booklet to every woman battered by a military man. I wish I had this book a couple of years ago."- Carol

"At last, information that is useful! I am in the military and no one was able to help me!"-Sara

"I was confused by the programs at the base and services in town. Civilians living near military bases should read this booklet, too."-Donna

"We are committed to sharing this information with victims associated with the military and advocates serving this population, civilian and military."-Kate Summers, Advocacy Director, The Miles Foundation

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January 2000:

The Miles Foundation, Inc., a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of interpersonal violence, especially as it pertains to the United States Armed Forces, commences the New Year with new offices, staff members and contact information.

The Miles Foundation, Inc.

Waterbury, Connecticut 06721-0934

Telephone: 203.270.0688

Additional Staff Email Addresses

Executive Director: MilesfdnED@aol.com

Public Policy Department: MilesfdnPPD@aol.com

Communications Department: MilesfdnMCD@aol.com

Advocacy/Support Services: MilesfdnADV@aol.com

Internet Addresses (Websites)

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Across the Miles Listserv

The Miles Foundation, Inc., a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of interpersonal violence, especially as it pertains to the military. The Foundation represents a multidisciplinary approach to

interpersonal violence which encompasses law enforcement, mental health professionals, municipal officials, legal scholars, advocates, judicial authorities, social workers, academics and public policy personnel (military

The Foundation provides a litany of direct and support services to victims of violence perpetrated by and upon military personnel. The Foundation serves the population of military personnel, civilian spouses, intimate partners, former spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends and children. Services, include but are not limited to, development of safety plans; financial support; advocacy; system navigation; attorney and therapist referrals; support group referrals; protective order documentation and service; development of victim impact statements; and engagement of witness protection programs.

The Foundation is also responsible for the development of local, state and national partnerships among organizations to strengthen the response to interpersonal violence associated with the military. The Foundation is responsible for the development of a coalition of advocates representing victims throughout the country currently advocating for administrative and legislative initiatives to improve the military response. The Foundation and its partners drafted "Improving the US Armed Forces Response to Violence Against Women: Recommendations for Change." The recommendations have been distributed to select members of the Clinton Administration and US Congress.

partner in the New London County Collaborative Partnership for Intervention and Prevention of Domestic Violence.

The Foundation supports training of military and civilian advocates in order to enhance protections, services and benefits to the population. The Foundation details military protocols, programs and procedures to civilian

communities and advocates. The most recent training facilitated by The Foundation was at the invitation of the New York State Office to Prevent Domestic Violence.

Representatives of The Foundation continue to present information and analysis on the topic during Congressional briefings, hearings, seminars, conferences and meetings on violence, victim advocacy and witness protection. Congressional briefings have been conducted at the invitation of members of the US Senate and US House of Representatives. The Foundation recently presented papers before the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

The Foundation continues to promote public awareness resulting in features in the media, including "The Living Room War," Time, May 1994; "A Farewell to Arms," Time, October 1997; "The War At Home," 60 Minutes, January 1999; "Domestic Violence Endures as the Military's Enemy Within," Springfield Union News,

January 1999; "The War at Home," Army Times Publishing Company, May 1999; "Domestic Violence in the US Navy: Incomparable Numbers...," Virginian Pilot, May 1999; and CBS Evening News, July 1999. The State and the New London Day have also highlighted the work of The Foundation.

The Foundation also contributes to the debate within the Department of Defense and its service branches, Department of Justice, Department of Health and Human Services, Interagency Council on Women and United States Congress to strengthen the response to violence against women associated with the Armed Forces.

The Foundation also serves as a repository for bibliographical and reference materials on the topic of violence associated with the military culture. The Foundation has an extensive library, reference and bibliography collection.

The Foundation supports research projects as well as serves as resource for scholars, academics, legislators, researchers, public policy personnel and journalists.

Across the Miles is the electronic newsletter of The Foundation. The newsletter is free to subscribers. To subscribe, please forward a subscription request to MilesfdnMCD@aol.com or milesfd@yahoo.com .

Across the Miles Listserv is a RESTRICTED and FULLY MODERATED list dedicated to ending interpersonal violence perpetrated by or upon military personnel through networking and direct action. Victims, survivors, counselors, legal advocates, social workers, mental health professionals, law enforcement personnel, public policy advocates, judicial authorities, friends and family of victims and survivors are welcome to join the discussion! To subscribe, send a request to acrossthemiles-subscribe@onelist.com

The Miles Foundation is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of interpersonal violence, especially as it pertains to the military. The Foundation represents a multidisciplinary approach to interpersonal violence which encompasses law enforcement, mental health professionals, municipal officials, legal scholars, advocates, judicial authorities, social workers, academics and public policy personnel (military and civilian).

The Foundation provides a litany of direct and support services to victims of violence perpetrated by and upon military personnel. The Foundation serves the population of military personnel, civilian spouses, intimate partners, former spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends and children. Services, include but are not limited to, development of safety plans; financial support; advocacy; attorney and therapist referrals; support group referrals; protective order documentation and service; development of victim impact statements; and engagement of witness protection programs.

The Foundation is also responsible for the development of local, state and national partnerships among organizations to strengthen the response to interpersonal violence associated with the military. The Foundation is responsible for the development of an ad hoc coalition of advocates representing victims throughout the country currently advocating for administrative and legislative initiatives to improve the military response. The Foundation and its partners drafted "Improving the US Armed Forces Response to Violence Against Women: Recommendations for Change." The recommendations have been distributed to select members of the Clinton Administration and Congress.

The Foundation fosters collaborative partnerships with civilian communities adjacent to military installations in order to develop and support coordinated community responses to violence. The Foundation is a full partner in the New London County Collaborative Partnership for Intervention and Prevention of Domestic Violence.

The Foundation supports trainings of military and civilian advocates in order to enhance protections, services and benefits to the population. The Foundation shares information relative to military protocols, programs and procedures with civilian communities and advocates.

Representatives of the Foundation continue to present information and analysis on the topic during Congressional briefings, seminars, conferences and meetings on violence, victim advocacy and witness protection.

Minutes, January 17, 1999; "Domestic Violence Endures as the Military's Enemy Within," Springfield Union News, January 17, 1999; "The War At Home," Army Times Publishing Company, May 10, 1999; "...Incomparable Numbers...," Virginian Pilot, May 1999; and CBS Evening News, July 1, 1999.

The Foundation also contributes to the debate within the Department of Defense and the service branches, Department of Justice, Department of Health and Human Services, Interagency Council on Women and United States Congress to enhance protections, services and benefits for the population through the development of administrative regulations and legislative initiatives.

The Foundation also serves as a repository for bibliographical and reference materials on the topic of violence associated with military culture. The Foundation has an extensive bibliography and reference collection. The Foundation supports research projects on the topic as well as serves as a resource for scholars, researchers, academics, legislators, public policy advocates and journalists.

The website for The Miles Foundation is under construction.

Across the Miles is the electronic newsletter of the Foundation. The newsletter is free to subscribers. In order to subscribe, please forward a subscription request to milesfd@yahoo.com.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at milesfd@yahoo.com or hansc@snet.net.

The Miles Foundation

Waterbury, CT 06721-0934

Telephone: 203-753-1204

The Foundation is dedicated to assisting women and children challenged by interpersonal violence

associated with the military. If you need additional information, please contact our office.

ANNOUNCEMENT...ANNOUNCEMENT...ANNOUNCEMENT

The Miles Foundation is a private non-profit, organization (501c-3) dedicated to promoting understanding of interpersonal violence, especially as it pertains to the United States Armed Forces. The Foundation is organized and operated exclusively for education and charitable purposes. The distribution of funds is limited to the promotion of awareness of interpersonal violence; to the education of the public about intimate partner violence; to service as a repository of information and research for administrators, legislators, law enforcement and judicial authorities in civilian communities adjacent to military installations; to providing support and advocacy services to victims of violence perpetrated by and upon military personnel; and to conducting research in order to serve the purposes of the Foundation.

The Foundation is not a membership organization. Membership is not being solicited.

The Foundation is a private organization which solicits funds from individuals, groups, organizations and foundations on behalf of victims of violence. The Foundation serves victims/survivors, civilian communities, advocacy organizations, judicial authorities and legislative bodies to enhance protections, services and benefits for victims of violence associated with the military.

The Foundation is engaged in educating the public through the media. The Foundation furnished support services to victims/survivors sharing case history information with producers of "The War At Home" featured on 60 Minutes, CBS News. Representatives of the Foundation have provided background information and commentary on various issues associated with family violence in the Services to various media outlets. An HBO documentary on domestic violence will also highlight research and cases associated with the Foundation.

The Foundation has furnished documents detailing prevalence data and comparative analysis to legislative bodies engaged in review of the Department of Defense and its programs on family violence. Program analysis has been conducted in order to foster policy initiatives. Congressional briefings have been presented by representatives of the Foundation.

The Foundation has also been engaged in the education of local, state and national domestic violence and sexual assault organizations for several years relative to military systems. A coalition of advocates and experts throughout the country has been formed. The coalition consists of local, state and national domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions; organizations dedicated to military personnel, spouses and children; victims/survivors; women's groups; children's organizations; and experts in the fields of psychiatry, social work, human rights, military systems, law enforcement and municipalities. A letter of recommendations and legislative initiatives will formalize the effort.

The Foundation continues to provide bibliographical references and research materials for journalists, students, legal scholars and social science researchers. The materials have been cited in scholarly articles and periodicals associated with several universities.

The Foundation has also been engaged by counsel for the class action litigation on behalf of victims of violence associated with the military to conduct intake. Victim advocates with expertise in crisis intervention, counseling of battered women and children, interviewing techniques, legal theory and social work are employed. To date, over five hundred individuals have sought information relative to participation. Intake and document review continue to ensure a comprehensive petition. Legal theory and referral is also provided

relative to Federal Torts Claim Actions.

In addition, the victim advocates have furnished support services and referrals for victims/survivors, such as therapists, support groups, attorneys and advocates. Victims/survivors have also been referred to media outlets in order to share case histories upon request.

The Board of Directors consists of experts in the field of interpersonal violence as well as related fields, such as law enforcement, municipal institutions, mental health services, legal advocacy and judicial policy. The Board has extensive knowledge of military systems and civilian community programs. The Board is not compensated for service.

"Across the Miles" is published by the Foundation for victims/survivors and advocates associated with the military. ATM contains news, information, referrals and advocacy updates. ATM is published weekly

and available upon request.

For further information, please contact the Miles Foundation at

Posted 20 Apr 00: "DoD Press: Defense Domestic Violence Task Force"

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No. 145-00

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March 24, 2000

NEW DEFENSE DEPARTMENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TASK FORCE CONDUCTS AN EXTENSIVE PROGRAM REVIEW

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen has announced the appointment of the members of a new, congressionally mandated task force to assess current domestic violence programs and policies

within the Department of Defense (DoD) and the military Services. The Defense Task Force on

Domestic Violence is comprised of members from the Departments of Defense, Justice, and Health and

Human Services; as well as highly regarded subject matter experts from the private sector.

"On behalf of DoD servicemembers and their families, I welcome the task force and all it has to offer as we address this complex issue. Providing a safe and wholesome environment for our military families is a key quality of life objective," said Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Management Policy Alphonso Maldon Jr. "This task force is comprised of highly experienced, extremely capable professionals. I am confident it will provide the Secretary with a comprehensive report and a plan that augments our current efforts to eliminate domestic violence within the military. I also believe its findings will help in our national efforts to address domestic violence in our communities."

The task force was established in October by the Fiscal 2000 National Defense Authorization Act. Members are charged with formulating a long-term, strategic plan that will assist the DoD in eliminating domestic violence within the Department. They will submit annual reports to the Secretary of Defense on their actions and the activities of the military departments to respond to domestic violence.

"Domestic violence is an offense against our institutional values. One incident of domestic violence is one too many," said Task Force Co-Chairman, Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jack W. Klimp, deputy chief of staff for Manpower & Reserve Affairs. "Clearly, DoD has made a substantial commitment of human resources and dollars over the past two decades to address domestic violence. However, like civilian communities, DoD can and should continue to improve its response to this national tragedy. We should continue to be the model for the rest of society," he stated. Department of Defense members of the task force are:

Lt. Gen. Jack W. Klimp, Marine Corps deputy chief of staff for Manpower & Reserve Affairs.

Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Fiscus, deputy judge advocate general of the Air Force.

Maj. Gen. Edward Soriano, commanding general, 7th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, Colo.

Rear Adm. Annette E. Brown, assistant commander, Navy Personnel Command Personal Readiness and

Community Support (PERS 6).

Brig. Gen. Joseph Composto, staff judge advocate to the commandant of the United States Marine Corps.

Brig. Gen. Leif H. Hendrickson, commanding general, Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Romig, U.S. Army assistant judge advocate general for Military Law and Operations.

Brig. Gen. Craig B. Whelden, commanding general United States Army Community and Family Support.

Capt. Steven W. Horton, U. S. Navy Judge Advocate General Corps, U.S. Navy, assistant staff judge

advocate general for Civil Law.

Sgt. Maj. Alford L. McMichael, Sergeant Major of the United States Marine Corps.

Elizabeth T. Corliss, a member of the Senior Executive Service, director of Personnel Force Development, deputy chief of staff for Personnel, U.S. Air Force.

John McEleny, a member of the Senior Executive Service, deputy director, Naval Criminal Investigative Service.

Non-DoD members of the task force are:

Louis J. Armijo¸ sergeant, Albuquerque, N.M. Police Department.

Judith E. Beals, executuve director of Jane Doe Inc., Massachusettes Coalition against Sexual and

Domestic Violence.

Dr. Jacquelyn C. Campbell, Anna D. Wolf Endowed Professor and Associate Dean for Doctoral Education

Programs and Research, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing.

Vickii Coffey, principal owner of Vickii Coffey & Associates Consulting Firm.

Marie M. Fortune, founder and senior analyst at the Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic

Violence.

Connie Garcia-Sponsler, training development and audit coordinator for the Battered Women's Justice

Project/Domestic Violence Resource Network.

Casey Gwinn, City Attorney of the City of San Diego.

Jackson Katz, founder and director of MVP Strategies.

Peter C. MacDonald, district judge, Third Judicial District Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Beckie Masaki, executive director and co-founder of the Asian Women's Shelter.

Catherine Pierce, director Summer of Safety Grants Program Corporation for National Service, Department

of Justice.

William D. Riley, program manager for the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPS), Administration of Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

For additional information, please contact

the task force executive director Robert L. Stein II, 703-696-9400 or 703-696-9424.

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Posted 20 Apr 00: "Towards Zero Tolerance: A Conference on Interpersonal Violence and Military Culture."

The Miles Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce "Towards Zero Tolerance: A Conference on Interpersonal Violence and Military Culture." This conference is part of the ongoing effort to educate professionals, practitioners and advocates to prevalence, policy, protocols and programs to strengthen the response to violence associated with the Armed Forces. The seminars provide a unique opportunity for researchers, practitioners, scientists and advocates from interdisciplinary backgrounds including psychology, sociology,

psychiatry, social work, nursing, women's studies, law, criminology, criminal justice, medicine, public health and child development.

The conference provides an unparalleled forum for sharing, integrating and critiquing accumulated knowledge while coalition building. The sessions will also include unique opportunities to witness victim survivors sharing their experiences and insights into military culture.

Goals of the Conference

The Conference is designed by and for civilian community-based advocates, military personnel and human service providers to foster professional excellence in the field of interpersonal violence by providing interdisciplinary professional education. The Conference's skill-building seminars combine the best of research and practice, providing immediately useful skills firmly grounded in the latest empirical research, study and

Seminars are designed for professionals in mental health, medicine, law, law enforcement, education, prevention, research, advocacy, child protective services, victims' rights, shelter services and allied fields. All aspects of interpersonal violence associated with military culture will be addressed including assessment, intervention, prevention, treatment with victims, perpetrators and families affected by physical, sexual domestic and psychological abuse and neglect. Cultural diversity will also be addressed.

Call for Papers, Panels and Presenters

We invite the submission of abstracts, papers, presentations and panels on all aspects of violent victimization associated with military culture including peer support, risk assessment, domestic violence, sexual harassment, physical and sexual abuse of children, pornography, Internet victimization, rape and other forms of violence. Topics of particular interest concern research, theory, methodology, ethical issues, treatment, prevention, comparative analysis and international studies.

Papers, presentations and panels on all aspects of prevention, policy, protocols, programs and research relative to victimization are invited. We particularly encourage papers on the following topics:

Risk Factors for Victimization

*Self-Reporting, Mandatory Reporting and Zero Tolerance

*Health Effects of Victimization

*Gender Based Violence and Militarism

*Incidence and Impact of Sexual Assault by Military Personnel

*Male Victims of Sexual Assault

*Impact of Military Culture on Sexual Harassment Policy

*Prevalence and Policy: Domestic Violence in Military Families

*Intimate Partner Violence and the Single Soldier, Sailor, Marine or Airman

*Race and Gender Discrimination and Military Organizational Culture

*Gender Integrated Training

*Avenues and Advocacy: Family Advocacy Program and Chaplains

*Peer Support and Aggression

*International Peacekeepers

*Deployments, OpsTempo and Duty

*Media and the Military

*Prosecuting the Military Defendant

*Advocating Before Congress

*Stalking: Federal Enclaves and Internet Victimization

*Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban

*Military Law Enforcement Training

*Trafficking, Prostitution and Pornography

*Jurisdiction: State, Federal and Military

*Uniform Code of Military Justice: At Home and Abroad

*Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue Policy

*Victims' Rights, Redress and Restitution

*Navigating the Military System

*In the Best Interest of the Victim: Military or Civilian?

*Treatment Protocols and Evaluation

*Violence Against Women Act: Application and Exception

Conference Features:

All participants are invited to bring a muffin or bagel and listen to early morning presentations of important and current research. Research breakfasts will be held daily.

Open Forums are less formal opportunities to learn about trends and express your thoughts and ideas on some of the most controversial issues. Open forums will be held during the evening. Topics include:

*Military Criminal Investigative Organizations

*Confidentiality of Communications

*Federal Enclave Exclusive Jurisdiction

*Adultery and Domestic Violence Linkages

*Military Training and Missions: Readiness and Unit Cohesion

Pre-Conference Institute

The Institute consists of in-depth, hands-on training seminars taught by leading experts in the field. The seminars are firmly grounded in the latest knowledge, research, law and experience. Victim advocates, shelter personnel and human service providers are encouraged to participate in the Institute. Victim survivors will share their considerable knowledge, insight and experiences in order to illustrate policy, protocol and programs. The topics will include: military protocol, procedure, policy; victims' rights and privileges; navigating the system; compensating the victim; protective orders-military and civilian; discipline and court-marital; and confidentiality of communications.

Please join our panelists from around the country to discuss interpersonal violence associated with the United States Armed Forces for a Congressional briefing. The discussion will include sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence and child maltreatment as well as the need for adoption of administrative regulations, legislative initiatives and statutory reforms. We hope the momentum from the Conference will encourage dialogue to promote a coordinated community response among military and civilian communities.

The setting for the Conference is New England during the summer of 2000 with the seacoast nearby as well as charming towns with restaurants, shopping, entertainment and attractions. Plan to begin or end your summer vacation with us in New England.

Postal Receipt of Abstracts April 10, 2000

Electronic Receipt of Abstracts April 15, 2000

Early Registration Deadline May 30, 2000

General Registration Deadline June 15, 2000

Last Day to Register June 30, 2000

Abstract Instructions and Form: In order for your abstract to be printed in the program proceedings, it must fit within the space below. Use 10 point (12cpi) type. The abstract should include purpose, method of study, and, if available, results and conclusions. Abstracts will be part of the program book available to conference attendees.

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Mail or email to: The Miles Foundation, Inc., P. O. Box 934, Waterbury, CT

06721-0934 Email: Milesfd@yahoo.com or Milesfdn@aol.com

The Miles Foundation, Inc. has a limited number of scholarships available for victims, victim survivors and students contingent upon additional funding. If you are interested in pursuing a scholarship should funds become available, please apply in writing describing the relevance of the conference to your experience, education and/or research, postmarked by April 15, 2000 to: The Miles Foundation, Inc., P. O. Box 934, Waterbury, CT 06721-0934. Priority will be given to applicants who are presenters. Recipients are encouraged to take advantage of lower rates by submitting registrations before May 15, 2000.

Invitation to Allied Organizations

If you are interested in cosponsoring the Conference, please contact The Miles Foundation at 203-270-0688 in order to receive a sponsorship prospectus.

About The Miles Foundation

The Foundation's efforts have been widely viewed as catalysts in the development of sexual assault and family violence policy, programs and prevention among military and civilian communities. The Miles Foundation is committed to:

*Providing professional education which promotes effective, culturally sensitive, interdisciplinary approaches to the identification, intervention, treatment and prevention of interpersonal violence associated with the Armed Forces.

*Promoting research and guidelines to inform professional practice.

*Educating the public about interpersonal violence associated with the military.

*Ensuring that public policy concerning interpersonal violence is well informed and constructive.

the miles foundation, inc.

waterbury, connecticut 06721-0934

telephone: 203-270-0688

My name is Annette LaFrancis. I was one of the people featured on CBS's "60 Minutes" on January 17, 1999, in the domestic violence in the military. I have created a web page that details my legal case with the Military. Please feel feel to link to this site: http://www.ctol.net/~annette/main.html

DEADLINE FOR SIGN-ON LETTER SUPPORTING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON VIOLENCE

AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES

After strong reaction from victims/survivors, advocates and members of Congress to The War At Home produced by 60 Minutes, the Department of Defense and the Services have conducted briefings and responded in writing to a recent Armed Services Committee inquiry relative to domestic violence.

While the briefings indicate a willingness by the Department to discuss the issue, the expertise and limited number of the participants is of concern. While the adoption of a confidentiality and privacy amendment

to the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen Bill of Rights by the United States Senate is good news, there is still cause for concern. The battle now turns to the process of public hearings to enhance protections, services and benefits for victims of violence.

A coalition of domestic violence and sexual assault advocates representing victims/survivors throughout the country have drafted a letter containing recommendations for change to be distributed to the Commander-in-Chief, Majority and Minority Leaders of the House and Senate and Chairs and Minority Leaders of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees. A public dialogue relative to the recommendations and legislative initiatives would ensure the reform of a system which does not consistently provide care and services to victims.

Victims/survivors are urging you, your family and friends to add your name to the attached letter. We encourage you to invite others to add their names to the letter as well. Congress needs to hear from all of us about the plight of the vulnerable population in the military community. The sign-on letter will be delivered to the Chairs and Minority Leaders of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees. Please e-mail Karen, Robin or Lorrie at The Miles Foundation at: hansc@snet.net or milesfd@yahoo.com by THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1999 to add your name to the letter. Be sure to include your name, mailing address

Please note the letter forwarded to Congress will not contain last names, addresses and phone numbers of victims/survivors due to safety and privacy concerns. In order to assure members of Congress of the legitimate nature of our concerns, certain documentation is required. Access to this private information will be limited.

Thank you for standing up for victims/survivors of violence against women and children!

The Honorable John Warner/Floyd Spence

Senate/House Armed Services Committee

Room 228, Russell Senate Office Building/2120 Capitol

Washington, DC 20510/20515

Dear Senator Warner/Representative Spence,

As you begin deliberations on military personnel affairs, we strongly urge you to conduct public hearings on violence against women and children associated with the United States Armed Forces.

We are pleased that the Congress has inquired of the Department of Defense and the Services as to the policies and programs of the Family Advocacy Program. We believe that the adoption of a confidentiality and privacy amendment to the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen Bill of Rights demonstrates a commitment to protecting spouses, intimate partners and children of military personnel and we hope you will endorse

the recommendations of our advocates.

We do, however, continue to have great concerns with regard to victim safety, offender and Command accountability and sanctions for criminal behavior. We would like for you to work closely with our advocates to ensure the adoption of more comprehensive administrative and legislative policies which support safety for women and children. The policy recommendations support a multidisciplinary approach to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and child abuse. The recommendations speak to an overarching strategy of prevention, intervention and sanctions for crimes against women and children.

As a leader of the Armed Services Committee, we fully appreciate the fact that the current crisis in Kosovo presents difficult choices to make, but we also maintain that the basic human rights and dignity of women and children challenged by violence perpetrated by United States Armed Forces deserves to be placed high on the list of priorities. The operations in Kosovo have actually spawned family crisis situations in numerous military households, especially at installations overseas.

Thank you in advance for your hard work and attention to this issue. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

(list of victims/surivors, family members and friends)

The Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Senate Armed Services Committee, conducted a hearing on personnel issues on March 24, 1999. The Department of Defense and the Services were furnished with advance questions for the record by Senate Armed Services Committee staff. Specifically, Question 10 inquired as to domestic violence, prevalence and response, by the Services.

The inquiry: The issue of domestic abuse was recently featured in a 60 Minutes broadcast. Following that broadcast the Committee was briefed by representatives of the Department of Defense. The briefing was

comprehensive and reassuring, however, subsequently several follow-up questions have arisen. What is your policy for record keeping on reports of domestic violence and tracking cases? Is there a central data

base to track domestic abuse cases? What policies are in place to ensure victims of domestic abuse are protected? Has the training curriculum for Commanding Officers for responding to and preventing domestic violence been vetted through a peer-review process from non-DoD experts? If not, why not? When was the most recent update to this curriculum? At what point(s) do you train officers and enlisted personnel on preventing domestic abuse?

The written responses of the Department of Defense and the Services may be obtained by contacting the Documents Room of the Senate Armed Services Committee at 202-224-8637 or accessed via the Internet at

http:www.senate.gov/~armed_services/hearings/1999/p990324.htm. The material is available on Adobe Acrobat Reader.

The Department and the Services did not verbally present testimony on domestic abuse. No exchanges occurred between Senators and Department representatives on the topic. Senators Snowe and Kennedy indicated the intention to question the Services. The Senators did not attend the hearing.

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