PICATINNY ARSENAL

1. PICATINNY ARSENAL Family Advocacy Program (FAP) AR 608-18 Army Community Service Building 34 N

2. FAP Goals • Maintain Soldier readiness • Strengthen current and former military Families

3. Annual FAP/ SAPR Training Requirements • There is a CY annual training requirement for Family Advocacy and The Sexual Assault Prevention Response Program.

4. FAP Tools • Prompt clinical assessment • Treatment options for victims, family members and abusers • Criminal investigation leading to offender accountability • Prevention education

5. FAP Services Married military couples presenting with an incident Self referred military couples Non-married couples involving a military member having a child in common Co-habiting couples (intimate opposite sex partner of a military member)

6. Two Types of DV Reporting FAP Unrestricted Reporting: Incident is presented to the Case Review Committee. FAP Restricted Reporting: Restricted reports are not brought forward to the CRC.

7. DV Unrestricted Reporting • DoD and Army policy favors unrestricted reporting enables offender accountability • Allows victim to receive: Protective services • Medical treatment • A forensic examination • Advocacy services • Clinical counseling • Pastoral Counseling

8. Unrestricted Reports of Abuse • Law Enforcement is the 24/7 Reporting Point of Contact (RPOC). Law Enforcement can be reached at: 973-724-PAPD (7273) • The Family Advocacy Program Manger (FAPM) is contacted by the RPOC. The FAPM is available at (973) 724-3568.

9. Eligible to receive a Restricted Report 1. Victim Advocate (VA) 2. The Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM) • Healthcare Provider (including FAP clinical social workers and their supervisors)

10. Restricted Reporting The Report does not trigger the criminal investigative process and there is no offender accountability RR Services: • Medical treatment • A forensic examination • Advocacy services • Clinical Counseling • Pastoral Counseling

11. Purpose of Restricted Reporting • Provides additional time to receive information and support • Maintains Anonymity • Enhances informed decision making • Can be changed to unrestricted

12. Who is Eligible? Restricted reporting is limited to: Domestic violence victims who are either the active duty member, marriedto an active duty member or an intimate partner of active duty member.

13. Qualifying for Restricted Reporting • Each request is: • Assessed for imminent threat • A determination if children were present If either condition exist the RRO is denied

14. Referral management The scope of the services is dependent upon the reporting option selection.

15. DV Restricted Reporting Requirements • Negated if the victim discloses the domestic abuse incident to others than the individuals in the protective sphere especially if the person is required by regulation or law to report. • Point of information, military chaplains cannot offer restricted report to a victim since communication with a military chaplain is privileged communication .

16. Sexual Assault Sexual assault occurring within a marriage or a qualifying intimate relationship is managed under FAP as an incident of domestic violence.

17. Domestic Violence A determination of domestic violence (DV) is typically not a single act or event of violence. There is conflict and resolution of conflicts in all families. DV is an on going system of controlling and manipulative behaviors that are purposeful, using deliberate techniques leading to the pathological control of an intimate partner.

18. Converting a Restricted Report to an Unrestricted Report The victim must indicate, in writing, the Reporting option selection or any changes to the selection by completing the required form (DD Form 2910,Nov 2008).

19. Independent Investigations, Cont’d. Witnesses can independently make contact with authorities. Specified individuals honor restricted reporting communications, even if an independent investigation is undertaken.

20. Independent Investigations • Disclosures by victims to persons other than those specified by this policy may result in an independent investigation by law enforcement and an official response by FAP • Disclosure by a third party to Command will trigger a requirement for notifying law enforcement and FAP regardless of a victim’s preference for making a restricted report

21. Process for Disclosing Covered Communications • If an exception applies, disclosure process will include: • Reasonable effort to provide victim with advanced notice of intent to disclose • Disclosure will be limited to information necessary to satisfy the purpose of the disclosure • Further disclosures will not be made unless the victim authorizes in writing

22. Exceptions to Confidentiality, Cont’d. When ordered by a military or civilian court of competent jurisdiction, or when required by Federal statute, State statute, Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) or other international agreement.

23. Case Review Committee Unrestricted Reports are presented to the Case Review Committee. A Decision Tree Algorithm (DTA) has been tested with prior CRC’s and has a 92% inter- CRC reliability rating; prior to the DTA implementation , the reliability rating was approximately 64%.

24. DTA Goals(Exclusively for Unrestricted Reports) Two Criteria must be met: • If the act of abuse or neglect occurred • The level of impact of the act on the Victim

25. Physical Force The non-accidental use of physical force. • A. Physical force includes, but is not limited to, pushing; shoving; slapping; grabbing; poking; hair-pulling; scratching; pinching; restraining; shaking; throwing; biting; kicking; hitting with fist; hitting with a stick, strap, or other object; scalding; burning; poisoning; stabbing; applying force to throat; cutting off air supply; holding under water; using a weapon. • AND B. Significant impact on the intimate partner involving ANY of the following: • 1. Any physical injury (including, but not limited to, pain that lasts at least four hours, bruises, cuts, sprains, broken bones, loss of consciousness). • 2. Reasonable potential for more than inconsequential physical injury given the degree of force used and the physical environment in which acts occurred. • 3. More than inconsequential fear reaction.

26. Commander CRC Training Requirements • Command representatives are required to submit the certificate of completion for the online DTA training. The training is available online through your AKO account or at: http://www.edis.army.mil/decision%20tree/launch.htm

28. Unrestricted Reports of Abuse • Law Enforcement is the 24/7 Reporting Point of Contact (RPOC). Law Enforcement can be reached at: 973-724-PAPD (7273) • The Family Advocacy Program Manger (FAPM) is contacted by the RPOC. The FAPM is available at (973) 724-3568.

30. Four types of Child Abuse Physical/Maltreatment Sexual Emotional Neglect

31. Positive ways to engage children

32. Child Abuse : Incidents of child abuse are reported to the Picatinny Police and the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services

33. Rates/1,000 – Spouse/Child Abuse FY 2000-2008

34. Department of the Army Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Fatality Review, Third Annual Report September 2008

35. DV and Child FAP Fatality Review FAP deaths reviewed include but are not limited to: Homicides Suicides Suffocations Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Fires Drowning Child Abuse Child Neglect Shaken Baby Syndrome

36. Analysis of findings 2004-06Two Year Cycle For the period of FY04, 10 of the 95 Army installations reported domestic violence and/or child abuse fatalities for FY04. The DA Fatality Review Board reviewed 18 fatalities (13 children and 5 adult). For the period of FY05, 10 of the 95 Army installations reported domestic violence and/or child abuse fatalities for FY05. The DA Fatality Review Board reviewed 34 fatalities (18 children and 16 adult). For the period of FY06, 13 of the 95 Army installations reported domestic violence and/or child abuse fatalities for FY06. The DA Fatality Review Board reviewed 27 fatalities (12 children and 15 adult).

37. Analysis of findings for 2006 27 fatalities (12 children and 15 adult). • 67% (8) of the child 12 fatalities involved adults who had active substance abuse or behavioral health issues • 83% (10) of the child fatalities were under the age of four. • 40% (6) of the DV fatalities occurred within six months of deployment/re-deployment • 40% (6) of the DV fatalities contained allegations of infidelity

38. Lautenberg Amendment • It is Federal Law specially the 1996 amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 (18 USC 922) • AR 600-20 states Soldiers have an affirmative continuing duty to inform commanders or supervisors if they have, or later obtain, a qualifying conviction. • DD Form 2760 (Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition) will be made available to those Soldiers who come forward to report a qualifying conviction.

39. Transitional Compensation • Congress established the Transitional Compensation (TC) program for abused dependents of military personnel in the FY94 DoD Authorization Act (P.L. 103-160) in order to reduce the disincentives for victims to report abuse. • The legislation authorized temporary payments, at the rate specified for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), for families in which the absent soldier has been discharged administratively or by court-martial for a dependent-abuse offense. • Benefit entitlement starts the date the administrative separation is initiated or the court-martial sentence is adjudged. Payments are for a minimum of 36 months. Application is required annually.

40. Transitional Compensation • FY94 National Defense Authorization Act (Public Law 103-160) • Provides monetary compensation and benefits for dependents of military personnel on active duty who are separated or sentenced to total forfeiture of pay and allowances for a dependent-abuse offense • Monthly monetary compensation IAW DIC rates – • $1067 for spouse • $265 for each eligible child • $452 for child only

41. Some Community FAP Resources • The Jersey Battered Women’s Service (JBWS) is the Morris County agency provided in crisis intervention, victim advocacy and emergency shelter to victims of DV. Hotline 973.267.4763 • Hope House in a non-profit community agency. Telephone 973.361.5555 • Family Service of Morris County Telephone 973.538.5260 • Counseling Associates, our level two provider Telephone 908.813.1300 • The New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). Hotline 877.652.2873

42. Summary • The spirit and intent of this policy is to: 1. Intervene in the immediate crisis 2. Improve victims’ access to services 3. Ensure safety measures are in place for children 4. Provide education and treatment • Successful implementation of this policy depends upon support from the Command.

43. Picatinny Arsenal BriefingSexual Assault Prevention Response Program(SAPRP)Army Regulation 600-20, Chapter 8

44. Today's Learning Objectives Information on the Picatinny Arsenal Sexual Assault Prevention Response Program (SAPRP) Sexual Harassment Assault Program (SHARP) Resources for victims of Sexual Assault. Reporting Options.

45. FAP vs. SAPRP Large installations have independent free standing FAP and SAPRP programs. Smaller installations maintain the same program requirements and elements for FAP and SAPRP integrating the community resources to a large extent. FAP program goals; through education, prevention and intervention strengthen Military Family Life and maintain Soldier Readiness Sexual assault is a traumatic degrading crime resulting in far reaching consequences to victims SAPR program goals; Provide supportive and strategic intervention services when a military member is a victim of sexual assault. Provide the opportunity for emotional and physical healing .

46. Program Direction AR 600-20, the Army Command Policy, 18 March 2008 Sexual Assault Prevention Response Program (Chapter 8) Sexual Harassment Assault Program (SHARP), Chapter 7, EO with POSH training, Chapter 6, EEO

48. Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault • Categories of Sexual Harassment • Verbal • Nonverbal • Physical contact*(Sexual assault and rape are extreme forms of sexual harassment and serious criminal acts). • Types of sexual harassment • Quid pro quo • Hostile environment

49. Reinforces the Army’s commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through awareness and prevention, training and education, victim advocacy • Encouraging Soldiers to actively engage within their communities to foster respectful treatment of others and prevent sexual assault • The I. A.M. STRONG Campaign sets the tone for leadership to shift from a response to a prevention focus • I - INTERVENE • A - ACT • M – MOTIVATE • Objectives of the I. A.M. STRONG Campaign: – Committed Army Leadership – Army-Wide Conviction – Achieve Cultural Change – The Army is recognized as a National Leader in Prevention through Sustainment, Refinement and Sharing

50. Army to Add Lawyers to Prosecute Sex Crimes Monday , January 26, 2009 The Army said Monday it is expanding its attention to sexual abuse cases by adding prosecutors, rearranging its criminal investigative unit and stepping up training to change behavior. The moves, which will include sexual assault prevention training From commanders on down through the ranks, are aimed at stemming crimes that Army Secretary Pete Geren called "repugnant to the core values" of the military service. "We see the crime of sexual assault as a crime that goes beyond just the criminal act," Geren told reporters at the Pentagon. "We see it as a crime that destroys unit cohesion."