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Making Memorial Day Meaningful: Supporting Military-Connected Students

By |May 23rd, 2017|

Memorial Day was established after the Civil War to honor those who had died while in military service. It is observed each year on the last Monday of May. While non-military families often see Memorial Day as the first celebration of summer, those connected to the military are likely to see it differently.

Military-connected students almost certainly attend your schools. There are nearly 2 million children of active-service members — that is, with parents in active duty military, National Guard or Reserves. They live in communities across the nation. More than 80 percent attend public schools.
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Bay Area veterans in bad shape: Many are jobless, homeless, depressed or suicidal

By |May 17th, 2017|

USC survey finds the region is unprepared to meet service members’ needs; the situation is worse than in other parts of California
by Claudia Bustamante

Most service members leaving the military and returning to the San Francisco Bay Area aren’t prepared for the transition home and have a range of needs that can’t be addressed by a single organization, according to a new study from the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.

“The State of the American Veteran: The San Francisco Veterans Study” is the fourth comprehensive research study of a local military population — and third in California — conducted by […]

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Most veterans return to San Francisco unprepared for civilian life, USC study finds

By |May 9th, 2017|

San Francisco veterans report greater challenges than in other parts of the state
Most service members leaving the military and returning to the San Francisco Bay Area are not prepared for the transition home and have a range of needs that cannot be addressed by a single organization, according to a new University of Southern California report released Tuesday.

“The State of the American Veteran: The San Francisco Veterans Study” is the fourth comprehensive research study of a local military population — and third in California — conducted by the Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families at the […]

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CIR director discusses Military Sexual Assault

By |April 24th, 2017|

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Carl Castro, associate professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, discusses what is currently known about the scope of the issue within the military. As director of the school’s Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families, Castro and colleagues have conducted research into various aspects, including the root causes, numerous myths, and the role that military culture can contribute to sexual assault. In this audio segment, Castro also discusses the importance of supporting victims of sexual assault in the military, especially because of its long-term effects that […]

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4th Annual Event Celebrates Military Children

By |April 18th, 2017|

A celebration of the unique lives and sacrifices of children from military families was held earlier this month at the Los Angeles Public Library’s Central Branch.

In honor of Military Child Month, the event was organized by the Mindful Warrior Project and its partners – the Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti, the Los Angeles Public Library, and Operation Family Caregiver.  It offered a variety of activities including a puppet show, face painting, balloon hats and a drum circle. There were crafts and other interactive activities personalized for the older children. Healthy and organic snacks were also provided.

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LA’s efforts supporting military children

By |April 13th, 2017|

Deborah Hayes, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work adjunct professor and co-chair of the Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative working group on families and children, discusses the work the collaborative has been able to do over the years to support military children and their families.
As a collaborative, we are truly a number of different organizations and individuals with the same goal, the same vision. And that is to support military-connected children, to identify them in different service areas so that we can be better able to provide for their needs.

Also to see where they are doing well and to acknowledge […]

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Pricing

By |April 13th, 2017|

Pricing

         Early Bird Discount
through July 31
            Regular Rate

 

General Registration
$250
$300

Day-Of Registration
*space permitting
 –
$350

 

*Registration fee includes access to both days of the conference programming, break beverages/snacks, evening reception on Day 1, sit-down lunch on Day 2, and access to speaker presentations.
CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY
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Venue & Accommodations

By |April 13th, 2017|

Venue & Accommodations
MILLENNIUM BILTMORE LOS ANGELES
506 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90071

The State of the American Veteran Conference will take place at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. The hotel is conveniently located near numerous restaurants, bars, museums and cultural venues.

Rates for conference attendees start at $199/night plus tax. Deadline to […]

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State of the American Veteran Conference 2017

By |April 13th, 2017|

State of the American Veteran Conference
***UPDATE***
Recommendations from the 2017 State of the American Veteran Conference now available online.

 

Thank you for attending last week’s State of the American Veteran Conference by the Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families (CIR) at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. More than 300 leaders […]

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Biltmore Hotel

By |April 13th, 2017|

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