For emergency assistance, call 0 or 911. Help is available for victims, witnesses and offenders through Navy and Marine Corps Family Advocacy Programs and their military and civilian community partners. For direct assistance and more information on what your command and community can do to stop the violence, contact your installation Family Advocacy Program representatives at your nearest Family Service Center, Family Advocacy Center or medical treatment facility. The following is the text of the CNO message on Domestic Violence Prevention Month. Our goal is to increase awareness of domestic violence and its effects on victims, families and the Navy community, not only this month, but throughout the year.
Domestic violence encompasses spouse abuse and child abuse.
It is a growing social problem that is receiving increasing national attention. As a Navy and nation, we cherish our families and honor their special place in shaping the fabric of America. Domestic violence is incompatible with our core values of honor, courage and commitment. It is not a private matter, but has significant effects on society in general. Conservative estimates indicate that two to four million women are physically assaulted in the United States each year.