Domestic Violence: The First Sergeant’s Perspective Ref: AFI 40-301, AFMAN 31-201 Volume 4

1. Domestic Violence: The First Sergeant’s Perspective Ref: AFI 40-301, AFMAN 31-201 Volume 4

2. OVERVIEW Definitions and Air Force Policy Possible Domestic Violence Indicators Rules of Engagement Referral Agencies

3. MP 1: Definitions and Policy Domestic Disturbance An incident (physical and/or verbal) in which an outside agency has responded to control and assess the situation May or may not involve violence

4. MP 1 - Definitions and Policy Domestic Abuse Pattern of behavior resulting in emotional or psychological abuse, economic control, or interference with personal liberty. Domestic Violence An offense under the UCMJ or state law that involves the use, attempted use or threatened use of force or violence against a person or the violation of a lawful order issued for the protection of a person.

5. MP 1 - Definitions and Policy Abuse and Violence definition include: • A current or former spouse/intimate partner • A person with whom the abuser shares a child in common • A current or former intimate partner with whom the abuser shares or has shared a common domicile.

6. MP 1 - Definitions and Policy Maltreatment General term encompassing child abuse or neglect and spouse abuse or neglect. Commander and First Sergeant responsibilities Reports all suspicions of family maltreatment to the FAP. Directs suspected active duty AF family maltreatment offenders to FAP for comprehensive assessment and service planning. Mandatory Reporting for all AF members and civilian employees AF members and civilian employees (including contract employees) will report all incidents of known or suspected family maltreatment immediately to the FAP.

7. MP 1 - Definitions and Policy Commander and First Sergeant responsibilities Completes the DoD-mandated FAP training on family maltreatment, including identification and reporting protocols, within 90 days of assuming their positions and at least annually, thereafter. Completes Central Registry Board computer-based training annually and participates in the CRB for incidents involving their squadron/unit members.

8. MP 2 - Indicators INTIMIDATION – Making someone afraid ECONOMY – Preventing access to funds EMOTIONAL -- Making someone feel less than a person PHYSICAL – Grabbing, pushing, hitting SEXUAL ABUSE – Forceful against will COERCION AND THREATS – Threatening environment ISOLATION – Controlling the who, what, where, when MALE or FEMALE PRIVILEGE – Master/Mistress of Castle

9. MP 3- Rules of Engagement Plan ahead Answering the call – Responding Assessment of the situation Handling the situation Referral Temporary Separation – No Contact Order Apprehension Follow-up

10. MP 4 - Referral Agencies Family Advocacy Mental Health - ADAPT Airman & Family Readiness Center Legal Office Other Agencies???

11. First Sergeant Academy Our Job Is People, Everyone is our Business QUESTIONS? Integrity – Service – Excellence

12. SUMMARY Definitions and Air Force Policy Possible Indicators of Domestic Violence Rules of Engagement Referral Agencies