A Re-Entry Roadmap for Veterans Incarcerated in Virginia
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Virginia Wounded Warrior Program and the Virginia Department of Corrections have partnered to provide this guidebook to help veterans and their families achieve their goals for a successful re-entry to their community after incarceration.
Mike Dailey's DVS Dragstar
On Saturday, October 8th at Summer Duck Raceway located in beautiful Summer Duck VA, Mike Dailey rolled out for the first time his dragster bearing theVirginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) logo.
Wounded Warriors hunt at Radford Army Ammunition Plant
Six veterans from southwest Virginia spent the day huntingRADFORD; Va — The war in Afghanistan began 10 years ago, October 7, 2001. Since then, thousands of soldiers have returned home wounded. A program here in Virginia is helping our veterans cope with the after-effects of war.
Purple heart awarded for traumatic brain injury
On July 5, 2011, S. Vaughan Wilson III, was awarded his purple heart for a traumatic brain injury received in 2005 while serving with 173rd Airborne in Afghanistan. As more is learned about traumatic brain injuries and how they can severely injure a servicemember, the United States Army has adopted modified criteria for purple heart qualifications.
For Military Parents
Helping Your Child
Even the youngest child can be affected by the changes your family faces. Understanding this is the first of a few simple steps you can take to help your child cope.
What To Expect
If you are experiencing any kind of stress or trauma, chances are your children are, too. They may have all kinds of feelings, including:
- Worry
- Sadness
- Anxiety
- Anger
What To Look For
Kids can't always tell you what's going on; instead they show it. Depending on age, your child may:
- Seem uninterested in you or in fun things
- Do things they've grown out of, like thumb-sucking
- Have problems eating or sleeping
- Feel anxious when separated from you
- Act out by hitting or pushing
- Cling, cry, whine - a lot
- Constantly try to get your attention
What You Can Do
Your child's reactions might be frustrating, or even hard to understand. Try to:
- Provide extra attention
- Listen
- Be open to talking about the hard things
- Let them know their feelings are normal
- Keep things steady and routine
- Follow through with plans and promises
- Respond with patience, not anger
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