In an effort to break the cycle of domestic violence, Fort Hood Commander Lt. Gen. Thomas Metz has designated Friday as Domestic Violence Prevention Stand Down Day on post.

A series of events and training sessions throughout the day is aimed at increasing awareness and to reinforce the post’s policy of domestic violence prevention and protection of abuse victims.

"I am personally dedicated to the prevention of domestic violence," Metz said.

"Domestic violence is not an acceptable option in America's war-winning force, and preventing domestic violence is a key factor in maintaining our force's mission readiness,” he said.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION STAND DOWN DAY EVENTS
(Source: Fort Hood:

Domestic Violence Stand Down Day Commander's Breakfast and Senior Leader's Training Session: 7 to 9 a.m. at the Fort Hood Officers' Club. Hosted by LTG Metz, the breakfast is designed for General Officers and their respective Command Sergeant Majors, Brigade and Battalion Commanders and their Command Sergeant Majors. Ms. Delores Johnson, Director of Family Programs at the U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center is the keynote speaker. Advance tickets are $7.60 and can be purchased from the Battalion Command Financial Specialist/ Family Advocacy Program Specialist or by visiting the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program office at the Rivers Center, Bldg 121.

Unit Commander/First Sergeant Training: Two training sessions will be available at Palmer Theater, bldg 334. LTG Metz will be attending at least one of the training sessions. The first session is scheduled 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and the second session is scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Domestic Violence Awareness Training: Battalion CFS/FAS will conduct training across the installation. Time and location will be determined by the unit Commander.

Professional Development Training: Designed for military and civilian personnel who respond to incidents of domestic violence, such as law enforcement, staff from the Department of Social Work, Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program, Families in Crisis Shelter, and Texas Department of Family Protective Service will begin at the Community Events Center, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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