Domestic Violence

Resources and information related to domestic violence, prevention and advocacy for victims.

Air Force Family Advocacy Program

Program devoted to the treatment and prevention of spouse and child abuse, and promotes family and community health and resilience in the Air Force community. Requires a Common Access Card (CAC) to access this system.
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American Domestic Violence Crisis Line

An international toll free domestic violence crisis line that abused American women and children can call by contacting the regional AT&T operator in their country of residence and asking to be connected. The crisis line operates from 10 pm to 6 am, Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Call 1-866-USWOMEN (866-879-6636) for help.

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Are You in an Abusive Relationship?

Checklist of behaviors to help decide if domestic violence is occurring.
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Army Family Advocacy Program

Program dedicated to spousal and child abuse prevention, education, prompt reporting, investigation, intervention and treatment. Services include support groups, seminars, workshops and counseling and intervention services.
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Coast Guard Family Advocacy Program

Program that provides assistance in the prevention and reduction of family violence in the Coast Guard. Services include assessment and rehabilitation referrals, parenting classes, couples communications and substance abuse programs, referrals for financial assistance for victims and other services required to address the abusive situation.
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DoD Commanding Officers Web-Based Domestic Violence Training

An interactive, self-paced training based on DoD policy regarding domestic abuse. It is intended to enhance commanding officers' ability to implement an effective response to domestic violence.

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Domestic Abuse & How To Get Help

Provides information on abusive relationships and how to stay safe or get help. Call Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

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Domestic Abuse Involving DoD Military & Certain Affiliated Personnel

Addresses domestic abuse in the DoD and the role of the commanding officer, law enforcement, judge advocate, victim advocate, health care provider, Family Advocacy Program and chaplains in establishing a coordinated community response to domestic abuse.
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Domestic Abuse in Military Families

Fact sheet about domestic violence in the military. Includes information on traumatic brain injury, which can be sustained as a result of domestic violent acts.
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Family Advocacy Program - Interpersonal Abuse

Help for military families dealing with domestic or child abuse. Contact information for Family Advocacy Program representatives at military installations around the world.
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Give an Hour - Free Mental Health Services

Provides free mental health services nationwide by mental health professionals who literally give an hour of their time each week to military personnel and their families.
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Marine Corps Family Advocacy Program

Program designed to assist Marines and their families experiencing the trauma of abuse. Services include information on spouse/intimate partner and child abuse, victim advocacy, counseling for individuals, couples and children, as well as support groups for men and women.
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Men Stopping Violence

Provides training and consultation services for individuals, groups and organizations locally, nationally and internationally to prevent violence by men against women.
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Mental Health America (MHA) Affiliate Directory

Local MHA affiliates in your state that can help you find support groups in your area.
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Military & Family Live Consultant (MFLC) Victim Advocacy Services

Works with existing military domestic violence services to support victims of domestic violence.
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MilitaryHOMEFRONT: Frequently Asked Questions about Domestic Violence

Provides answers to frequently asked questions about domestic violence and DoD's Family Advocacy Program, a command support program for military families who are facing issues of domestic abuse.
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My Personal Safety Plan

Information from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence on protecting yourself from domestic violence. Find help in your state.

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National Center on Domestic & Sexual Violence

Provides resources on the military's response to domestic and sexual violence.

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National Domestic Violence Hotline

Provides crisis intervention, information and referral to victims of domestic violence, perpetrators, friends and families. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224 for assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals.

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Navy Family Advocacy Program

Provides clinical assessment, treatment and services for military members and their families involved in incidents of domestic abuse. Services include assessment of risk, safety planning and determination of appropriate interventions and/or treatment.
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Overcoming Anger

Recognize anger cues and learn strategies to manage anger. Offers an assessment, an electronic-library, game-based simulations and narrator-guided self-help workshops.
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Take a Stand Against Violence Guidebook

A guidebook for disseminating materials in support of this national military public awareness campaign and generating awareness about domestic violence.
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The American Veterans & Service Members Survival Guide

Provides invaluable information on how to navigate the bureaucracy of benefits and programs available to Active Duty military, National Guard, Reservists, Veterans and their family members. This free 599-page guide covers issues from educational help to vocational rehabilitation, from housing to citizenship.
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Vet Centers

Offers readjustment counseling and outreach services to Veterans who served in any combat zone. Services are also available for family members on military-related issues.

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