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Family Advocacy Programs: Quick Summary

勛圖厙 Family Child Care Child Abuse: Identification & Reporting Lesson 2 Learn Family Advocacy Programs: Quick Summary
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  1. All known and suspected incidents of child abuse and neglect (whether involving a parent, staff member, or volunteer in a DoD-sponsored facility or activity) are reported to the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), law enforcement, and the appropriate Child Welfare Services agency. Refer to your Service specific guidelines for Service specific procedures for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.

 

  1. As applicable, FAP will notify the command of the alleged military abuser, victim, and/or non-abusing parent, and leadership of the DoD-sponsored facility or activity.

 

  1. For those installations or locations without a FAP, the reporter should follow the Service and installation procedures for reporting child abuse and neglect.

 

  1. FAP clinicians meet with the alleged abuser(s) and victim(s) separately to assess for risk and plan for safety. The primary focus of the initial assessment is for the safety of the child victim.

 

  1. The FAP clinician gathers additional information in preparation for presentation to the Incident determination committee (IDC) during which other agencies involved also present information which the IDC considers in deciding if an incident meets or does not meet the Department of Defense definition of child abuse or neglect.

 

  1. FAP offers supportive services to clients to include, but are not limited to advocacy, counseling, support groups, home visitation, and various classes. FAP works with the client to develop an individualized service plan.

 

  1. The leadership of the respective DoD-sponsored facility may not take action based upon the outcome of the IDC. The IDC is not a legal process. It is administrative and may not be used for disciplinary purposes. Any administrative action taken against personnel must come as a result of an independent investigation. It is recommended to consult with the servicing personnel and legal offices to determine an appropriate course of action.