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We offer help 24 hours a day/7 days a week to victims through our Victim Advocate Program.

• Fort Bragg 24/7 Family Abuse Hotline: +1 (910)322-3418

Domestic Violence questionnaire (.pdf)

• Integrated Incident Management Center (IIMC) +1 (910)907-4813 or +1 (910)907-4814 or call 911
• Womack Army Medical Center Family Advocacy Program (WAMC FAP): +1 (910)907-6128 and +1 (910)643-2535
• Cumberland Co. Department of Social Services (DSS):  +1 (910)677-2450
• Harnett County DSS: +1 (910)814-6662
• Hoke County DSS: +1 (910)878-1988
• Moore County DSS: +1 (910)947-5683
• Lee County DSS: +1 (919)718-4690
• Robeson County DSS: +1 (910)671-3500

Marriage and Family Counseling

• Womack Army Medical Center Family Advocacy Program (WAMC FAP): +1 (910)907-6128 and +1 (910)643-2535
• COSCOM – Joel Clinic: +1 (910)907-9073
• Main Post – Clark Clinic: +1 (910)907-9670
• Tricare: +1 (877)874-2273 (provides family counseling only)

Marital Enrichment Classes

• Watters Family Life Center: +1 (910)396-6564

PSB-CY flyer (.pdf)

Safe Touches flyer (.pdf)

Dangers of Social Media flyer (.pdf)

PSB-CY is defined as behaviors initiated by children and youth under the age of 18 that involve sexual body parts (genitals, anus, buttocks, or breasts) in a manner that deviates from normative or typical sexual behavior and are developmentally inappropriate or potentially harmful to the individual initiating the behavior, the individual(s) impacted by the behavior, or others. Sexual behaviors initiated by a child or youth under the age of 18 are more likely to deviate from normative or typical sexual behavior and be developmentally inappropriate and/or potentially harmful when they are characterized by one or more of the following:

• Occur at a higher frequency than is typical given the child’s or youth’s age and development.
• Greater focus of the child’s or youth’s interactions and interests than other behaviors
• Interfere with the child’s or youth’s social development and/or general functioning
• Do not respond to caregiver or other adult intervention
• Involve sexual knowledge, language, and/or behaviors that are inappropriate for the child’s or youth’s chronological or developmental age
• Include aggression, force, threats, or coercion
• Include intrusive sexual behavior, such as penetration
• Are deliberative rather than spontaneous or exploratory in nature
• Include alcohol or other mind-altering substances
• Involve aggressive or violent pornography
• Engender strong upset feelings in any other child or youth involved in the behaviors
• Are non-mutual
• Occur between children or youth who are distinct in terms of age, cognitive, social, and/or physical development or otherwise demonstrate developmental inequalities

When a child or youth exhibits or is impacted by PSB-CY, FAP will reach out to offer parents and caregivers guidance and support to navigate next steps and treatment after an incident. Support may include trauma-informed assessments, rehabilitation, and treatment to eligible children and youth at military treatment facilities.

PSB-CY Continued

Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) Program provides crisis intervention and follow-up support services to adult victims of abuse. Advocates explain reporting options, mandated reporting, victim’s rights, and assist in creating safety plans. They provide non-clinical advocacy services, information/referral services, and support to Soldiers and Families experiencing domestic and/or child abuse. Their services are voluntary and are catered to the needs of the client and Family.

DAVA Program Continued

Transitional Compensation (TC) payments and other benefits may be provided for dependents of Soldiers who are separated from active duty under a court-martial sentence resulting from a dependent-abuse offense, administratively separated if the basis for separation includes a dependent-abuse offense, or sentenced to forfeiture of all pay and allowances by a court-martial that has convicted the Soldier of a dependent-abuse offense. Congress established this entitlement for victims of dependent abuse in the National Defense Authorization Act of FY 94 in order to reduce victim disincentives to reporting abuse. If you are a military spouse or active-duty Service member’s spouse who experienced abuse while your spouse was on active duty, you may be eligible for this resource.

Refer to AR 608-1 or 10 U.S.C. 1059 for more information.

TC for Abused Dependents Continued

New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is designed to strengthen parents’ knowledge and skills so they can provide an environment where their children can thrive. NPSP is comprised of trained nurses and clinical social workers who offer education and support regarding pregnancy, parenting, and infant care through home visits and classes. Our home visitors have extensive knowledge of issues confronting parents and are sensitive to the unique challenges that military Families might face. NPSP offers free, voluntary services to military Families who are expecting a child or who have children from birth to 36 months of age. Even if you’ve been raising your Family for a few years, new ages and stages bring different challenges. NPSP offers you the opportunity to express your concerns and ask questions about children.

NPSP Continued

New Leaders are required to be trained - All new Commanders and their Senior NCO/First Sergeant/CSM are required to attend a Family Advocacy Leaders Training within 90 days before or after assignment.

Department of the Army (DA) policy is to prevent spouse and child abuse, to protect those who are victims of abuse, to treat those affected by abuse, and to ensure personnel are professionally trained to intervene in abuse cases. Since many incidents of abuse constitute violations of the law, DA policy also recognizes a commander’s authority to take disciplinary or administrative action in appropriate cases. Senior leaders should refer to local installation policies, Army Regulation (AR) 608-18, Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 6400.06, and Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 6400.01 for more information.

Army Regulation (AR) 608-18 (.pdf)

Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 6400.06 (.pdf)

Department of Defense Manual (DoDM) 6400.01 (.pdf)

Commander Education Program: Commanders have the overriding responsibility for the response to domestic abuse. The installation commander is responsible for FAP, installation law enforcement and housing. The Service Member’s commander is responsible for victim safety and appropriate abuser accountability, if the Service Member is the alleged abuser. Senior enlisted personnel serving in advisory roles to commanders must also be familiar with the requirements. FAP is to ensure that commanders at all levels are aware of:

1. The nature of spouse and child abuse and how to prevent it.
2. FAP policies and procedures.
3. Available FAP services and resources.
4. Command responsibilities for identification, reporting, and coordination with the IDC.
5. Information on FAP prevention services.
6. Mandatory briefing requirements for unit commanders and senior enlisted advisors   within 90 days after appointment to a command position.

Commanders will report all known or suspected incidents of domestic abuse to the FAP for assessment and appropriate services. Additionally, commanders should follow local Installation Policy Letters (IPL) 40, IPL 42, and Garrison Policy Letter (GPL) 10, which will assist leaders in what to do when there is a reported incident that occurs on or off the installation. Establish training to ensure that all subordinate commanders and senior enlisted advisors (E–7 through E–9) to commanding officers are briefed on the FAP within 90 days prior to or following assumption of command, as well as annually.

Installation Policy Letter (IPL) 40 (.pdf)

Installation Policy Letter (IPL) 42 (.pdf)

Garrison Policy Letter (GPL)10 (.pdf)

Troop Education Program: This consists of annual troop education by FAP personnel for all Soldiers on the Family dynamics of spouse and child abuse, the availability of prevention and treatment services, and the Army’s policies regarding Family violence. Commanders will fully support public awareness, education, and other initiatives to strengthen individuals, couples, and Family resilience, and prevent domestic abuse. Commanders will integrate, to the greatest extent possible, the FAP’s prevention, assistance, and response capabilities. Additionally, commanders will coordinate with the FAP and other components of the CCR to create a command climate that encourages the safety and resiliency of all Service members and Family members and supports help-seeking behaviors.

Incident Determination Committee (IDC): Per AD 2021-26, the IDC reviews suspected incidents of domestic abuse and/or child abuse/ neglect to make an Incident Status Determination (ISD). The IDC reviews all suspected incidents of domestic abuse and/or child abuse/neglect that meet a reasonable suspicion standard of proof. The standard of proof is met if, after initial assessment of all the information in the report, there is reasonable suspicion that the suspected incident occurred and the suspected incident meets the criteria established in enclosure 3 of DoDM 6400.01, Volume 3. Treatment is available to individuals regardless of their role (victim, offender, or both) to reduce the likelihood of further abuse/neglect by addressing aggressive or violent behaviors, increasing protective capacity, processing trauma, building skills in conflict resolution and communication, and decreasing negative patterns in relationships with the goal of reducing the likelihood of future violence.

IDC instructions (.pdf)