Research clearly indicates that children who witness or who are victims of violence are at increased risk of repeating the generational cycle of violence. B. Ensure military supervisors at all levels are briefed on domestic violence identification and community reporting procedures by experts on this issue. C. Ensure Family Service Centers and Family Advocacy Centers provide general community education programs concerning this problem throughout the year. D. Ensure law enforcement personnel have received focused training and have developed protocols both for responding to domestic violence and for collecting associated evidence of physical assault. E. Ensure services are available for victims who live in families where abuse is occurring.
Domestic violence has a negative impact on military readiness and good order and discipline.
COs should undertake a continuous effort to reduce and eliminate family violence, and create a climate where such behavior is considered unacceptable. When suspected family violence by a service member comes to command attention, COs should take prompt action to hold members accountable for their behavior. Taking these measures prevents further violence to victims and promotes safety for all involved. There is also a clear and strong link between alcohol abuse and domestic violence. Data indicate when alcohol is involved, physical injuries from assault are more frequent and severe.