Family Advocacy
Child Abuse and Neglect, Partner Abuse and Sexual Assaults
The Family Advocacy program seeks to prevent spouse/intimate partner and child abuse and neglect and sexual assaults, encourages reporting of all instances of abuse, provides safety assessment for victims of abuse and provides support services and treatment for victims and offenders.
Although FAP coordinates the legal, law enforcement, social services and medical aspects of Family violence on the installation, program responsibilities are primarily divided at the installation between Army Community Service (ACS), Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) at Fox Army Health Center and legal and law enforcement. The FAP multidisciplinary team coordinates services with off post resources such as Crisis Services of North Alabama, the Department of Human Services, and the National Children's Advocacy Center. The FAP at ACS provides education, training and other prevention activities. Victims of domestic/intimate partner abuse and sexual assault can be provided with a Victim Advocate located at Army Community Service to assist her/him through the crisis. The MTF provides therapeutic assessment and treatment. Law enforcement and legal evaluate whether or not a law has been committed.
The Army Offers 2 Reporting Options
Restricted Reporting
Allows the victim, on a confidential basis, to disclose details of the incident/assault only to specified individuals and receives all services. Law enforcement and the soldier's commander are not contacted. Medical treatment, including a forensic examination, counseling and other support services are offered to the victim. Exceptions to this: if a child is being abused and/or neglected the local child protection agency must be contacted or if the victim or others in the home are at risk for serious injury or death then a report must be made to local authorities.
Unrestricted Reporting
Allows the victim to receive medical treatment, including a forensic examination, counseling, and support services. The incident is reported to appropriate legal and command authorities. An investigation is completed to ensure the safety and well-being of the victim and other family members who may be at risk from harm.
Sexual Assault Support
DoD Safe Helpline
1-877-995-5247
Redstone 24/7 Hotline
256-924-0795
To Discuss Concerns of Child Abuse/Neglect, Domestic Violence, or Sexual Assaults
- Contact the Family Advocacy Program Social Worker at (256) 876-8000 during duty hours or at (256) 508-6613 after duty hours.
- Susan Landgraff, LICSW Family Advocacy Program Social Worker Behavioral Health Department Fox Army Health Center / Redstone Arsenal PH# 256-955-8888 x1032 OR 256-876-9085