FAP staff strive toward the eradication of family violence through a number of education and supportive service programs. Prevention and Education Desk side briefing to Commanders within 45 days following assumption of command. Annual training to troops on the dynamics of family violence and the availability of treatment. Workshops and in-service training to child care professionals on child abuse prevention, identification and reporting. Age-appropriate workshops to children in military and public schools to prevent, identify and report child sexual abuse.
Community classes on stress reduction, anger control and change management.
This program provides support and education services which enhance parenting and child management skills. The program teaches parents basic skills in physical care, protection, supervision and psychological nurturance appropriate to the child's age and stage of development. The program also provides parents with direct services, including hospital and home visits, parent aides that serve as role models, information and referral and community support services and resources. The Victim Advocate provides comprehensive assistance to victims of spouse abuse and educates personnel on the installation regarding effective responses to domestic violence on behalf of victims and at-risk family members. By regulation, the primary focus of the FAP staff at ACS is education and prevention.