Friday, May 22, 2020
What is it?
The Army Family Advocacy Program is the Army’s prevention and response program for domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and problematic sexual behavior of children and youth. The program supports readiness by providing education and services to strengthen Army Families, enhance healthy life skills, and promote nurturing environments for children and youth, with the goal of preventing abuse.
What are the current and past efforts of the Army?
The first Army child abuse prevention program started in 1967 at Fort Bliss, and was formalized as the Family Advocacy Program in 1981 with the publication of DOD Directive 6400.01. This program responds to child and domestic abuse incidents, coordinates the community response and provides prevention and treatment services. Commanders and community members are encouraged to be vigilant and report suspected incidents to their installation’s Family Advocacy Program reporting point of contact.
Family Advocacy Program services include:
What continued efforts does the Army have planned?
The Army Family Advocacy Program is broadening command and community engagement to prevent and respond to domestic violence and child abuse. Key efforts include:
Why is this important to the Army?
Family violence is a threat to the health, welfare and safety of Soldiers and Family members, and it severely degrades warfighter readiness. The Army Family Advocacy Program helps strengthen Army Families, enhancing resiliency and relationship skills, improving quality of life.
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