COMDTINST 1754.12
April 3, 1997
contact has been made with individuals relevant to the case. The Ongoing-Case
Dictation Form, enclosure (2), shall be used;
d.
If an incident of family advocacy has been reported, a family advocacy case cannot
be made "at risk" until that incident is determined not substantiated. At-risk cases
may be opened only for prevention services and must strictly meet the criteria in
enclosure (3);
e.
The Family Advocacy Case Review Committee (FACRC) is an advisory committee
only to the FPA; it will be conducted in strict accordance with enclosure (4);
f.
A final family advocacy case status determination of "substantiated" must be made
when a review of the facts, behavioral dynamics, and information supporting the
occurrence of abuse and/or neglect is greater and/or more likely than not than the
information that indicates abuse and/or neglect did not occur;
g.
"Substantiated" family advocacy cases must be initially assigned a level of low risk,
moderate risk or high risk, per enclosures (5) and (6), and reviewed every 30 to 60
days;
h.
FPA's shall manage all family advocacy and special needs cases in accordance with
references (a) and (b) and collaborate with DRC's in reviewing all special needs
cases in accordance with reference (b) and enclosures (1) and (3);
i.
All family advocacy and special needs case information, relevant case notes and
documentation shall be properly secured in a locked file cabinet in a locked office to
ensure their physical security. Only the FPA, DRC and Work-Life supervisor are
permitted access to the secure space and cabinet.
j.
Personnel with a need to know in the official performance of their duties may obtain
relevant information from the FPA, DRC and Work-Life supervisor;
k.
Family advocacy and special needs cases shall be closed and transferred in a timely
manner in accordance with references (a) and (b), and enclosure (3);
l.
The family advocacy final case status determination is an administrative finding
only, to provide for required and necessary human/mental health/medical services.
This finding is separate and apart from the final outcome of a criminal investigation;
m.
A rebuttal of the administrative finding from the member shall be considered by the
commanding officer or officer in charge before signing Coast Guard Form 5488;
n.
The member can file an appeal via the chain of command to G-WPW within 15
working days from the date the commanding officer or officer in charge signs Coast
Guard Form 5488; and
o.
The rebuttal and appeal process for a "substantiated" family advocacy final case
status determination, reference (a), 7.b.10., is a rebuttal and appeal of the Coast
Guard Family.
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