ALCOAST 369/21 - OCT 2021 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH – OCTOBER 2021

united states coast guard

R 041821Z OCT 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 369/21
SSIC 1752
SUBJ: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH – OCTOBER 2021
A. Family Advocacy Program (FAP), COMDTINST 1752.1 (series)
1. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). In
alliance with the Department of Defense, this year's theme
is "United to End Domestic Abuse." This observance is designed
to promote an awareness that preventing domestic abuse is a
shared community responsibility that begins with supporting
victims. It also introduces simple but effective ways for
commands, shipmates, friends, and family members to help
individuals who are at risk for domestic abuse during a time
of continued uncertainty and isolation.
2. Getting help for navigating an abusive relationship is
difficult, especially during a global crisis such as the
COVID-19 pandemic. It is important to acknowledge the impact
of the pandemic and how it creates conditions of isolation,
dependency, and financial stress that may contribute to
unhealthy behaviors and abusive relationships. As restrictions
on movement continue to change, there may be a sense of uneasiness
and potential confusion for victims whose circumstances have
changed during the intense periods of isolation and lockdown.
This observance strives to support victims with an understanding
of the wide range of factors they are experiencing as a result
of the pandemic.
3. Domestic abuse is incompatible with Coast Guard core values
and it reduces mission readiness. It is part of our job to
recognize and take action on reports and signs of an abusive
relationship. All Coast Guard active and reserve personnel,
civilian employees, and Auxiliarists must proactively safeguard
the well-being of our members and report domestic abuse in
accordance with REF (A).
4. The strength and unity of our military community presents
a unique opportunity for this year's campaign. It begins with
supporting victims, modeling and promoting safe and healthy
relationships, providing ways for individuals to set boundaries
within their relationships, and ensuring a network of assistance
during stressful times.
5. The military respects, supports, and defends victims of
domestic abuse. Regardless of your personal situation, the
Coast Guard community is here to support you. Take the next
step to end domestic violence--when it comes to domestic abuse,
"Be an Upstander, Not a Bystander."
6. If you have concerns about an individual's safety or if you
are in an abusive relationship, contact your local Family
Advocacy Program (FAP) representative at 202-475-5100 then
follow the appropriate prompts. For additional resources call
the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or
live chat with an advocate at:
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http://www.thehotline.org

You may also contact CG SUPRT at 855-CG-SUPRT,
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http:www.cgsuprt.com

Another fantastic resource is your Chaplain at 202-372-4900 or
please visit:
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https://www.uscg.mil/Leadership/Senior-Leadership/Chaplain-of
-the-Coast-Guard/locations/

7. Please consider some additional domestic violence prevention
resources:
a. CDC Violence Prevention
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https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/
index.html

b. Technology Safety & Privacy: A Toolkit for survivors
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https://www.techsafety.org

c. When It Comes to Domestic Abuse, Be an Upstander,
Not a Bystander
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http://blog-brigade.militaryonesource.mil

8. POC: Johanna MacGillivray, FAP Manager, 202-475-5161,
Johanna.MacGillivray@uscg.mil, or Marshe Milbourne-Jackson,
HSWL Service Center FAP Coordinator, 757-628-4374,
Marshe.M.Milbourne-Jackson@uscg.mil
9. RADM Dana L. Thomas, Director of Health, Safety and Work-Life
(CG-11), sends.
10. Internet release is authorized.