Funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement / Финансируется Офисом по Расселению Беженцев
WHY MARRIAGE MATTERS IN AMERICA/ Почему брак так важен в Америке?
Какие ассоциации вызывает в вашем сознании слово гармония? По всей вероятности, вы сразу же вспоминаем о благозвучной музыке, построенной на определенных законах. Именно законы гармонии позволяют композитору творить музыкальную композицию, благотворно влияющую на слушателя. А как обстоят дела с гармонией нашей семейной жизни, с гармонией межличностных отношений – между мужем и женой, родителями и детьми? Возможно ли создать крепкую, «благозвучную» семью без соблюдения определенных законов? Всякий разумный человек понимает, что нет. Как и в музыке, в системе межличностных отношений неуместна хаотичность и неустройство. Славянский Центр Помощи предлагаем всем беженцам пройти уникальную программу "Здоровый брак" - для укрепления семьи. В рамках данной программы наш центр организует и проводит специальные бесплатные семинары для семей беженцев. Если вы заинтересовались этими семинарами, пожалуйста, звоните для регистрации по телефону (916) 925-1071.
Исполнительный директор Славянского Центра Помощи, Роман Ромасьо
The California Refugee Healthy Marriage Project is a statewide collaborative project led by Lao Family and involves three refugee community-based organizations including Cambodian Association of America, Slavic Assistance Center, and Vietnamese Community Development, Inc. With a goal of promoting the maintenance and preservation of stable marriages and family units in the refugee community, the California Refugee Healthy Marriage Project uses the Power of Two curriculum to deliver culturally-sensitive education workshops and activities to families struggling with the unique challenges of integration and acculturation.
Power of Two Curriculum / Учебная программа семинаров 
Healthy Marriage Presentation
Healthy Marriage Presentation
The California Refugee Healthy Marriage Project offers assistance to couples (including pre-marriage) and families that focuses on: developing, building, and maintaining strong and satisfying marriages; developing effective communication anger management, conflict resolution and negotiation skills; marriage- and family-strengthening activities; family financial literacy, management and budgeting, and asset development; effective parenting techniques and raising children in a positive environment.
Our RADIO PROGRAM "Healthy Family" is oriented towards the needs of our refugee families. It's a half-hour program, once a week, every Monday, at 6:30 p.m., on the radio 1690 AM. The primary purpose of the program is to inform our refugees about healthy marriage programs/workshops/etc. We are providing practical educational tools workshops to address the issues affecting refugee marriages/kids/family. Radio Host - our facilitator, Ivan Leshchuk.
A Guide for New Immigrants (English version) A Guide for New Immigrants (Russian version)
Benefits of Healthy Marriages For Children
- Physically healthier
- More likely to succeed academically
- More likely to attend college
- Less likely to attempt or commit suicide
- Demonstrate less behavioral problems
- Less likely to be a victim of physical or sexual abuse
- Less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol
- Have a better relationship with their mothers and fathers
- Decreases their chances of divorcing when they get married
- Less likely to become pregnant as a teenager
- Less likely to be sexually active as teenagers
- Less likely to be raised in poverty
KIDS & LAW: An A-To-Z Guide for Parents / ДЕТИ И ЗАКОН: АВС руководство для Родителей
Benefits of Healthy Marriages
For Women
- More satisfying relationship
- Emotionally healthier
- Wealthier
- Less likely to be victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or other violent crimes
- Less likely to attempt or commit suicide
- Decrease risk of drug and alcohol abuse
- Less likely to remain or end up in poverty
- Have better relationships with their children
- Physically healthier
Domestic Violence Brochure (Sacramento Police Department)
Benefits of Healthy Marriages
For Men
- Live longer
- Physically healthier
- Wealthier
- Increase in the stability of employment
- Higher wages
- Emotionally healthier
- Decrease risk of drug and alcohol abuse
- Have better relationships with their children
- More satisfying sexual relationship
- Less likely to commit violent crimes
- Less likely to attempt or commit suicide
Benefits of Healthy Marriages
For Communities
- Higher rates of physically healthy citizens
- Higher rates of emotionally healthy citizens
- Higher rates of educated citizens
- Lower domestic violence rates
- Lower crime statistics
- Lower teen age pregnancy rates
- Lower rates of juvenile delinquency
- Higher rates of home ownership
- Lower rates of migration
- Higher property values
- Decreased need for social services
USEFUL LINKS/RESOURCES
California Refugee Healthy Marriage Project
"Connections" : Refugee Healthy Marriage Initiative Information Exchange Magazine (April, 2009)
A Guide for New Immigrants
Marriage Brochure (English Version)
Marriage Brochure (Russian Version)
Domestic Violence Brochure (Sacramento Police Department)
Relationship Communication Workshops for Married and Premarital Couples Come join us for a refreshing evening of exploring your relationship and learning some new communication skills that will greatly increase your chances for a fulfilling marriage. To register please call at Slavic Assistance Center (Executive Director, Roman Romaso) 2117 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825, Phone: 925-1071, Fax.: 925-1072