Advanced Certificate in Military Family Advocacy for the Modern Era

• Advanced Military Family Law: Understanding the legal complexities and nuances unique to military families, including jurisdictional issues, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, and the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act.

• Modern Military Family Dynamics: Examining the diverse and evolving nature of military families, including dual-military couples, same-sex partners, and single parents, and the impact on family advocacy.

• Trauma-Informed Care: Identifying the signs and symptoms of trauma and implementing evidence-based practices to support the healing and resilience of military families affected by trauma.

• Crisis Intervention and Prevention: Developing skills to assess, manage, and de-escalate crises in military families, including suicide prevention, domestic violence intervention, and child abuse reporting.

• Military Culture and Values: Exploring the core values, traditions, and challenges of military culture and their impact on military family advocacy, including deployment, reintegration, and separation.

• Technology and Virtual Advocacy: Utilizing technology and virtual platforms to deliver effective family advocacy services, including telehealth, online support groups, and social media engagement.

• Program Development and Evaluation: Designing, implementing, and evaluating family advocacy programs that meet the unique needs of military families, including evidence-based practices and outcome measurement.

• Ethical Considerations: Examining ethical dilemmas and decision-making frameworks in military family advocacy, including confidentiality, informed consent, and cultural competence.

• Research and Policy Analysis: Analyzing current research and policy trends impacting military families and their advocacy, including military family readiness, financial stability, and mental health.