AR 608-18 — The Army Family Advocacy Program
AR 608-18 governs Army policy for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and treating spouse and child abuse.
- Publication number: AR 608-18
- Title: THE ARMY FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM
- Date: 10/30/2007
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 608-18 on armypubs.army.mil
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AR 608-18 covers the Family Advocacy Program, abuse reporting, case evaluation, victim protection, treatment, records, transfers, and emergency placement care. It requires reporting of suspected abuse, trained personnel, coordinated investigations, case documentation, and protection of sensitive information.
Topics covered
- Family Advocacy Program
- Spouse and child abuse reporting
- Abuse investigation and evaluation
- Victim protection
- Family advocacy treatment
- Army Central Registry
- Emergency placement care
Questions and answers
What is AR 608-18's policy on spouse and child abuse?
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. (paragraph 1)
What must installation personnel do when they receive information about suspected abuse?
All installation law enforcement personnel, physicians, nurses, social workers, school personnel, FAP and CYS personnel, psychologists, and other medical personnel will report information about known or suspected cases of child and spouse abuse to the RPOC or appropriate military law enforcement agency as soon as the information is received. (paragraph 2-10)
How often must Family Advocacy Program personnel receive continuing education?
The FAPM and appropriate MTF staff will participate in continuing education regarding spouse and child abuse at least once every 12 months. (paragraph 2-10)
When is a DA Form 7517 required for an abuse case?
The CRC chairperson will submit an automated DA Form 7517 for every report of child or spouse abuse. (paragraph 3-6)
How must Family Advocacy Program case information be protected?
Electronic and paper CRC case file information, ACR records, and data reports from DA Form 7517 are considered sensitive and must be guarded against disclosure to anyone who does not have an official interest in the case. (paragraph 3-6)