Public policies that should reflect the definitive body of science that show significant positive Health Impacts that companion animals have on human health. The va says it doesnt have enough evidence to support Service Animals for veterans who have pts, we disrespectfully disagree and thats why we support hr4764. We believe there is significant Scientific Evidence to support the efficacy of service dogs for veterans who have pts. We funded the first systematic review on research of animal assisted gervention that was conducted at Purdue University dr. Fallonsal ma matter and it was published less than a year ago and what it found was preliminary evidence that animals provide unique elements to address pts symptoms and i think its also really important to note because mr. Diamond said whats the harm. This systematic review of published and Unpublished Research found no negative effects from any of these studies, so no harm was found in any of the research that we looked at. So, we thin
Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Veteran suicide continue to be a national epidemic. Veterans are estimated to have a suicide rate thats 50 higher than those who did not serve in the military. Major driver of sued rates is the incidence of post Traumatic Stress among our veterans. According to the department of veterans affairs, between 11 and 20 of those who served in operatiOperation Iraqi freedomr enduring freedom suffer from pts. Veterans with pts may be troubled by intrusive thoughts, avoid people, places and things, and experience hyperawareness and nightmares. They mind find they are no longer able to trust and love those closest to them. Some may even feel that life is no longer worth living. Unfortunately, many veterans have had significant problems in receiving the health care they deserve. Issues regarding inadequate treatment of veterans by the va have been widely reported. These include long wait times and the overprescription of
I know that some of the most important moments of this conference will take place in the hallways over dinner and between sessions. You all represent the very best of our criminal Justice System. The very best of treatment and the very best of veterans affairs. You are transforming the courtroom. You are transforming our communities and transforming this great nation. The most exciting part of this conference will be seeing all of you share your ideas and make lasting connections. Valor is not limited to the battlefield. Valor means it showing courage in the face of adversity. Veterans Treatment Courts are defined by valor. It takes valor to fight to implement a Veterans Treatment Court. To transform the way veterans in the Justice System are handled in this country. It takes valor to continue to serve your nation by volunteering as a mentor to your brothers and sisters who are struggling at home. And of course, the incredible graduates show valor every day. By accepting the help being
Agencies commission to the San Francisco redevelopment agencies for tuesday, november 17, 2015. Welcome to members of the public. Madam secretary, can you please call the first item . Thank you madam chair, the first order of business is item 1, rollcall. Commission numbers please respond when i call your name. Commissioner wanda hart is absent. Commission youer penmental. Here. Present. Commissioner singh. Here. Commissioner bustos. Here. Madam chair rosales. Here. Commission wanda hart is absent. All other members of the commission are present. The next order of business is item 2, announcement. A, the next regularly scheduled meeting of december 1, 2015 will be held at 1 00 p. M. At city hall, room 416. B, announcements of prohibitioning of sound producing Electronic Devices during the meeting. Please be advised that the ringing of and use of cellphones, pagers, and signally sound producing Electronic Devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the chair and the r
Relating, connecting those bayview Hunters Point enterprises and teaming them with experienced mentors. For phase 1, the developer is in compliance with the phase 1 cap or skraubgz Assistance Program. Butler enterprises administers the Technical Assistance and Financial Assistance program. The assurety Ty Development program has been waived by the contractor. Administers their mentor ship program. For phase 2, the developer is in compliance with the Construction Assistance Program. Phase 2, unlike phase 1, sets a spending requirement. The developer is required to spend 250,000 dollars a year for a total of 10 years for 2. 5 Million Dollars total. To date, in the 2 years that the developer has been active on phase 2, they have spent 265,000 dollars which provides a short fall of 235,000 dollars. However, the phase 2 d da expressly addresses this as a potential and says that any short fall that should occur at the end of the 10 year term should be paid to either the Community Benefits fu