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1. 6 Mar 03 1 SANDY JONES
FAP REGIONAL COORDINATOR
2. 6 Mar 03 2
3. 6 Mar 03 3 SECNAVINST 1752.3A Family Advocacy is a leadership issue….Child and spouse abuse are unacceptable and incompatible with these high standards of professional and personal discipline. Abusive behavior ... destroys families, detracts from military performance, negatively affects the efficient functioning and morale of military units, and diminishes the reputation and prestige of the military service in the civilian community. A continuous effort to reduce and eliminate child and spouse abuse shall be actively pursued at every level of command.
SECNAVINST 1752.3A (FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM) clearly states the military position on child and spouse abuse.
A more recent policy statement on domestic violence in the Navy, NAVADMIN 241210Z APR 02, is included in your packet.
SECNAVINST 1752.3A (FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM) clearly states the military position on child and spouse abuse.
A more recent policy statement on domestic violence in the Navy, NAVADMIN 241210Z APR 02, is included in your packet.
4. 6 Mar 03 4 Child & Spouse Abuse Impacts Victims
Offenders
Children in the Home
Community
Navy
Readiness
Retention
5. 6 Mar 03 5 Effects of Abuse Victims:
Injuries, even fatalities
Emotional harm, sometimes long term
Abusers:
Legal difficulties; Career ramifications
Possible loss of marriage/family
Emotional harm
6. 6 Mar 03 6 Effects of Abuse (Cont) Relationship:
Destroys trust & communication
Breaks up families
Children who are abused or witness abuse:
Behavior problems at home & at school, Emotional trauma, Delayed development, Substance abuse
Society:
Loss of productivity
Medical, legal, criminal costs
7. 6 Mar 03 7 FAP Goals Prevention
Victim safety and protection
Offender accountability
Rehabilitative education and counseling
Community accountability and responsibility for consistent, appropriate response
8. 6 Mar 03 8 IDENTIFICATIONOF CHILD & SPOUSE ABUSE DEFINITIONS AND INDICATORS
9. 6 Mar 03 9 Definition of Child Abuse/Neglect Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Neglect
Sexual abuse See Handout “Family Advocacy Definitions” and OPNAVINST 1752.2A for specific definitions of child abuse/neglect.
The “Causes, Patterns, and Dynamics” section of this training provides additional information regarding child abuse/neglect.
See Handout “Family Advocacy Definitions” and OPNAVINST 1752.2A for specific definitions of child abuse/neglect.
The “Causes, Patterns, and Dynamics” section of this training provides additional information regarding child abuse/neglect.
10. 6 Mar 03 10 Child Abuse/Neglect (Cont) Offender may be:
parent
guardian
any person providing out-of-home care, who is responsible for the child’s welfare
persons both inside and outside the family
non-caregivers & juveniles – in CSA cases
Includes both acts and omissions on the part of the responsible person The offender in a child sexual abuse may be a person who is not responsible for the care of the child.
The offender in a child sexual abuse case may be an adult or a minor.
The offender in a child sexual abuse may be a person who is not responsible for the care of the child.
The offender in a child sexual abuse case may be an adult or a minor.
11. 6 Mar 03 11 Definition of Spouse Abuse Assault/Battery
Threat to injure or kill
Sexual abuse
Property violence
Emotional abuse
Stalking See the “Family Advocacy Definitions” handout and OPNAVINST 1752.2A for additional information regarding the definition.
The “Causes, Patterns, and Dynamics” section of this training provides additional information regarding spouse abuse.
See the “Family Advocacy Definitions” handout and OPNAVINST 1752.2A for additional information regarding the definition.
The “Causes, Patterns, and Dynamics” section of this training provides additional information regarding spouse abuse.
12. 6 Mar 03 12 Risk Factors for Child Abuse Offender:
History of prior abusive behavior
History of childhood victimization
Physical, emotional, or mental impairment
Lack of recognition of existing problems
Lack of skills and knowledge
Alcohol/drug abuse
Limited access/use of support/services
Poor ability to cope with stress
Poor attachment/bonding with child
Inappropriate response to child’s behavior The risk factors are those identified in the Navy Risk Assessment Model.
The risk factors are those identified in the Navy Risk Assessment Model.
13. 6 Mar 03 13 Risk Factors for Child Abuse (Cont) Victim:
Young age
Physical, mental, social, developmental delay or disability
Inability to self-protect
Behavior problems
Fear of parent/caretaker
Non-Offending Caretaker
History of being victimized
Non-protective of child
Not available to child
14. 6 Mar 03 14 Causes, Patterns, DynamicsSpouse/Partner Abuse (Cont) Important to distinguish domestic violence from conflicted marriages
Domestic violence is a pattern of assaultive and coercive behavior including physical, sexual, and psychological attacks as well as economic coercion used against the intimate partner (A. Ganley, Ph.D.)
Pattern is established by one event in which multiple tactics are used or by a series of events.
Use of physical force (or credible threat) toward person or property is present, but not always present in every incident
15. 6 Mar 03 15 PREVENTION STRATEGIES WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT THE PROBLEM Prevention is the primary goal of FAP.Prevention is the primary goal of FAP.
16. 6 Mar 03 16 Prevention Most Effective
Saves lives and prevents physical & emotional damage
Saves time and money
Supports readiness and retention
Programs May be Targeted to:
All members/families
At risk individuals Some programs are targeted to all members and families.
Other programs are targeted to members and/or family members who may be more at risk due to:
Their current behaviors or circumstances or
Their past experiencesSome programs are targeted to all members and families.
Other programs are targeted to members and/or family members who may be more at risk due to:
Their current behaviors or circumstances or
Their past experiences
17. 6 Mar 03 17 FFSC Referral Options Educational/Support Programs
Stress Management
Anger Management
Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
Parenting
Children of Divorce
Men’s Support Group
Women’s Support Group
Educational/Support programs can be used for prevention and for intervention NOTE: Describe the specific local referral options and procedures. Modify the slide to list local options and procedures.
Brief description of program frequency, duration, content, target audience.
Available programs are listed (where – e.g. newsletter, website…)….NOTE: Describe the specific local referral options and procedures. Modify the slide to list local options and procedures.
Brief description of program frequency, duration, content, target audience.
Available programs are listed (where – e.g. newsletter, website…)….
18. 6 Mar 03 18 FFSC Referral Options (Cont) Counseling: Individual, marital, family
Information and Referrals for services in the military and civilian community
Referral Procedures for FFSC:
CALL YOUR LOCAL FFSC
SEE THE FFSC NEWSLETTER
USE: FFSC Website (web address) NOTE: Describe the specific local referral options and procedures for military and civilian services. Modify the slide to list local options and procedures.
NOTE: Describe the specific local referral options and procedures for military and civilian services. Modify the slide to list local options and procedures.
19. 6 Mar 03 19 Command Responsibilities Make continuous efforts to reduce child and spouse abuse
Obtain regular and ongoing training for all command members
Designate an officer or senior enlisted member as Command FAP POC to coordinate prevention and response Command responsibilities throughout the FAP process are summarized on the “Key Responsibilities of the Commanding Officer” handout in your packet.Command responsibilities throughout the FAP process are summarized on the “Key Responsibilities of the Commanding Officer” handout in your packet.
20. 6 Mar 03 20 Command Prevention Activities Make command’s position clear
Issue written policy statement
Make reporting requirements known
Proactively refer for services for problems (stress, anger, marriage, parenting, etc.)
Post FFSC calendar
Put FAP information in POD/POW notices
Schedule FAP training for leadership and for all members
Publicize National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE Sample command policy statements are included in your packet. The statement makes it clear that child/spouse abuse is unacceptable.
Make sure all service members know WHEN to report and HOW to report.
FAP trainings that are available to commands include trainings that focus on FAP policies, procedures, and services as well as training on a wide variety of topics such as anger management, stress management, parenting, couples communication. See _____ for a listing of the available programs.
POD/POW notices can contain information on command policy on abuse, reporting requirements, services, indicators of abuse, etc.Sample command policy statements are included in your packet. The statement makes it clear that child/spouse abuse is unacceptable.
Make sure all service members know WHEN to report and HOW to report.
FAP trainings that are available to commands include trainings that focus on FAP policies, procedures, and services as well as training on a wide variety of topics such as anger management, stress management, parenting, couples communication. See _____ for a listing of the available programs.
POD/POW notices can contain information on command policy on abuse, reporting requirements, services, indicators of abuse, etc.
21. 6 Mar 03 21 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
22. 6 Mar 03 22 Reporting RequirementsChild Abuse Military: All DON personnel must report all suspected abuse to the FAR, who will notify Command, child protective services, and, in some cases, law enforcement (FEDERAL LAW)
Civilian: (state/local requirements) NOTE: ADD APPLICABLE CIVILIAN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. The reporting requirements vary by state.NOTE: ADD APPLICABLE CIVILIAN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. The reporting requirements vary by state.
23. 6 Mar 03 23 Reporting RequirementsSpouse Abuse Mandatory reporting
Commands: when allegations come to the attention of command
Law enforcement: major physical injury or use of dangerous weapon (to FAR and Command)
Medical: abuse-related injuries (to FAR and to Law Enforcement)
Discretionary reporting
FFSC & MTF under limited circumstances, if a victim seeks counseling voluntarily
24. 6 Mar 03 24 INTAKE THE FIRST STEP
25. 6 Mar 03 25 FAP Role Receive reports from a variety of sources
Eligibility for FAP
Victim or offender is military medical beneficiary
Current allegation of abuse/neglect or imminent risk
Information & Referral (I&R) Report
Non-eligible reports or reports that meet the criteria for non-reporting
Consultation, information, and/or referrals provided FAP responsibilities throughout the process are summarized on the “Intervention Process” handout in your packet.
Current allegation of abuse/neglect orimminent risk:
Within past six months
Exception: No time limit for child sexual abuse
Imminent harm: dangerous situation in which harm could occur at any moment
I&R Reports:
Non-eligible reports
Reports that meet the criteria for non-reporting
Reports involving only retirees
Non-Reporting Criteria: Refer to list of criteria if questions arise.FAP responsibilities throughout the process are summarized on the “Intervention Process” handout in your packet.
Current allegation of abuse/neglect orimminent risk:
Within past six months
Exception: No time limit for child sexual abuse
Imminent harm: dangerous situation in which harm could occur at any moment
I&R Reports:
Non-eligible reports
Reports that meet the criteria for non-reporting
Reports involving only retirees
Non-Reporting Criteria: Refer to list of criteria if questions arise.
26. 6 Mar 03 26 Command Role
Report all allegations of child/spouse abuse to FAP
After Hours: Contact (title) at (phone #)
Include all available information: names; SSN; specific description of incident (who, what, when, where, how)
Receive notifications from FAP
27. 6 Mar 03 27 SAFETYASSESSMENT & RESPONSE THE NEXT STEP
28. 6 Mar 03 28 FAP Role Conduct Safety Assessment to determine:
Degree of severity
Imminent risk of harm
Immediacy/intensity of response
Safety planning and interventions
Handling as FINS (Family in Need of Services) or open FAP case
Considers available information from victim, offender, reporter, command, other involved agencies/individuals
Considers available information from victim, offender, reporter, command, other involved agencies/individuals
29. 6 Mar 03 29 Factors Considered in theSafety Assessment Dangerous acts committed
Access to victim & immediate risk
Use of weapon or object
Threats of serious harm to self/others
Significant abuse related harm
Failure to meet basic needs
30. 6 Mar 03 30 Factors Considered in theSafety Assessment (Cont) Victim vulnerability
Pattern of abusive behavior
Prior FAP or child protection reports
Use of alcohol or drugs
Fear of caretaker or spouse
Non-protective non-offending parent
Other factors affecting safety
31. 6 Mar 03 31 Safety Assessment Outcomes FINS
No safety assessment factors 1-6 present
Risk level assessed as ML or lower
Clinical judgment: full assessment not needed
Open FAP case
Safety assessment factors 1-6 present
Risk level assessed as M or above
Any incidents of child abuse in DoD child care
32. 6 Mar 03 32 FAP Role (Cont) Notifications
Commands (If case opened or reported to outside agency)
Child Protective Services: Child abuse/neglect
NAVPERSCOM: Child sexual abuse, fatalities
NCIS: Child sexual abuse cases, major injury, weapons
Security: As needed for intervention
Safety Planning
Services and referrals provided as needed
FFSC, Victim Advocate, Medical, Legal, Court
33. 6 Mar 03 33 FAP Victim Advocate Provides services to spouse victims:
Crisis intervention
Safety assessment & planning
Information
Non-emergency transportation to:
Shelters, medical, legal, support group
Accompaniment to:
investigative agencies, court appearances
Advocacy
Follow-up NOTE: Give name and phone number of FVA.NOTE: Give name and phone number of FVA.
34. 6 Mar 03 34 Command Role Take Safety Actions as needed:
Law enforcement contacts
Medical referrals
Issue MPO with copy to victim
Child Protection contacts
Shelter referrals
Escorts for SM
Coordinate on enforcement of civilian orders of protection
FAP will provide consultation regarding safety actions
35. 6 Mar 03 35 Command Role (Cont) Ensure appropriate investigation
Document contacts & actions
Notify designated person(s) in chain
Notify SM of allegations – consider timing
Ensure sensitive handling of information
Need to know basis within command
Do not disclose source of report or any information from victim to SM The command may be asked by NCIS or FAP to delay notifying the SM of the allegation until NCIS or child protection can contact/interview the SM.
The command may be asked by NCIS or FAP to delay notifying the SM of the allegation until NCIS or child protection can contact/interview the SM.
36. 6 Mar 03 36 FAP Risk Focused Assessment Conducted by FAP clinician
Based on all available information: reports, interviews, assessments , investigations
Assessment gives:
Assessment of risk:
Likelihood of future abuse
Likely severity if abuse recurs
Overall level of risk
Risk factors to be targeted for intervention
Intervention plan
37. 6 Mar 03 37 Command Role Ensure SM attends FAP appointment
Address SM’s questions and concerns
Schedule alcohol assessment and other assessments for SM, as needed
Ensure investigations, as needed
Forward results of investigations and assessments to FAP
Take ongoing safety actions, as needed Make sure that the SM knows when and where his assessment interview will take place. No-shows can significantly delay the assessment process.
Provide information to SM about FAP procedure, emphasizing that the purpose is to gather information about the allegations in a fair and objective manner.Make sure that the SM knows when and where his assessment interview will take place. No-shows can significantly delay the assessment process.
Provide information to SM about FAP procedure, emphasizing that the purpose is to gather information about the allegations in a fair and objective manner.
38. 6 Mar 03 38 CASE REVIEW COMMITTEE THE TEAM APPROACH
39. 6 Mar 03 39 Case Review Committee (CRC) Case normally considered within 90 days of report
Multidisciplinary: Up to 8 permanent members
5 required permanent core voting members:
Physician
Line Officer (0-4 or above)
Family Advocacy Representative
Mental Health Provider
Judge Advocate
Up to 3 optional voting members
Chair: clinically privileged MFT staff member
Consultants: Command Rep; others with case specific information (Victim advocate, child protection, counselor) The 5 core members (or alternates) must be present to conduct a meeting
Optional voting members could include:
MTF SWer or other clinical counselor
FFSC counselor
Shelter rep
Child protection worker
Other MD such as pediatrician
Pediatric and/or ER Nurse
NCIS
Base Security
NCIS may be a permanent member but remains in a non-voting status.
Command rep who attends CRC should receive FAP training.
Consultants provide information and participate in discussion but do not vote
-Victims, offenders, family members, and/or their representatives may not attend
Appointment: Members must be appointed in writing by the CO
Training requirements for members:
16 hours within 6 months of appointment
24 hours annually
The 5 core members (or alternates) must be present to conduct a meeting
Optional voting members could include:
MTF SWer or other clinical counselor
FFSC counselor
Shelter rep
Child protection worker
Other MD such as pediatrician
Pediatric and/or ER Nurse
NCIS
Base Security
NCIS may be a permanent member but remains in a non-voting status.
Command rep who attends CRC should receive FAP training.
Consultants provide information and participate in discussion but do not vote
-Victims, offenders, family members, and/or their representatives may not attend
Appointment: Members must be appointed in writing by the CO
Training requirements for members:
16 hours within 6 months of appointment
24 hours annually
40. 6 Mar 03 40 CRC Responsibilities Review all available case information
Make a case status determination (for open FAP cases)
Standard: Preponderance of information
Simple majority of voting members
Determination Options
Unsubstantiated - did not occur
Unsubstantiated - unresolved
Substantiated
Pending Review all available case information
New, reopened, subsequent incidents
FINS: for quality assurance review
FAP: for determination, quarterly reviews, closure/transfer
Unsubstantiated - did not occur:
Allegation not supported by available information OR allegation does not meet definition
Unsubstantiated - unresolved:
Information insufficient to support allegation. May be unable to obtain reliable information because family or witnesses unavailable; victim coerced; long time elapsed since incident.
Pending:
Further investigation/information needed for decision. Should be used whenever additional pertinent information can reasonably be obtained.
Substantiated:
Preponderance of available information indicates that abuse/neglect occurred. Information that supports the occurrence of abuse is of greater weight, or more convincing, than the information that indicates that it did not occur.
Decision making is a clinical/administrative process, not legal.Review all available case information
New, reopened, subsequent incidents
FINS: for quality assurance review
FAP: for determination, quarterly reviews, closure/transfer
Unsubstantiated - did not occur:
Allegation not supported by available information OR allegation does not meet definition
Unsubstantiated - unresolved:
Information insufficient to support allegation. May be unable to obtain reliable information because family or witnesses unavailable; victim coerced; long time elapsed since incident.
Pending:
Further investigation/information needed for decision. Should be used whenever additional pertinent information can reasonably be obtained.
Substantiated:
Preponderance of available information indicates that abuse/neglect occurred. Information that supports the occurrence of abuse is of greater weight, or more convincing, than the information that indicates that it did not occur.
Decision making is a clinical/administrative process, not legal.
41. 6 Mar 03 41 CRC Responsibilities (Cont) Make recommendations
Based on risk assessment
Tailored to abuse type, severity, and risk
Voluntary in FINS and unsubstantiated cases and for victims
Recommendations cover, as appropriate
Counseling, educational & support programs
Administrative/disciplinary action
What interventions are needed?
Information needed: Social services,medical, legal, police/investigator, command, FAP
Risk Assessment must be used as basis
CRC Spouse and Child Decision Matrices may be used
Consider interventions for the victim, offender, and other family members
Counseling, educational & support programs
Ensure all children in family receive assessment and any needed interventions
Compliance with recommendations is voluntary
FINS cases
Unsubstantiated cases
Victims (regardless of case type/determination)What interventions are needed?
Information needed: Social services,medical, legal, police/investigator, command, FAP
Risk Assessment must be used as basis
CRC Spouse and Child Decision Matrices may be used
Consider interventions for the victim, offender, and other family members
Counseling, educational & support programs
Ensure all children in family receive assessment and any needed interventions
Compliance with recommendations is voluntary
FINS cases
Unsubstantiated cases
Victims (regardless of case type/determination)
42. 6 Mar 03 42 Command Role Attend CRC as non-voting consultant
Represent the CO and command, not SM
Provide information on SM and command mission relevant to CRC determination, recommendations, and monitoring
Participate in the discussion but do not vote Relevant information could include:
What the SM told the command about the incident.
Any problems the SM demonstrated in the work setting and any prior administrative or disciplinary action taken by the command.
What actions the command has taken or is planning to take.
Any command contingencies that could prevent the SM from attending classes and/or counseling as recommended by the CRC.
Relevant information could include:
What the SM told the command about the incident.
Any problems the SM demonstrated in the work setting and any prior administrative or disciplinary action taken by the command.
What actions the command has taken or is planning to take.
Any command contingencies that could prevent the SM from attending classes and/or counseling as recommended by the CRC.
43. 6 Mar 03 43 After CRC: FAP Role Send letter to SM’s CO (open FAP cases)
Names of victim & offender
CRC disciplines present
Information considered
CRC determination & recommendations
Statement of Rights form
Request for command decision
Submits DD2486 to Central Registry
No identifying info on FINS/unsub-dno cases
DD2486 contains case information including the determination and flag lifting date.
CRC will maintain written minutes of each case
Names of the alleged offender and victim
Disciplines present
How each discipline voted, to include any dissenting opinions
Information/documents considered & relied upon
Basis for the CRC findings
Determination, recommendations, other decisions
This record will be forwarded to NPC (PERS-661) for cases where review of CRC decision is requestedDD2486 contains case information including the determination and flag lifting date.
CRC will maintain written minutes of each case
Names of the alleged offender and victim
Disciplines present
How each discipline voted, to include any dissenting opinions
Information/documents considered & relied upon
Basis for the CRC findings
Determination, recommendations, other decisions
This record will be forwarded to NPC (PERS-661) for cases where review of CRC decision is requested
44. 6 Mar 03 44 After CRC: Command Role Brief Chain on CRC outcome
Advise SM of CRC determination and recommendations
Maintain appropriate CRC confidentiality
May disclose disciplines of CRC members and types of info considered
May not disclose source of report, info from victim, names of CRC members, votes/statements of specific members
45. 6 Mar 03 45 After CRC: Command Role (Cont) Discuss CRC letter with SM
Forward CRC outcome to civilian
Provide Statement of Rights to victim, offender, or non-offending parent
Advise FAP of command decision regarding CRC recommendations
Hold SM accountable for abusive behavior
Mandate compliance with CRC recommendations &/or take administrative/disciplinary action Statement of Rights to the victim (or responsible adult for children) in unsubstantiated cases and to the offender in substantiated cases.
Statement of Rights to the victim (or responsible adult for children) in unsubstantiated cases and to the offender in substantiated cases.
46. 6 Mar 03 46 Rehabilitation Services Command may mandate for abusive SM
Initial resistance common
Command & FAP encourage for SMs who are victims or non-offending parents
FAP encourages for civilian victims and offenders
Most benefit from services
If a SM receives counseling and continues abusive behavior, may be processed as a FAP rehabilitation failure If the offender is a civilian, commands and FAP cannot mandate follow through on recommendations though the civilian courts and/or child protective services may be able to do so.
Offenders are often resistant to obtaining services and may:
Minimize, rationalize, or deny their abusive behavior
Blame their spouses, FAP, or others for their situation
Be apprehensive of participating in counseling, particularly group counseling
Try to pit the command against FAP
Command directives and follow up with SM are essential to ensure successful completion.
Most make good progress and benefit from services even those who initially resist.If the offender is a civilian, commands and FAP cannot mandate follow through on recommendations though the civilian courts and/or child protective services may be able to do so.
Offenders are often resistant to obtaining services and may:
Minimize, rationalize, or deny their abusive behavior
Blame their spouses, FAP, or others for their situation
Be apprehensive of participating in counseling, particularly group counseling
Try to pit the command against FAP
Command directives and follow up with SM are essential to ensure successful completion.
Most make good progress and benefit from services even those who initially resist.
47. 6 Mar 03 47 FFSC Referral Options & Procedures Educational/Support Programs:
Stress Management
Anger Management
Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
Parenting
Children of Divorce See FFSC calendar and materials in packet.
Describe specific local rehabilitation and support services options.
Describe specific local referral procedures.
NOTE: Modify slide to include local options and procedures.
See FFSC calendar and materials in packet.
Describe specific local rehabilitation and support services options.
Describe specific local referral procedures.
NOTE: Modify slide to include local options and procedures.
48. 6 Mar 03 48 FFSC Referral Options & Procedures (Cont) Groups:
Men’s Domestic Violence Group
Female Victim’s Support Group
Counseling:
Individual
Marital
Family See FFSC calendar and materials in packet.
Describe specific local rehabilitation and support services options.
Describe specific local referral procedures.
NOTE: Modify slide to include local options and procedures.See FFSC calendar and materials in packet.
Describe specific local rehabilitation and support services options.
Describe specific local referral procedures.
NOTE: Modify slide to include local options and procedures.
49. 6 Mar 03 49 Other Military and Civilian Referral Options & Procedures
TRICARE Mental Health Services
Alcohol Treatment Facility
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Women’s Shelter Services
YWCA Rape Crisis Program
Men’s Groups in the civilian community Describe specific local rehabilitation and support services options.
Describe specific local referral procedures.
NOTE: Modify slide to include local options and procedures.Describe specific local rehabilitation and support services options.
Describe specific local referral procedures.
NOTE: Modify slide to include local options and procedures.
50. 6 Mar 03 50 Case Closure Decision made by CRC
Normally occurs within 1 year of report
Case determination must be made before closure
Based on updated risk assessment
Information is needed from victim, offender, command, all involved providers/agencies
Considerations:
Are FAP services no longer needed or possible?
Have treatment goals been met?
What is the current risk to the victim?
51. 6 Mar 03 51 LEGAL ISSUES
52. 6 Mar 03 52 Military Protective Order (MPO) OPNAVINST 1752.2A Encl. 6 contains guidelines and sample
Issued by SM’s command
Intended to:
Protect victim
Stabilize situation
Allow time for other safety measures
Allow time for investigation
53. 6 Mar 03 53 MPO (Cont) Administrative, not punitive
May be granted after hearing one side
Duration: normally, not more than 10 days
May be renewed at CO’s discretion
Narrowly written:
Stay away from specific person(s), place(s)
Refrain from specific actions
Copy given to victim
54. 6 Mar 03 54 Accountability for Abuse Commanding Officers hold SMs accountable for abusive behavior by mandating counseling/educational programs &/or taking appropriate administrative/disciplinary action
Education and counseling programs do not preclude timely and appropriate administrative or disciplinary action by the member’s Commanding Officer
55. 6 Mar 03 55 Factors for Administrative Processing Does not meet criteria for rehabilitation
Repeats offense for which rehabilitation/ behavioral education/counseling was required
Fails to meet conditions of court orders or terms of probation
Fails to cease abusive behavior
Refuses to cooperate or complete behavior modification programs
56. 6 Mar 03 56 Transitional Compensation Eligibility
Member is separated after Court-Martial resulting (at least in part) from dependent abuse
Member is administratively separated and the basis for separation includes a dependent-abuse offense
“Dependent abuse” constitutes a criminal offense by federal law or jurisdiction where the abuse was committed
57. 6 Mar 03 57 Transitional Compensation (Cont) Benefits provided to family members (spouse and/or children) for 12 to 36 months
Benefits
$$
Commissary and Exchange
Medical
Benefits forfeited
Remarriage
Cohabitation with offender
Spouse is not entitled to both Transitional Compensation and retirement benefits Although the spouse is not entitled to both Transitional Compensation and retirement benefits at the same time, it may be possible for the spouse to receive Transitional Compensation and later receive retirement benefits, in which case the Transitional Compensation funds received would have to be repaid.Although the spouse is not entitled to both Transitional Compensation and retirement benefits at the same time, it may be possible for the spouse to receive Transitional Compensation and later receive retirement benefits, in which case the Transitional Compensation funds received would have to be repaid.
58. 6 Mar 03 58 COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE
Success in preventing and intervening in child/spouse abuse depends on coordinated efforts of:
Individuals
Commands
FAP
Military entities (Security, Medical, NCIS, Housing, CDC, etc.)
Civilian entities (child protective services, police, courts, counseling agencies, etc.)
59. 6 Mar 03 59 Planning for a Coordinated Community Approach Participation on military & civilian multidisciplinary committees
FAC & CRC
Civilian task forces & working groups
MOU with involved civilian agencies
Local FAP instruction to define roles
Joint trainings
Joint projects MOU with civilian agencies involved with FAP such as child protection, shelters, agencies that provide services pertinent to new parent support, etc.
Joint trainings and projects with military and civilian agencies involved with child/spouse abuse.
NOTE: Add any specific local initiatives.MOU with civilian agencies involved with FAP such as child protection, shelters, agencies that provide services pertinent to new parent support, etc.
Joint trainings and projects with military and civilian agencies involved with child/spouse abuse.
NOTE: Add any specific local initiatives.
60. 6 Mar 03 60 The Last Word Readiness begins at home
Family violence is a quality of life, readiness, and retention issue
Family Advocacy is a leadership issue
Protecting and supporting victims is the 1st priority
Preventing family violence takes a cooperative community effort and a clear message that such behavior is unacceptable
YOU can have a lasting, positive impact for generations to come
Get involved – Take action to stop abuse
Today’s children are tomorrow’s sailors Designated person addresses remaining agenda items, such as:
Question and answer period
Completion of training evaluations
Receipt of training certificates
Other upcoming FAP trainingDesignated person addresses remaining agenda items, such as:
Question and answer period
Completion of training evaluations
Receipt of training certificates
Other upcoming FAP training