Community Climate and Culture Survey for the Vicenza Military Community (VMC) and Darby Military Community (DMC)

Anonymous survey to identify areas of improvment within the VMC and DMC

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* 1. What installation do you belong to?

Darby Military Community (DMC)

Vicenza Military Community (VMC)

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* 2. How are you affiliated with the VMC/DMC? (Check all that apply.)

Military

Family Member - Spouse

Family Member - Child or Other

Civilian/Contractor

Veteran/Retiree

Local National

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* 3. How long ago did you PCS to the VMC/DMC?

Less than a month

1-6 months

6 months to a year

1-3 years

3-5 years

5+ years

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* 4. The following 4 questions are intended to assess EMPOWERMENT AND TRUST.
What are the TOP 3 ways that you get reliable information about resources and services within the VMC/DMC? (Select 3 answers.)

USAG Website

Organizations

Facebook

Instagram

Flyers

WhatsApp Groups

Commander or Supervisor

Word of Mouth

First 24 Hours Guide

Community Calendar

PCS Guide

Military One Source

Spouse

SFRGs/ DMC Key Spouses

I don't get information

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How confident are you that your responses to this survey will be taken seriously?

Not confident

A little confident

Neutral

Confident

Strongly confident

Not confident

A little confident

Neutral

Confident

Strongly confident

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* 6. Where are your medical needs met? (Check all that apply.)

Ederle Clinic

Del Din Aid Station

Casa Di Cura San Rosorre

US Abroad

San Bortolo

Padova University Hospital

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* 7. In the case of an emergency, which of the following emergency services are you confident could meet your needs? (Check all that apply.)

SHARP/SAPR

Military Police/ Provost Marshal

Family Advocacy Program

Army Emergency Relief

American Red Cross

Patient Liaison

Chaplain

US Abroad Urgent Care

Emergency On-Call Dentist

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 8. The following 4 questions relate to COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. How would you describe your level of satisfaction with the VMC/DMC?

I am not satisfied

I feel good but there could be improvement

I feel satisfied to be a member of the community

I am completley satisfied

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* 9. In your opinion, what are the benefits of being located in the VMC/DMC? (Choose up to 3)

Travel opportunities

Ease of maintaining an active lifestyle

Opportunities for spiritual growth

Positive cultural interactions

Culinary experiences

Great leaders

Opportunities for professional growth

Easy to make friends

Financial benefits

My family has become closer

Always something fun to do on or off post

Access to healthcare for physical or mental health

I do not see any benefits to being located at VMC or DMC

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Over the last year, what events have you participated in that increased your connection to this community? (Check all that apply.)

Oktoberfest

Hot Rods and Rock Stars

Christmas Tree Lighting

Soldiers Theatre

Eggstravaganza/ Eggapalooza

Fourth of July Celebration

Taste of Tuscany

Super Bowl Party

Escape from the Tower Run

Fall Bazaar

Spring Bazaar

Trunk or Treat

9/11 Remembrance Run

Coffee Talk

Wellness Wednesdays

Sporting events/activities

Community Leaders Information Forum (CLIF)

I was not aware that these events happened

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 11. Over the last year, what services have you used or participated in that increased your connection to this community? (Check all that apply.)

Outdoor Recreation Center

Art Center

United Service Organizations (USO)

U-Do-It Center

Army Community Service (ACS)

Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO)

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS)

Soldier and Family Readiness Group (SFRG)/Key Spouses

Autoskills Center

American Red Cross

Fitness Center

Aquatic Center

Spiritual Life Center

Library

The Arena

Chapel Community

Single Solider Networking Group

Volunteering Opportunities

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 12. The following 4 questions are intended to assess SOCIAL AND PERSONAL WELLBEING.
In your opinion, what, if any, are the top challenges of being located in the VMC or DMC and what has the impact been on your wellbeing?

	No significant impact	Minimal impact	Moderate impact	Significant impact	N/A
Financial burdens	Financial burdens No significant impact	Financial burdens Minimal impact	Financial burdens Moderate impact	Financial burdens Significant impact	Financial burdens N/A
Language barriers	Language barriers No significant impact	Language barriers Minimal impact	Language barriers Moderate impact	Language barriers Significant impact	Language barriers N/A
Cultural differences	Cultural differences No significant impact	Cultural differences Minimal impact	Cultural differences Moderate impact	Cultural differences Significant impact	Cultural differences N/A
Lack of social opportunities	Lack of social opportunities No significant impact	Lack of social opportunities Minimal impact	Lack of social opportunities Moderate impact	Lack of social opportunities Significant impact	Lack of social opportunities N/A
Lack of employment opportunities	Lack of employment opportunities No significant impact	Lack of employment opportunities Minimal impact	Lack of employment opportunities Moderate impact	Lack of employment opportunities Significant impact	Lack of employment opportunities N/A
Employment onboarding process	Employment onboarding process No significant impact	Employment onboarding process Minimal impact	Employment onboarding process Moderate impact	Employment onboarding process Significant impact	Employment onboarding process N/A
Marital hardships	Marital hardships No significant impact	Marital hardships Minimal impact	Marital hardships Moderate impact	Marital hardships Significant impact	Marital hardships N/A
Lack of access to healthcare (physical or mental)	Lack of access to healthcare (physical or mental) No significant impact	Lack of access to healthcare (physical or mental) Minimal impact	Lack of access to healthcare (physical or mental) Moderate impact	Lack of access to healthcare (physical or mental) Significant impact	Lack of access to healthcare (physical or mental) N/A
Difficult to stay physically active	Difficult to stay physically active No significant impact	Difficult to stay physically active Minimal impact	Difficult to stay physically active Moderate impact	Difficult to stay physically active Significant impact	Difficult to stay physically active N/A
Boredom	Boredom No significant impact	Boredom Minimal impact	Boredom Moderate impact	Boredom Significant impact	Boredom N/A
Lack of spiritual opportunities	Lack of spiritual opportunities No significant impact	Lack of spiritual opportunities Minimal impact	Lack of spiritual opportunities Moderate impact	Lack of spiritual opportunities Significant impact	Lack of spiritual opportunities N/A
Counterproductive leadership	Counterproductive leadership No significant impact	Counterproductive leadership Minimal impact	Counterproductive leadership Moderate impact	Counterproductive leadership Significant impact	Counterproductive leadership N/A
Driving	Driving No significant impact	Driving Minimal impact	Driving Moderate impact	Driving Significant impact	Driving N/A
Lack of communication about events or resources	Lack of communication about events or resources No significant impact	Lack of communication about events or resources Minimal impact	Lack of communication about events or resources Moderate impact	Lack of communication about events or resources Significant impact	Lack of communication about events or resources N/A
Alcohol abuse	Alcohol abuse No significant impact	Alcohol abuse Minimal impact	Alcohol abuse Moderate impact	Alcohol abuse Significant impact	Alcohol abuse N/A
Drug use	Drug use No significant impact	Drug use Minimal impact	Drug use Moderate impact	Drug use Significant impact	Drug use N/A
Discrimination or harrassment	Discrimination or harrassment No significant impact	Discrimination or harrassment Minimal impact	Discrimination or harrassment Moderate impact	Discrimination or harrassment Significant impact	Discrimination or harrassment N/A
Loneliness	Loneliness No significant impact	Loneliness Minimal impact	Loneliness Moderate impact	Loneliness Significant impact	Loneliness N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 13. What activities do you enjoy? (Choose up to 3 answers.)

5k Run/Walks

Group Fitness Classes

Yoga or Mindfulness Retreats

Cultural and Outdoor Trips

Dancing

Book Club

Arts and Crafts

Cooking Classes

Wine Tastings

Playing Sports

Hiking

Video Game Tournaments

Going to the Dog Park

Playing Board Games/Cards

Children Play Groups

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Referring to your response to Q13, what, if any, is the greatest barrier to doing these activities now? (Pick one)

Expense

Mobility

Awareness

Being alone

No community-led events

Lack of time

Other (please specify)

There are no barriers

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* 15. How would you describe your sense of purpose within the VMC or DMC?

I have no sense of purpose

I have some sense of purpose

I have an adequate amount of purpose

I have a strong sense of purpose

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* 16. Within the past 12 months, have you:

Other (please specify)

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* 17. The following 3 questions are intended to assess DIGNITY AND RESPECT.
Which of these statements do you agree with? (choose all that apply)

People in this community are treated with dignity and respect.

People in this community are accepting of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

People in this community can report incidents of discrimination or harrassment without fear of retaliation.

People in this community make me feel like I belong

None of the above

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* 18. How well does your community help newcomers adjust to living in Italy?

Not at all

Helps a little

Helps

Helps a lot

Not at all

Helps a little

Helps

Helps a lot

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* 19. Do you feel that your community celebrates diversity of ideas and people?

Strongly disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly agree

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* 20. What is ONE change that would most impact and improve the Quality of Life within VMC/DMC? [Enter "N/A" if you do not have a suggested change]

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* 21. THANK YOU for completing the survey. We will be hosting a forum to discuss the results of this survey and areas of improvement within the VMC and DMC. Please leave your personal email address if you are willing to participate. Otherwise, you may click DONE below.

	Yes	No
Stolen or shoplifted anything	Stolen or shoplifted anything Yes	Stolen or shoplifted anything No
Been sexually harassed in our community	Been sexually harassed in our community Yes	Been sexually harassed in our community No
Felt out of control with drinking or illegal drugs	Felt out of control with drinking or illegal drugs Yes	Felt out of control with drinking or illegal drugs No
Physically or verbally threatened a family member or girlfriend/boyfriend	Physically or verbally threatened a family member or girlfriend/boyfriend Yes	Physically or verbally threatened a family member or girlfriend/boyfriend No
Driven a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs	Driven a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Yes	Driven a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs No
Committed a crime against another person	Committed a crime against another person Yes	Committed a crime against another person No
Been in financial trouble	Been in financial trouble Yes	Been in financial trouble No
Used illegal drugs	Used illegal drugs Yes	Used illegal drugs No
Ridden in a vehicle with a driver who was under the influence of alcohol or drugs	Ridden in a vehicle with a driver who was under the influence of alcohol or drugs Yes	Ridden in a vehicle with a driver who was under the influence of alcohol or drugs No
Vandalized property	Vandalized property Yes	Vandalized property No
Had feelings of guilt or remorese after using drungs or alcohol	Had feelings of guilt or remorese after using drungs or alcohol Yes	Had feelings of guilt or remorese after using drungs or alcohol No
Been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease	Been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease Yes	Been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease No
Had more than one sexual partner	Had more than one sexual partner Yes	Had more than one sexual partner No
Had 6 or more drinks in one occasion	Had 6 or more drinks in one occasion Yes	Had 6 or more drinks in one occasion No
Had significant life changes	Had significant life changes Yes	Had significant life changes No
Had suicidal thoughts	Had suicidal thoughts Yes	Had suicidal thoughts No

Community Climate and Culture Survey for the Vicenza Military Community (VMC) and Darby Military Community (DMC)

Anonymous survey to identify areas of improvment within the VMC and DMC

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* 1. What installation do you belong to?

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* 2. How are you affiliated with the VMC/DMC? (Check all that apply.)

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* 3. How long ago did you PCS to the VMC/DMC?

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* 4. The following 4 questions are intended to assess EMPOWERMENT AND TRUST.What are the TOP 3 ways that you get reliable information about resources and services within the VMC/DMC? (Select 3 answers.)

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* 5. How confident are you that your responses to this survey will be taken seriously?

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* 6. Where are your medical needs met? (Check all that apply.)

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* 7. In the case of an emergency, which of the following emergency services are you confident could meet your needs? (Check all that apply.)

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* 8. The following 4 questions relate to COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. How would you describe your level of satisfaction with the VMC/DMC?

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* 9. In your opinion, what are the benefits of being located in the VMC/DMC? (Choose up to 3)

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* 10. Over the last year, what events have you participated in that increased your connection to this community? (Check all that apply.)

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* 11. Over the last year, what services have you used or participated in that increased your connection to this community? (Check all that apply.)

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* 12. The following 4 questions are intended to assess SOCIAL AND PERSONAL WELLBEING.In your opinion, what, if any, are the top challenges of being located in the VMC or DMC and what has the impact been on your wellbeing?

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* 13. What activities do you enjoy? (Choose up to 3 answers.)

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* 14. Referring to your response to Q13, what, if any, is the greatest barrier to doing these activities now? (Pick one)

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* 15. How would you describe your sense of purpose within the VMC or DMC?

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* 16. Within the past 12 months, have you:

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* 17. The following 3 questions are intended to assess DIGNITY AND RESPECT.Which of these statements do you agree with? (choose all that apply)

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* 18. How well does your community help newcomers adjust to living in Italy?

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* 19. Do you feel that your community celebrates diversity of ideas and people?

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* 20. What is ONE change that would most impact and improve the Quality of Life within VMC/DMC? [Enter "N/A" if you do not have a suggested change]

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* 21. THANK YOU for completing the survey. We will be hosting a forum to discuss the results of this survey and areas of improvement within the VMC and DMC. Please leave your personal email address if you are willing to participate. Otherwise, you may click DONE below.

* 4. The following 4 questions are intended to assess EMPOWERMENT AND TRUST.
What are the TOP 3 ways that you get reliable information about resources and services within the VMC/DMC? (Select 3 answers.)

* 12. The following 4 questions are intended to assess SOCIAL AND PERSONAL WELLBEING.
In your opinion, what, if any, are the top challenges of being located in the VMC or DMC and what has the impact been on your wellbeing?

* 17. The following 3 questions are intended to assess DIGNITY AND RESPECT.
Which of these statements do you agree with? (choose all that apply)