What is Family Advocacy? This program is a Department
of Defense initiative for the prevention, education, intervention and treatment
of child physical abuse, child neglect, child sexual abuse, spouse abuse and
sexual assault. How does it work? When a suspected case of
abuse occurs, it is reported to the Family Advocacy Representative
(FAR). It is the responsibility of the FAR to investigate and track
all cases of abuse. After the investigation a committee will review
the case. The committee is chaired by a medical officer and consists
of the FAR, physicians, counselors and investigative personnel. The
committee will decide if the charges are founded, unfounded, suspected or high
risk. The committee then recommends a plan of action to the
servicemember's Commanding Officer. The goal of the program is to
assist victims, strengthen families, and keep valuable service members in the
Navy. Family Advocacy is part of the Fleet and Family Support
Center. In addition to assisting and investigating abuse cases they
will be happy to answer any questions you might have concerning FAP.