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Domestic Violence / FAP

Domestic violence awareness and Family Advocacy Program (FAP) training covering warning signs, safety planning, FAP referral process, military protective orders, restricted vs unrestricted reporting, impact on children, resources, and commander responsibilities. Based on DoDI 6400.06.

36 questions and answers — updated 2025/2026
01

What is the Family Advocacy Program (FAP)?

02

What DoD Instruction governs the Family Advocacy Program?

03

How does DoD define domestic abuse?

04

What are the warning signs of domestic violence?

05

What are the types of domestic abuse recognized by DoD?

06

What is a Military Protective Order (MPO)?

07

How does an MPO differ from a civilian protective order (CPO)?

08

What is restricted reporting for domestic abuse in the military?

09

What is unrestricted reporting for domestic abuse?

10

Who can receive a restricted report of domestic abuse?

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Can a restricted report be converted to unrestricted?

12

What are a commander's responsibilities regarding domestic violence?

13

What is the FAP Central Registry?

14

What is the Incident Determination Committee (IDC)?

15

What is a safety plan and why is it important?

16

What key elements should a domestic violence safety plan include?

17

How does domestic violence impact children who witness it?

18

What is the cycle of violence (Lenore Walker's model)?

19

What is coercive control?

20

What is strangulation and why is it a critical warning sign?

21

What is the military's Transitional Compensation (TC) program?

22

What is the National Domestic Violence Hotline number?

23

What is the Military OneSource number for domestic violence resources?

24

What UCMJ articles may apply to domestic violence offenses?

25

What is the Lautenberg Amendment and how does it affect military members?

26

What is lethality assessment and why do FAP providers use it?

27

What are high-risk factors for domestic violence lethality?

28

What role do victim advocates play in the FAP?

29

What is the difference between a FAP Victim Advocate and a Special Victims' Counsel (SVC)?

30

How does a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) affect a domestic violence case?

31

What is the 'power and control wheel'?

32

Can civilian spouses of military members access FAP services?

33

What should a first responder or colleague do if they suspect domestic violence?

34

What is mandatory reporting of domestic violence in the military context?

35

What financial resources are available to domestic violence victims in the military?

36

What is the impact of deployment on domestic violence?

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