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 and partners.

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 military and civilian agencies to ensure safety and support.

Military Leaders Healthy Connections 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 Flyer

Child Abuse Prevention Poster

Child Abuse Prevention Poster — DOD personnel

Child Sexual Abuse Reporting Flyer

Military OneSource Safe Exit Fact Sheet

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Awareness and Prevention Toolkits

Military Leaders Healthy Connections Toolkit

Service Provider Toolkit — Family Advocacy Program

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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.)

Combatting Trafficking in Persons Program Management Office Resources

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Getting Help for Domestic Abuse

You Deserve to Feel Safe in Your Relationship

Military Leaders Healthy Connections Toolkit

Domestic Abuse: Military Reporting Options

Transitional Compensation: Support for Victims of Abuse

Domestic Abuse Help — Military Protection Orders and Pets

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Getting Help for Child Abuse and Neglect

Recognizing the 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)

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

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

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Call or text 988)

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Sexual Assault Resources

Effects of Military Sexual Trauma VA website

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Connect

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