COMDTINST 1750.7C
(29) Initiate family violence prevention initiatives throughout their respective AOR, as budget and
workload permit.
(30) Attend the annual FAS training sponsored by Commandant (CG-1112).
(31) Disclose case information to agencies outside the Department of Homeland Security, as
required and approved by the FAPM. The name and address of the agency, name of the
agency representative, date and purpose for the disclosure must be recorded in the family
advocacy case file.
(32) Provide, upon written request by CGIS special agents, a copy of the family advocacy case file
for their review as part of criminal investigative action.
(33) Direct individuals requesting access to CGFAP case files to: Commandant (CG-611), USCG,
2100 2nd St., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20593-0001. Only the Commandant can disclose case
information or provide copies of case files to private individuals.
(34) Administer and positively market the CGFAP within their respective AOR. This includes, but
is not limited to, family advocacy intervention, prevention, case management and
management of high risk special needs cases.
g. Unit Commanding Officers and Officers-in-Charge shall:
(1) Adhere to the policies and procedures as described herein.
(2) Report all allegations, suspicions or substantiated family violence incidents in accordance
with state and local laws, reference (c) and this Instruction.
(3) Notify the appropriate FAS of all allegations, suspicions or substantiated family violence
incidents and, based on the FAS's recommendations, take appropriate action.
(4) Acknowledge a family advocacy case finding of substantiated or unsubstantiated, and indicate
concurrence or non-concurrence with the case management plan by signing the final CG-5488
form.
(5) Follow procedures established by the FAS to immediately protect victims of family violence.
This may include, but is not limited to, ordering a member to refrain from contacting alleged
victims, restraining the member, and/or using civilian shelters or safe houses and medical
facilities. Commands shall generally consult with legal and personnel staff to verify that
proposed actions comply with law and policy, do not interfere with the responsibilities of a
convening authority or civil authorities, or lead to unwarranted intrusions into domestic affairs
or family privacy. However, legal consultation shall not unreasonably delay the command
from taking immediate action to protect the victim or potential victim.
(6) Require members to cooperate with the case management plan, as appropriate and as
authorized.
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