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The Family Advocacy Program, or FAP, is the Defense Department’s program designated to address child abuse and neglect, domestic abuse, and problematic sexual behavior in children and youth. FAP is delivered through the military services, which work in coordination with key military components and civilian agencies to:
Find your local Family Advocacy ProgramIf you would like to learn more about FAP’s services – or need to make a report of child abuse and neglect, domestic abuse, or problematic sexual behavior – use the Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate Locator to find help near you. FAP directly provides or coordinates a range of services for individuals and families impacted by abuse and neglect. FAP services are designed to:
FAP services are available for service members, their partners and family members. FAP staff are professionally trained in abuse prevention and response and offer a range of services and programs. These services include support for new and expecting parents, workshops to build and improve skills for healthy relationships, counseling and/or treatment, as well as help in planning for safety in a crisis. They also respond to reports of child abuse and neglect, domestic abuse, and problematic sexual behavior in children and youth. Whether you are seeking help because of domestic abuse, or have concerns for a child’s safety, FAP can assist and connect you with helpful resources. Below, we’ve answered some frequently asked questions about how FAP supports service members, their partners and family members through prevention, reporting and treatment – and how you can play a role in supporting members of the military community impacted by abuse.
How does FAP support service members, their partners and family members impacted by abuse? FAP provides clinical and non-clinical services to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect, domestic abuse, and problematic sexual behavior in children and youth. FAP’s top priority is safety for individuals and families in the military community who may be at risk for, or experiencing, abuse. FAP also works with service members, their partners and family members to encourage healthy, abuse-free relationships and nurturing parenting. Some of these services include:
How does FAP handle reports of domestic abuse? ReportingThere are two types of reports a person can make for domestic/relationship abuse. The response and services available depend on the type of report. Restricted or confidential reporting: This allows victims to receive victim advocacy, safety planning and clinical counseling, and sometimes medical care, without notifying the abuser, command or law enforcement. This option has some limitations. It is:
Unrestricted reporting: This allows victims to receive victim advocacy, safety planning, clinical counseling and medical care. This option:
Services available to individuals involved in domestic/relationship abuse:
How does FAP handle reports of child abuse and neglect? ReportingFor all incidents of suspected child abuse or neglect in the United States, the person receiving the initial report must notify the local Child Welfare Services agency, which has the primary responsibility to investigate reports. FAP services do not replace this function. Most FAP offices have agreements in place allowing formal coordination between FAP and Child Welfare Service providers. Overseas, this process is determined by the Status of Forces Agreement with the country in which the child resides. Services available to children and families involved in child abuse or neglect:
FAP also responds to reports of children and youth exhibiting and impacted from problematic sexual behavior. FAP addresses these reports and provides support for the parents of both children impacted by, and children exhibiting harmful sexual behavior.
What is considered domestic abuse, and when will FAP get involved? The Defense Department defines domestic abuse as a pattern of behavior resulting in:
Domestic abuse may also involve physical abuse, including sexual abuse. The use, attempted use, or threatened use of force is considered domestic abuse and is an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, state and federal laws. Department policy defines an intimate partner as:
Does there need to be physical abuse for FAP to provide help for domestic abuse? There does not have to be any physical violence for FAP to provide help for domestic abuse. If FAP receives a report of domestic abuse involving a service member or their partner, FAP will contact the victim to ensure their safety, assess risk for immediate harm and work collaboratively with the victim to determine next steps tailored to their situation. There are different options for reporting abuse. Depending on who makes the report of domestic abuse and the reporting option selected, different steps may be taken to notify command, interview the alleged abuser and contact military law enforcement.
What is considered child abuse and neglect, and when will FAP get involved? The department and each of the military services define child abuse and neglect as the physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect of a child that harms or threatens their welfare. Generally, victims of child abuse are under the age of 18. Under department policy, harm to the child must be committed by a parent or guardian or trusted person acting in a caregiving role. The child must be a dependent of a service member, or a civilian child who has been harmed by a service member or a civilian working in or associated with a Defense Department school, child development center, family child care home or youth activity. In some cases of child abuse or neglect, the incident may be an example of poor judgment or a one-time act not characteristic of the individual’s relationship with the child. In other cases, an adult responsible for the child’s care will repeatedly harm or threaten the child using inappropriate discipline, physical or sexual violence, withhold food or basic care, or not provide adequate supervision. Upon receiving a report of child abuse or neglect, FAP will notify the non-abusing parents or caregivers and work with the family to ensure the child’s safety. FAP will continue to provide emotional support and other services, as requested, throughout the duration of the case. It will also work with the local Child Protective Services, which is required by law to investigate the reported abuse. FAP will also notify the command of the victim’s parents. Note: If you are seeking information on problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, you can learn more about Healthy Sexual Behaviors in Children via Military OneSource.
What is considered problematic sexual behavior in children and youth, and when will FAP get involved? Problematic sexual behavior in children and youth is defined as behavior, initiated by children and youth under the age of 18, that involves using sexual or private body parts in a manner that is developmentally inappropriate or potentially harmful to the individual or the individuals impacted by the behavior. FAP will become involved upon receiving a report of concerning sexual behavior by a child or adolescent, whether the incident occurs at a Department of Defense Education Activity school, Child and Youth Program, Child Development Center or elsewhere. It will work with you and your child to determine the appropriate response and support you through next steps.
Does involvement with FAP affect a service member’s career? FAP works with individuals and families to end the use of violence and other harmful behaviors in relationships, not to end military careers. Its first priority is to employ trauma-informed and research-supported interventions to restore safety in relationships, when possible, and to empower those who have experienced harm to access and use the resources they need to heal. Just as domestic abuse and child abuse and neglect are crimes in the civilian justice system, incidents of abuse that rise to the level of serious harm in the military are subject to requirements under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and/or command action. Financial resources are available if you are a military spouse or active-duty spouse who has left an abusive relationship, and your service-member spouse has been separated from the service due to domestic or child abuse. In those situations, you may be eligible for transitional compensation as a way to help you get back on your feet.
How do domestic abuse victim advocates help individuals experiencing domestic abuse? Domestic abuse victim advocates are trained professionals who provide non-clinical services and support to service members and their partners or family members experiencing domestic abuse, including:
When conducting a job safety analysis which of the following steps should you complete first?4 Basic Steps to Conducting a Job Safety Analysis. Step 1: Select the Jobs to Be Analyzed. ... . Step 2: Break the Job into a Defined Sequence. ... . Step 3: Identify the Potential Hazards of Each Task. ... . Step 4: Develop Preventive Measures to Reduce or Eliminate Hazards.. Who is responsible for establishing policy and ensuring FAP meets command?Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) is the Navy's executor of FAP and provides implementation guidance for the FAP program. 7.
Which of the following programs is designed to protect service members civilian employees?The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) protects the civilian employment rights of servicemembers and veterans.
What is a Navpers 1070 887 form issued to a Sailor?a. NAVPERS 1070/887 Sex Offense Accountability Record is a form to be used to document sex-related offenses in a Service member's official military personnel file (OMPF) per reference (a).
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