COMDTINST 1750.7C
abuse and neglect can occur quickly and seriously in these situations. FASs are responsible for
case managing high risk special needs cases in order to identify the indicators of abuse and
neglect in these families and to act immediately to divert behavior that could be abusive.
q. The rights of the perpetrator shall be respected while providing adequate protection for the
victim.
r. Information regarding a member's involvement in a family violence situation shall be
maintained only in the official family advocacy case record and shall not be made part of the
member's service record or any local unit files or records.
s. CGFAP Quality Improvement Reviews (QIRs) shall be conducted of all FASs by the FAPM
every two years. If deficiencies are found, re-reviews shall be conducted every four months until
the deficiencies are completely corrected.
t. In accordance with reference (b), local Family Advocacy Instructions are not authorized. This
Instruction shall be used as the only Instruction regarding the CGFAP.
u. The FAS Position Description issued by Commandant (CG-111) shall be strictly adhered to and
shall not be changed or altered in any manner locally.
v. Attendance at the annual Commandant (CG-1112) sponsored specialty training is mandatory for
all FASs.
w. Nothing in this Instruction precludes, prevents or obviates requirements in reference (c) to report
criminal matters to the Coast Guard Investigative Service.
7. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Implementation of the CGFAP requires the proactive
execution of duties and responsibilities assigned to the officials as detailed below.
a. Commandant (CG-111) shall:
(1) Develop policy and procedures for the CGFAP.
(2) Collaborate closely with the maintenance and logistics commanders, commanding officers of
Integrated Support Commands (ISCs), commanding officer of Headquarters Support
command, and Work-Life Supervisors to gain compliance with the policy and procedures as
described herein.
(3) Make appropriate resources available to the CGFAP and FAPM.
(4) Approve and sign all CGFAP QIRs and forward to the respective ISC commanding officer.
b. The FAPM (CG-1112) shall:
(1) Coordinate and manage the CGFAP service-wide.
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