NAVMC 1700.41 governs guidance for the Marine Corps Dedicated Prevention Workforce and its integrated primary prevention functions.
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NAVMC 1700.41 covers prevention levels, stakeholders, prevention systems, harmful and healthy environments, and EPBHC PPI roles. It requires scientifically informed recommendations and compliant handling of Marine data, including limits on sharing identifiable information.
Applies to: This NAVMC is applicable to Marine Corps commands with EPBHC and EPBHC PPis.
Primary prevention focuses on increasing protective factors and decreasing risk factors in order to develop a more resilient Marine who in turn experiences balance and overall wellness. (paragraph 2)
Specifically, EPBHC and EPBHC PPI personnel in the integrated prevention system maximize collaboration to focus on the prevention of substance misuse, suicide related behaviors, harassment, sexual assault, family violence and other harmful behaviors. (paragraph 4)
EPBHC PPis are required to provide recommendations that are informed by scientific evidence per reference (a). (paragraph 2)
EPBHC PPis adhere to the legal requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S . C. 552a), reference (e), to ensure that personal data collected and shared is limited and handled in accordance with statutory requirements and policy. (paragraph 2)
Do not report/share information that can identify an individual Marine to anyone without a need for the information as a part of their official duties. (paragraph 2)