FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM (FAP) CI 1752.1

Question 1

Whos is station Bodega Bays Family Advocacy Specialist (FAS)

Answer 1

MR John W Schempf

Question 2

What are 5 key responsibilities of an OIC in the FAP prosses?
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Answer 2

• Report all suspected intimate partner and child maltreatment incidents to the appropriate FAS as soon as possible, within 24 hours of command notification.
• Participate, or delegate a member of the command to participate, in the Incident Determination Committee process in those cases involving a member of the command.
• At least once every three years attend FAP training as provided by the servicing FAS
• Consult with the servicing legal office and personnel staff as needed to verify that proposed actions by command comply with law and policy. In emergent situations, give priority to immediate protective action when needed rather than waiting on legal consultation.
• Monitor member’s attendance when treatment is command-mandated. Consider disciplinary and/or adverse administration action in accordance with reference (c) and Discipline and Conduct, COMDTINST M1600.2 (series), when member fails to comply or is considered to be a treatment failure.

Question 3

What is the standard of evidence used by the Incident Determination Committee in determining that an incident report meets the relevant criteria that define the type of maltreatment alleged?
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Answer 3

Preponderance of Information
preponderance means that the available information is of greater weight, or more convincing, than the information that indicates the criteria were not met

Question 4

What is the elder abuse policy?

Answer 4

FASs and all Coast Guard healthcare providers must report all incidents of suspected elder abuse to the agency having the statutory responsibility to investigate them. Although elder abuse is not considered a FAP incident, such incidents must be reported by personnel designated by statute as mandated reporters to the applicable adult protection services (APS) agency.

Question 5

is there amnesty for self reporting.

Answer 5

no

Question 6

What are 7 actions that may be appropriate when a high risk situation has been identified, or has not yet been ruled out, the command of the alleged offender must take immediate action to ensure, to the extent possible, that the victim or other persons involved remain safe?
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Answer 6

(1) Ordering the member to go directly to the CO, OIC, or designee in the member’s chain of command (under escort if considered appropriate);
(2) Restricting the member from having contact with the victim;
(3) Provision of assistance to the victim in obtaining a temporary restraining order in a civilian court;
(4) Issuance of a military protective order (MPO) (see Military Protective Order, Form CG6070);
(5) Confiscation of personal and government-issued weapons in accordance with Coast Guard Policy on the Possession of Firearms and/or Ammunition by Coast Guard Military Personnel, COMDTINST 10100.1 (series);
(6) Assisting victims in obtaining alternative housing and providing an escort; and,
(7) Requesting assistance from CGIS and/or local police as needed.

Question 7

What is the purpose of the Incident Determination Committee?

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Answer 7

The Incident Determination Committee’s purpose is to ensure fairness and accuracy in determining which referrals for suspected maltreatment meet the criteria that define the type of maltreatment alleged to have occurred, and to identify what incidents will be accessible in the Coast Guard FAP Central Registry

Question 8

What are the first four critical steps when a OIC receives a Abuse report?

Answer 8

1. After receiving report, assess the situation for obvious safety issues including medical needs, signs of imminent danger, and the need for alternative housing.
2. Address safety issues. Consider a military protection order or verbal order to the alleged offender, provide assistance in locating alternative housing, and coordinate efforts with law enforcement/CGIS. Note: it is normally inappropriate to issue orders to an active duty (AD) victim because of an incident.
3. Report incident to the servicing FAS within one business day. Consult regarding safety issues and next steps in the assessment process.
4. Contact Legal Counsel and CGIS. Obtain advice regarding disciplinary and investigatory issues, as needed.