Our philosophy here is that we’re a refuge in every way and that everyone is absolutely valued.
CELEBRATING OUR 30th YEAR
The Western Territory’s news source
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— Irene Lewis, speaking of the L.A. Red Shield Center
for 30 years
October 19, 2012 Vol. 30, No. 17
Army aims to prevent bullying one child at a time
International College for Soldiers n First ever event fulfills a dream originally conceived in 1996.
n October is Bullying Prevention Month. BY JARED McKIERNAN Bullying torments individuals worldwide and, in some cases, leads to suicide. On Oct. 11, 15-year-old Amanda Todd of Vancouver, Canada, became the latest bullying victim to take her own life, sparking a global outcry against bullying that saw thousands flock to social media–using the hashtag #RIPAmanda–to relay their grievances. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), 37 percent of all students do not feel safe at school. The DOJ’s National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV) of 2009 revealed that more than 60 percent of the children surveyed had been exposed to violence in the past year. In the spirit of National Bullying Prevention Month, The Salvation Army is taking measures to help lower these numbers, prevent tragedies like Amanda’s, eliminate bullying and confront culprits. Red Cap, a Salvation Army anger management program to stop bullying at the source, began at Corps 614 in Toronto, Canada, and has now spread to Regina’s Coronation Park, a school for high-needs children, via the Army’s Haven of Hope. The program also runs in Australia. “Bullying is a large issue in the world, not just Canada,” said Valerie Pavey, territorial children’s ministries consultant in Toronto. An early intervention program for children 8-12 who struggle to properly deal with their emotional responses in stressful situations, Red Cap teaches children to identify emotions, develop the ability to pinpoint their anger triggers and deal with their feelings in a positive manner. Red Cap utilizes a traffic stop light as a coping tool: Red, “stop and calm down”; yellow, “think of a plan”; and green, “problem solve wisely.” After the course, students receive a red baseball cap that reminds them to “put a cap” on their anger. Locally, the Army keeps children’s safety a high priority as well. Irene Lewis, executive director of the Los Angeles Red Shield, said those who use their facility must adhere to a strict code of conduct, which outlaws any form of bullying. “We’ve had a lot of parents comment and say that their kids behave better here BULLYING, page 8
Inside: Frontlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Prayer Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Sharper Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 From the Desk of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Life Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 On the Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Delegates from around the world came together in London at the International College for Soldiers. Photo by Richard Munn
BY ANNIE CARTER WITH KAREN GLEASON The first ever International College for Soldiers (ICS), held Sept. 10-24 at the International College for Officers and Centre for Spiritual Life Development (ICO/CSLD) in London, included 25 young adult delegates from around The Salvation Army world for an intensive two weeks of study, worship, evangelism and ministry. “The ICS had a sense of history-in-the-making, with a long awaited dream realized,” said Colonel Janet
Munn, international secretary for spiritual life and associate principal, ICO. “Every one of us present to participate in this first ICS had an understanding by the Spirit, that this was both a privilege and responsibility—to move forward in the world and announce the good news that the kingdom of God is at hand.” Fulfilling a 1996 International Spiritual Life Commission recommendation, the ICS included selected delegates nominated by his or her territory for exemplary soldiership, leadership potential and English-language proficiency. Delegates represented all five Salvation
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Enter to win the spotlight n Dallas Thanksgiving Day NFL game could feature your video. Ever dream of starring in an NFL halftime show? How about seeing the Dallas Cowboys play the Washington Redskins in person at The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff game Thanksgiving Day? Enter the Red Kettle Kickoff Youth Football Video Contest for a chance to win. Starting Oct. 28, submit your youth football highlights video online at http:// bit.ly/KettleKickoff2012, adhering to the following rules: • Videos should feature a highlighted play or moment from a
youth (pre-collegiate) football game. • Videos should be no longer than 60 seconds in length. • Video file size can be no larger than 300 MB. • Video submission form must be completed to include contact information, the name of the high-lighted player(s), city/state and team. The video with the highest number of votes by Nov. 16 will be eligible for the Grand Prize—your video featured during the Dallas Cowboys halftime show on Thanksgiving Day 2012 and four tickets to the game. From blog.salvationarmyusa.org
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Museum of the West archives now searchable online n First digitization project complete with more to come
individuals are deported or released back into the United States. “[The Bible studies] have had a tremendous impact at our facility,” said the Rev. Richard Barnes, chaplain and religious services coordinator at the facility. “Captain Esqueda encourages the detainees who attend his Bible studies with a message of God’s presence, comfort, and above all, hope. The detainees realize that because God is
The Salvation Army Museum of the West, located on the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at Crestmont campus, holds a rich collection of materials representing the tireless work done by officers in the Western Territory throughout its history, and is now available online. “It’s exciting to see that the history of God’s work in the Western Territory will now be available for Salvationists to enjoy and utilize in this easy access manner,” said Major Cindy Foley, CFOT director of special services. When the current CFOT museum was established in 2002, it inherited the territorial archive of Army-related documents, objects and photographs documenting Salvation Army presence in the West since 1882. The materials had been in storage since the college and territorial headquarters moved from San Francisco to Southern California in 1975, until museum staff began scanning and cataloging these materials in 2007. As part of an initiative to make Museum of the West collections available virtually, Museum Director Sheila Chatterjee and Web
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(L-r) Rev. Richard Barnes and Captain Jerry Esqueda outside the Immigration Detention Center
El Centro Corps’ Bible study instills hope in immigrants n El Centro Corps offers weekly class for possible deportees. Captain Jerry Esqueda conducts a weekly Bible study at the Service Processing Center in El Centro, Calif., for detainees facing possible deportation. The Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division facility holds up to 500 men at a time while immigration statuses are clarified. From there,