Domestic Abuse, Child Abuse

The Defense Department is committed to providing support for service members and their families to enhance readiness and resiliency. There is zero tolerance when it comes to child abuse and neglect and domestic abuse. Each of the service branches has established a Family Advocacy Program that provides and coordinates a range of services for victims, parents, partners and service members. FAP addresses child abuse and neglect and domestic or intimate partner abuse through advocacy and clinical supportive services, and prevention efforts through early identification and education. It also coordinates with other key military and civilian agencies to ensure the availability of safety and support.

Military Leaders Domestic Abuse Prevention and Response Toolkit

Enroll in the FAP for Service Providers training course.

Subtopics

Policy, Legislation and Reports

Defense Department Policies

Family Advocacy Program Annual Reports to Congress

NISVS Technical Report: Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Violence Among Active Duty Women and Men and the Wives of Active Duty Men

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Fact Sheets and Flyers

5 Ways to Help a Friend Who’s Experiencing Domestic Abuse

Child Abuse Prevention Poster

Child Abuse Prevention Poster - DOD personnel

Reporting Child Sexual Abuse

Military OneSource Safe Exit Fact Sheet

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Awareness and Prevention Toolkits

Military Leaders Domestic Abuse Prevention and Response Toolkit

Family Advocacy Program Service Provider Toolkit

2022 Child Abuse Prevention Month Toolkit

2021 Domestic Violence Prevention Month Toolkit

2021 Child Abuse Prevention Month Toolkit

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Training Resources

Technology Evidence in Domestic Abuse (DC3 Cyber Training Academy) (Create an account to access. Select TEDA from the course catalog.)

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Connect

Combatting Trafficking in Persons Toolkit

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Getting Help for Domestic Abuse

United Against Domestic Abuse

Lead the Way to End Abuse

Domestic Abuse: Military Reporting Options

Transitional Compensation: Help for Victims of Abuse

Getting Help for Domestic Abuse — Military Protective Orders Can Include Pets

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Getting Help for Child Abuse and Neglect

Signs of Child Abuse

How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect in the Military

Be a Trusted Adult to Protect Children and Teens

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Military Helplines and National Crisis Lines

Safe Helpline (24-hour telephone: 877-995-5247)

National Domestic Violence Hotline (24-hour telephone: 800-799-7233)

National Child Abuse Hotline (24-hour telephone: 800-422-4453)

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (24-hour telephone: 800-843-5678)

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