Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate

Provides support to victims alleging domestic abuse
Provides 24 hour/7 days a week response capability
Establishes and maintain current and effective safety plans
Notifies FAO, law enforcement, and Command if imminent risk of serious harm or death is established
Immediately reports any changes in the victim’s circumstances that changes or impacts the safety plan put in place
Advises victims of the reporting options and the military or civil actions available to promote safety
Offers victims information regarding their identified needs
Offers follow-up DAVA services to each victim to empower the victim to advocate for the safety needs of self and children
Advises victims of the impact of domestic violence on children and supports victim’s efforts to have children assessed and treated
Accompanies the victim to appointments or court proceedings when requested by the victim

Provides support to installation Family Advocacy Program
Collaborates with the installation organizations to establish a 24-hour notification of the DAVA in all incidents of suspected domestic abuse
Keeps FAO and designated POC (on-call mental health provider, ER, etc.) informed of current location and timelines when providing DAVA victim services
Establishes a contact file for each victim that contains minimal information about the allegations or nature of the incident
Briefs the treatment/case manager prior to the Clinical Case Staffing
Supports development of a coordinated community response to domestic abuse
Establishes liaisons and partners with civilian domestic abuse resources
Supports the Family Advocacy Outreach Program (OP) and New Parent Support Program (NPSP) prevention activities
Establishes and maintains 24-hour contact/access so that victims or potential victims are able to contact the DAVA when required

Restricted Reporting: A restricted report is a CONFIDENTIAL report of domestic abuse. The report allows a victim to receive medical treatment and advocacy services without notice to the victim’s or alleged offender’s commanders or law enforcement. This disclosure of domestic abuse must be made to a victim advocate, Family Advocacy, Healthcare provider, or SAPR.

Unrestricted Reporting: An unrestricted report triggers an investigation and involves legal services. Unrestricted reports include reports of domestic violence from any other source (i.e. Security Forces, Anonymous Reports, First Sergeants, etc.).

To be treated with fairness and respect for the victim's dignity and privacy
To receive support and counseling from a victim advocate on a 24/7 basis
To be informed of and accompanied to available base and community resources
To reasonable protection from a spouse/partner or the accused
To notification of any and all court proceedings
To be advised on all legal options and court proceedings which may take place
To appropriate restitution, when available

Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) – 660-687-1852
Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) – 660-687-7132
Chaplain – 660-687-3652
Command Post – 660-687-3778
Medical Group – 660-687-2188
Family Advocacy - 660-687-4341
Legal Office – 660-687-6809
Mental Health – 660-687-4341
Security Forces Investigations – 660-687-5911
Sexual Assault and Response (SAPR) – 660-687-2324
(SAPR) 24 Hour Response Line – 660-687-7272

Off-Base Resources

Survival House – 800-846-7597
Warrensburg Police Department – 660-747-9133
Knob Noster Police Department – 660-563-2233

24/7 Victim Assistance:
660-324-4752

Program Overview

DAVA RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting options

victim's rights

Victim & Community Resources

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