Who is Eligible for this Program?
The Family Advocacy Program is available to the following
members of Team Coast Guard:
Purpose of Program
The Family Advocacy Program is a Congressionally mandated
program intended to prevent and reduce the incidence of family violence
and create an environment of intolerance for such behavior. Education and
proper intervention and rehabilitation services result in prevention of
the escalation of violence, serious injury and homicide. Services are
provided to retain productive members in their Coast Guard careers and
support the accomplishment of the Coast Guard mission.
Program
Confidentiality
All discussions between a person using the Family Advocacy Program and
the FAS are strictly confidential, with the exception of the following:
Definitions
The following definitions apply to the Family Advocacy
Program:
Services and Resources Available
The following services and resources are available within the Family
Advocacy Program:
Requesting Services or Resources
These services or resources can be obtained by contacting the
FAS at your
Regional Work-Life Staff. Work-Life Staffs are
located at Integrated Support Commands CG-wide and at the Headquarters
Support Command.
Related Program Information
The Family Advocacy Program offers counseling and assessment
services to families experiencing domestic violence, child abuse and child
neglect. Victims and offenders are equally encouraged to seek help through
this program. Goals are to protect victims, create healthy family
relationships, and retain productive Coast Guard members. Note: the service
member’s command will be notified when this service is requested as a result
of an incident of abuse or neglect.
Program References
The following references provide details of the Family Advocacy Program:
Point of Contact
If you are unable to contact the Family Advocacy Specialist at the Health,
Safety and Work-Life Regional Practice Office in your area, or need
additional assistance beyond the information provided here, please contact
the Headquarters Family Advocacy Program Manager, John Reibling, CG-1112, at
(202) 475-5161 or email at
john.s.reibling@uscg.mil