COMDTINST 1750.7C
Family Advocacy Program policy, procedures, assessments, training and case management.
Under this arrangement, reports and information from FASs to the FAPM shall not be delayed,
edited or changed while being routed through the chain-of-command.
i. The CGFAP intervention in family violence is a non-punitive process, which identifies victims
and perpetrators for the purpose of providing rehabilitation services to prevent escalation of
violence, serious injury and homicide. A case status determination of "Substantiated" means
that some form of family abuse and neglect has likely occurred and the family is in need of
CGFAP services to resolve the situation.
j. Each suspected case of domestic violence shall be assessed for substance abuse and child abuse
when a child is or children are present. While they are both potentially deadly, substance abuse
and family violence have very different interventions. In cases of substance abuse requiring
inpatient treatment, such care must precede the Domestic Violence Intervention Program
(DVIP). The DVIP should commence as soon as the member has completed all prescribed
inpatient and/or outpatient/aftercare treatment.
k. The Employee Assistance Program shall not be used for the purpose of intervention. Spouse
abuse occurs because people who batter believe they have the entitlement to do so. Intervention
shall be a cognitive/behavioral approach that confronts the perpetrator's belief system.
l. In those instances where power and control issues are present, the FAS shall not recommend an
intervention which includes participation in either couples or family therapy until the perpetrator
has completed a minimum of 3-4 months of domestic violence intervention, remains in domestic
violence intervention, accepts responsibility for their abusive behavior and the family has been
free of emotional and physical violence for at least three months. The domestic violence
intervention provider must also be in agreement that the perpetrator is ready to enter into
negotiation of the marriage/family contract.
m. All allegations and reason to believe reports of child abuse and neglect and sibling abuse shall be
reported to the local Child Protective Service (CPS) agency for investigation. If CPS refuses to
accept an allegation or reason to believe report, the FAS, under the technical supervision of the
FAPM, shall conduct an inquiry to determine the victim's safety and services requirements.
n. All allegations and reason to believe reports of elder abuse and neglect and parent abuse shall be
reported to the local Adult Protective Service (APS) agency for investigation. If APS refuses to
accept an allegation or reason to believe report, the FAS, under the technical supervision of the
FAPM, shall conduct an inquiry to determine the victim's safety and services requirements.
o. All allegations and reason to believe reports of spouse abuse shall be referred by the FAS to a
qualified civilian provider for initial assessment and recommendations for rehabilitative services.
DoD/VA providers can only be used if there are no qualified civilian providers available due to
the remoteness of the area.
p. Prevention services shall be provided to members and families identified as high risk for abuse
and neglect, such as children and spouses with special needs. According to national research,
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