ARMY DIR 2021-26 — Family Advocacy Program Incident Determination Committee And Clinical Case Staff Meeting
ARMY DIR 2021-26 governs the transition of the Family Advocacy Program from the Case Review Committee to the IDC and CCSM model.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2021-26
- Title: FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM INCIDENT DETERMINATION COMMITTEE AND CLINICAL CASE STAFF MEETING
- Date: 07/12/2021
- Proponent: G-9
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2021-26 on armypubs.army.mil
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The publication addresses reporting suspected domestic abuse and child abuse or neglect, Incident Status Determinations, clinical recommendations, committee membership, training, and managing authorities. It requires installations to complete the transition by 7 October 2022 and establishes limits and exceptions to policy.
Applies to: This directive applies to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- Family Advocacy Program
- Incident Determination Committee
- Clinical Case Staff Meeting
- Domestic abuse reporting
- Child abuse and neglect
- Incident Status Determination
- Committee training
Questions and answers
Where must suspected domestic abuse or child abuse be reported?
Suspected or known incidents of domestic violence and/or child abuse/neglect will be reported to the installation FAP reporting point of contact (RPOC) as designated by installation procedures. (paragraph 5)
When must emergency domestic abuse cases be reported to law enforcement or a medical treatment facility?
Emergency cases of domestic abuse and child abuse/neglect (such as threat to life, loss of limb or eyesight, and imminent danger) will be reported to the appropriate military or local law enforcement office and medical treatment facility (MTF), as necessary, before contacting the FAP RPOC. (paragraph 5)
What incidents does the Incident Determination Committee review?
The IDC will review all suspected incidents of domestic abuse and/or child abuse/neglect that meet a reasonable suspicion standard of proof. (paragraph 5)
Which abuse or neglect incidents must be presented to the Incident Determination Committee?
All incidents of abuse or neglect connected to a victims death must be presented to the IDC. (paragraph 5)
What does the Clinical Case Staff Meeting provide?
The CCSM is responsible for providing clinical consultation to the assigned FAP case manager; making clinical recommendations for safety planning and ongoing safety monitoring; assessing incident severity, supportive services, and risk assessment; and providing case management and review of the treatment and care coordination. (paragraph 5)