DEPARTMENTOFTHE NAVY HEADQUARTERSUNITEDSTATESMARINECORPS 3000MARINECORPSPENTAGON WASHINGTON,DC 20350-3000 MCO 1754.11 MFC-2 26 Mar 12 MARINE CORPS ORDER 1754.11 From: Commandant of the Marine Corps To: Distribution List Subj: MARINE CORPS FAMILY ADVOCACY AND GENERAL COUNSELING PROGRAM Ref: (a) DOD Directive 6400.1, "Family Advocacy Program (FAP)" August 23, 2004 (b) DOD Instruction 6400.06, "Domestic Abuse Involving DOD Military and Certain Affiliated Personnel," August 21, 2007 (c) DOD 6400.1-M, "Family Advocacy Program Standards and Self-assessment Tool," August 20, 1992 (d) SECNAVINST 1752.3B (e) DOD Instruction 6025.13, "Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) and Clinical Quality Management in the Military Health System (MHS)," February 17, 2011 (f) SECNAVINST 1754.7A (g) DOD Instruction 6400.3, "Family Advocacy Command Assistance Team," February 3, 1989 (h) DOD Directive 5400.11, "DOD Privacy Program," May 8, 2007 (i) SECNAV M-5210.1, Ch 1 (j) 10 U.S.C. 47 (k) DOD Instruction 1402.5, "Criminal History Background Checks on Individuals in Child Care Services," January 19, 1993 (1) 42 U.S.C. 13031 (m) Manual for Courts-Martial United States 2008 Edition (n) DOD Instruction 1342.24, "Transitional Compensation for Abused Dependents," May 23, 1995 (0) 000 6400.1-M-l, "Manual for Child Maltreatment and Domestic Abuse Incident Reporting System," July 15, 2005 (p) SECNAVINST 1752.4A (q) MCO 1752.5A (r) BUMEDINST 6230.15A (s) DOD Instruction 6400.05, "New Parent Support Program," December 20, 2005 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. MCO 1754.11 26 Mar 12 Enc1: (1) Marine Corps Family Advocacy and General Counseling Program Policy and Procedural Guidance Reports Required: I. Defense Manpower Management Center Quarterly Report (Report Control Symbol DD-1754-05(external DD-P&R(Q}2052) par. 3b(2) (b) II. Serious Incident Report (Report Control Symbol MC-1754-01) Encl (1), Chap 4, par. 6d(2), 9a and 9b, Encl 1, App E, par. 1 and App F, par. 1 III. Child/Spouse Incident Report (Report Control Symbol DD-1754-06(external DD FM&P(W)2052) Encl (1); Chap 4, par. 6d(3) IV. Child Abuse or Domestic Violence Related Fatality Notification (Report Control Symbol DD-1754-07(external DD-P&R(A)2175) Encl (1), Chap 4, par. 9c V. Annual Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Metrics (Report Control Symbol DD-1754 08 (external DD-P&R(Q)2052) Encl (1) Chap 10 par. 3a VI. Quarterly FAP Metrics Report (Report Control Symbol MC-1754-02) Encl (1), Chap 10, par. 3b 1. Situation. To provide policy and procedural guidance for the effective execution and use of the Family Advocacy and General Counseling Programs (FAP) in order to support the commander's responsibility to prevent and respond to child abuse and domestic abuse, and support and treat eligible beneficiaries with counseling services in accordance with the references. 2. Mission. Commanders shall implement the programs outlined in this Order, and all installation FAPs shall comply with the policies and procedures contained herein. FAP policy and procedural guidance is contained in enclosure (1). Key program elements of FAP are prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse and domestic abuse. 3. Execution a. Commander's Intent and Concept of Operations (1) Commander's Intent. To ensure personnel tasked with assisting Marines and their families with child abuse and domestic abuse are provided adequate information pertaining to policies, procedures, and responsibilities. 2 MCO 1754.11 26 Mar 12 (2) Concept of Operations (a) This Order should be used in conjunction with references (a) through (s) to ensure compliance with policies and procedures established by the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) and higher headquarters. (b) Preventing and responding to child abuse and domestic abuse allegations are the responsibility of all Marines. All allegations shall be reported to FAP and military police. (c) Definitions applicable to this Order are explained in appendix A to the enclosure. b. Roles and Responsibilities (1) Marine and Family Programs Division (MF), Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) (a) Develop and recommend Marine Corps policy for child abuse and domestic abuse prevention and treatment. (b) Coordinate the FAP with CMC (ARDB) Records Management, Major Commands, other headquarters, HQMC Staff agencies, and higher headquarters. (c) Establish and maintain a FAP focused on the functional areas of prevention, identification, intervention, and treatment of child abuse and domestic abuse. (d) Designate a Headquarters Marine Corps Family Advocacy Program Manager (FAPM) to provide program oversight and guidance. (e) Identify fiscal and personnel resources necessary to coordinate and effectively implement FAP. (f) Coordinate efforts and resources among all Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) activities serving families to promote optimum delivery of services. (g) Collect and provide data as required by the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Military Community and Family Policy (MCFP). (h) Develop policies and procedures for operating FAP, ensuring Commanders receive appropriate guidance. 3 MCO 1754.11 26 Mar 12 (2) Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) FAP (CMC, MFC-2) (a) Establish and operate FAP as one component of the Coordinated Community Response (CCR). (b) Manage the Central Registry system for collecting and analyzing data on child abuse and domestic abuse. Implement procedures for installations to report data within 14 days of an Incident Determination Committee (IDC) determination. Submit data to the Defense Manpower Data Center, at a minimum, quarterly via the chain-of-command. Report Control Symbol 00-1754-05 (external DD-P&R(Q)2052) is assigned to this reporting requirement. (c) Manage, monitor, and coordinate FAP policy and guidance. (d) Develop programs and activities that: 1. Contribute to healthy relationships for individuals, couples and families. 2. Provide guidance and technical assistance on prevention programs that focus on early intervention, child abuse, and domestic abuse. (e) Ensure appropriate quality assurance practices, including but not limited to maintaining a Credentials Review Process and conducting periodic inspections to evaluate FAP operation throughout the Marine Corps per references (a) through (f) • (f) Represent the Marine Corps on the Department of Defense (DOD) FAPM's committee and its various subcommittees and councils. (g) Maintain liaison with DASD (MCFP) to obtain and maintain current information and developments concerning child and domestic abuse. (h) Prepare annual budget and rnanpower requirements and submit justification, via the chain-of-command, to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). (i) Provide ongoing education, training, and technical assistance to FAP personnel. 4 MCO 1754.11 26 Mar 12 (j) Coordinate requests for activation of the DOD Family Advocacy Command Assistance Team (FACAT) per reference (g) . (k) Coordinate with applicable federal and civilian community resources concerning the operational, medical, and counseling aspects of FAP. (3) Installation Commanding Generals and Installation Commanders (a) Ensure that all personnel involved with the coordinated community response (CCR) to child abuse and domestic abuse receive training and comply with their defined roles, functions, and responsibilities in accordance with this Order. The CCR is composed of representatives from the following: Staff Judge Advocate, Provost Marshall Office (PMO) , chaplain, Installation Marine and Family Programs (M&FP) Director, and military treatment facility (MTF). (b) Establish and monitor an installation Family Advocacy Committee (FAC) for the prevention, reporting, investigation, and treatment of child abuse and domestic abuse as outlined in this Order. (c) Publish written policy establishing a FAC to serve in formulating a CCR, an advisory body to address child abuse and domestic abuse at the installation, policy-making and as the oversight body for the installation FAP. (d) Establish an IDC to review reports of child and domestic abuse. (e) Ensure installation FAP funding is adequate to meet mission requirements and complies with guidance in this Order. (f) Ensure the availability of a 24-hour reporting and emergency response system that is capable of providing immediate protection to victims of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic abuse on the installation. (g) As appropriate, establish Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with Child Protective Services (CPS) and other authorities in the civilian jurisdiction(s) adjoining the Marine Corps installation, to include law enforcement agencies, courts, shelters, and other agencies as appropriate. A sample MOU is located in appendix B. 5 MCO 1754.11 26 Mar 12 (h) Ensure that FAP provides training on the prevention of and response to child abuse and domestic abuse to commanders within 90 days of assuming command and annually to the total force. (i) Issue policy that specifies the installation procedures for responding to reports of incidents of child abuse and domestic abuse in accordance with references (a), (b), (c), and (d). Installation commanders shall cooperate with civilian agencies and observe local laws pertaining to child abuse and domestic abuse incident notifications and reporting. At a minimum, procedures shall ensure that FAP reciprocally report all allegations of child abuse and unrestricted reports of domestic abuse immediately to the appropriate civilian law enforcement agency in accordance with the references. (j) May establish procedures for registering a civilian protection order on a DOD installation. (k) For installations outside the continental United States (OCONUS), ensure a sufficient number of Child Development Center child caregiver staff is available to supervise minor children in protective custody. (4) Installation Marine Corps Community Services Directors (a) Require development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the prevention, identification, reporting, and evaluation of child abuse, domestic abuse, and general counseling and treatment in accordance with this Order and existing MOUs. (b) Ensure sufficient professional and administrative personnel are hired for effective and efficient operation of the FAP program. (c) Ensure adequate, up-to-date resources and equipment are available, including computer hardware/software, for FAP mission accomplishment. Ensure acceptable space is available, including individual counseling rooms with handicapped accessibility, or alternative arrangements for handicapped clients and staff. (d) Ensure sufficient funding to meet FAP baseline operating requirements. (e) Ensure the FAPM has access to the Installation Commander. 6 MCO 1754.11 26 Mar 12 (f) Ensure coordination with other MCCS programs to include, but not limited to, the Exceptional Family Member Program, Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB), and Transition Support Programs in order to maximize service delivery and minimize duplication of'effort. (5) Family Program (M&FP) Director (a) Ensure FAP services are available to military personnel and their families on the installations or in the adjacent community. Examples of such services are the New Parent Support Program (NPSP), Victim Advocacy (VA) Programs, 24/7 helplines, outreach services, prevention programs and services, counseling, and other direct intervention efforts. (b) Coordinate the management of the installation FAP with other programs serving military families to avoid duplication of effort. (c) Ensure accreditation and quality assurance standards are maintained for FAP and General Counseling. (d) Ensure that programs have established SOPs for the identification, reporting, and evaluation of adult and child abuse in accordance with this Order and existing MOUs. (e) Ensure FAP VAs and NPSP staff is resourced correctly to include cell phones and appropriate work space (preferably within the FAP) . (f) Serve as a member of the FAC and the CCR. (6) Installation Family Advocacy Program Manager (a) Serve as the Installation Commander's primary representative and subject matter expert on child abuse, domestic abuse, and general counseling. (b) Administer and direct the installation FAP education and prevention programs; coordinate civilian and community resources; assess the needs of the military community; publicize how to report child and domestic abuse and illustrate available services. In this capacity, the FAPM will have direct access to all commanders on the installation. (c) Conduct installation FAP personnel actions and contract coordination. (d) Ensure the privileging status is current for all contract and government service clinical providers. Ensure all 7 MCO 1754.11 26 Mar 12 providers who are not currently privileged are operating under a plan of supervision. (e) Ensure compliance with this Order. (f) Develop written protocols and installation SOPs for implementation of the local FAP. (g) Identify alleged incidents of suspected child and domestic abuse, and ensure the appropriate commanding officer and PMO is notified of each incident. Ensure cases of child abuse and domestic abuse are reported in accordance with references (a), (b), (c), and (d). (h) Ensure that FAP report all notifications of alleged child abuse involving military personnel or their family members within 24 hours and communicate all such reports of child abuse within 24 hours to the appropriate civilian child protective services agency and commanding officer in accordance with references (c) and (d). (i) Maintain FAP case records per guidelines in Chapter 11 of this Order and references (c), (d), (h), and (i) (j) Ensure that all incidents brought before the IDC are entered into HQMC Central Registry. (k) Provide appropriate crisis intervention services when abuse cases involve eligible beneficiaries from other Services. (1) Interact and form professional liaison consistent with installation MOUs with community support services such as helplines, shelters, legal assistance (on and off base) , emergency funding/clothing (Navy-Marine Corps Relief, Red Cross) , and other military and civilian family services, as appropriate for the installation. (m) Establish a coordinated FAP prevention and education plan with all relevant installation agencies including PMO, MTF, and NPSP Home Visitor. (n) Enhance FAP public relations and implement a marketing plan. Coordinate publication and distribution of notices, articles, flyers, and other FAP publications. Develop, coordinate, and use multi-media resources to educate the military community on FAP services, early recognition and reporting, and installation efforts to prevent child abuse and domestic abuse. (0) Identify and recommend through the chain of command resources necessary to accomplish FAP mission, including the Family Advocacy Committee. 8 MCO 1754.11 26 Mar 12 (7) Commanding Officers shall: (a) Hold military offenders accountable. (b) Receive training on the prevention of and response to child abuse and domestic abuse within 90 days of assuming command and annually thereafter. (c) Ensure completion of FAP IDC training prior to participation in IDC per Chapter 2. (d) Appoint a primary and secondary officer to receive training and participate in the IDC. Secondary appointees participate in the IDC only in the event that the primary appointee is unavailable. This requirement only pertains to those unit commanders who are convening authorities. (e) Participate in the IDC. (f) Support Clinical Case Staff Meeting (CCSM) treatment recommendations. (g) Notify the installation FAPM when orders are pending to reassign service members and/or family members with open FAP cases. (h) Ensure all Marines attend annual educational/awareness briefings on prevention of child abuse and domestic abuse. (i) Report to FAP all suspected and alleged incidents of child abuse and domestic abuse occurring on the installation or involving military personnel or their families. (8) Commanders Located at Installations Without a M&FP (a) Refer service member in need of treatment or counseling to the closest military installation with a FAP. (b) Follow-up on status of case outcome. c. Coordinating Instructions. Leadership is key to child abuse and domestic abuse awareness, prevention, and response. The commander's role in awareness and prevention is to: (1) Establish clear standards for personal behavior, and hold offenders accountable. 9 MCO 1754.11 .26 MAR 2012 {2) Establish a climate that confronts the beliefs and values that contribute to behaviors which facilitate child abuse and domestic abuse. (3) Continuously educate their Marines on how to prevent incidents of child abuse and domestic abuse, while also encouraging victims and witnesses to report these incidents when they occur.. 4. Administration and Logistics a. The currency, accuracy, and completeness of publication and distribution of this Order, and changes thereto, are the responsibility of CMC (MFC-2). b. Maintenance of this Order is the command's responsibility. c. Submit recommendations for changes to this Order to CMC (MFC-2) via the appropriate chain of 'command. d. Developers, owners, and users of all Marine Corps information systems have the responsibility to establish and implement adequate operation and information technology controls including records management requirements to ensure the proper maintenance and use of records, regardless of format or medium, to promote accessibility and authorized retention per the approved records schedule and reference (i). 5. Command and Signal a. Command. This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force. b. Signal. This Order is effective the date signed ~V'-"-"-"""'-J-.>~? . R. E. MI STEAD JR Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs DISTRIBUTION: PCN 10202567000 Copy to: 7000110 (55) 8145004/81450 10