Family Advocacy Program (About, Need to Know, Resources)
Services
Mandated Family
Advocacy Program Trainings
The Family Advocacy Specialists are required per COMDTINST 1750.7C to provide
yearly Family Advocacy Training to all USCG units within the assigned AOR.
CO/XO Trainings
The Family Advocacy Specialists are required per COMDTINST 1750.7C to provide
advance Family Advocacy Training to those in Supervisory and Management type of
USCG positions.
Coordinate
Treatment Services
The FAS contacts and coordinates counseling services for both victims and
offenders involved in domestic violence.
Crisis
Intervention
The FAS responds to crisis situations, and refers individuals to the appropriate
resources.
Coordinate
Treatment Services
The FAS contacts and coordinates counseling services for both victims and
offenders involved in domestic violence.
Special Needs
The Family Advocacy Specialist may assist in special needs enrollment, and in
conjunction with the Family Resource Specialist manage at-risk and high-risk for
family violence cases.
We also:
- Assist commands in helping service members and their families involved in family violence.
- Support and protect the rights of victims and offenders.
- Retain service members in their Coast Guard careers.
- Prevent and reduce incidents of abuse through identification of trends, intervention and education.
- Coordinate referral services to member and families.
- Support members and families through the pain and fear to a healthy resolution
Contact Information:
Mr. Trevor Jackman
Family Advocacy Specialist
(510) 437-5838
Trevor.P.Jackman@uscg.mil
Family Advocacy Specialist
(510) 437-3068
Dwain.D.Coleman@uscg.mil