COMDTINST 1754.12
April 3, 1997
(5) Initial all transfers and closures of substantiated family advocacy and special
needs cases;
(6) Review the closure and destruction of all unsubstantiated incidents and the
transfer, closure and destruction of "at risk" cases;
(7) Routinely check family advocacy and special needs cases using enclosure (8) as
a guide; and
(8) Serve on the Family Advocacy Case Review Committee.
e.
FPA's shall:
(1) Open cases and manage all allegations; at-risk and substantiated child abuse and
neglect, spouse abuse, sibling abuse, parent abuse and elder abuse and neglect
incidents in accordance with reference (a), and this instruction;
(2) Ensure "at risk" cases are opened only when family violence is not present and
preventive services would positively assist the family;
(3) Assess all family violence incidents for low, moderate, or high risk when the
report is received and every 30 to 60 days thereafter until closure of the case.
Guidance is provided in enclosures (5) and (6);
(4) Maintain direct communication with all service providers involved in family
advocacy cases;
(5) Coordinate a Family Advocacy Case Review Committee in accordance with
enclosure (4);
(6) Maintain case record documentation in accordance with this instruction;
(7) Manage all special needs cases in accordance with risk factors and criteria listed
in enclosure (3), and document all activity;
(8) Review and co-sign Special Needs cases in accordance with enclosure (3) and
all Special Needs cases to be closed or transferred;
(9) Document in writing and in detail in the family advocacy case records all
communication, contacts, investigative results, mental health and medical
results, FACRC opinions and any other related information and services
provided;
(10) Ensure the family advocacy documentation supports the final case status
determination;
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