Appendix 06_Department of Defense Instruction Number 6400.06.pdf

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DoDI 6400.06, August 21, 2007 6.6.5. If, as a result of the clinical assessment and the commander’s disciplinary action or the outcome of civilian criminal proceedings, it is appropriate to provide treatment to the alleged domestic abuser, FAP shall provide appropriate treatment in accordance with FAP guidelines or make appropriate referrals for clinical treatment by civilian providers. 6.6.6. To the extent possible, FAP shall monitor the treatment of the alleged abuser and shall promptly report violations of treatment rules to the commander or the appropriate civilian authority. 6.6.7. To the extent possible, FAP shall ensure that at periodic intervals both the victim and the alleged abuser are assessed to determine the risk of re-abuse. 6.7. Chaplains. Chaplains provide unique services to the military community and to victims and alleged abusers in domestic abuse situations. 6.7.1. Victims and alleged abusers are entitled to the protections of privileged communications with a chaplain that may be protected under the Military Rules of Evidence or applicable statutes and regulations. The restricted reporting policy (see Enclosure 3) is in addition to the current protections afforded privileged communications with a chaplain under the UCMJ, and does not alter or affect those protections. 6.7.2. In recognition of this special relationship, chaplains shall be trained on the policies and procedures in this Instruction as well as military Service-specific domestic abuse policies and privileged communications. 6.7.3. Upon learning of an incident of domestic abuse, chaplains shall provide basic referrals to appropriate services, such as FAP, victim advocacy services, the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE) and Military OneSource (1-800-342-9647). 6.8. Continuous monitoring. Clinical treatment of a person who committed domestic abuse cannot by itself ensure that domestic abuse will cease. A coordinated community approach to continuous monitoring of an abuser is required to reduce the risk of further domestic abuse. Continuous monitoring is the collective responsibility of commanders, FAP clinicians, military law enforcement personnel, installation SJAs, victim advocates, chaplains, HCPs and numerous civilian community agencies, including criminal and family court judges, court probation officials, victim witness liaisons, domestic abuse treatment providers, child protective services agencies, and battered women’s shelters. 6.9. Fatality Notification and Fatality Review 6.9.1. Notification of DoD-Related Fatalities. The Military Departments and Defense Agencies/DoD Field Activities shall notify the DUSD(MC&FP) of any DoD-related fatality known or suspected to have resulted from an act of domestic violence, child abuse, or suicide related to an act of domestic violence or child abuse. 26
DoDI 6400.06, August 21, 2007 6.9.1.1. Information concerning such fatalities shall be submitted on DD Form 2901 by fax at the number provided on the form. 6.9.1.1.1. Information contained on DD Form 2901 must be coordinated with the criminal investigative organization or law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the investigation prior to submission. 6.9.1.1.2. The name of the victim(s) and alleged abuser(s) shall not be included in item 25 of DD Form 2901. 6.9.1.2. The DUSD(MC&FP) shall retain the information in items 1 through 8 of DD Form 2901 for 2 calendar years after receipt. This information will be used to ascertain whether the appropriate Military Department has conducted the required fatality review. All remaining items on DD Form 2901 will be retained for 2 weeks after receipt to ensure that the appropriate Military Department has documented the fatality for future fatality reviews. 6.9.2. Review of DoD-Related Fatalities. The Military Departments shall conduct multidisciplinary, impartial reviews of each fatality known or suspected to have resulted from an act of domestic violence, child abuse, or suicide related to an act of domestic violence or child abuse. A fatality shall only be reviewed under this Instruction when all criminal proceedings have been completed. 6.9.2.1. Each Military Department shall establish and train a fatality review team. 6.9.2.1.1. The team shall be multidisciplinary, with representatives from organizations responsible for intervening with victims and abusers. At a minimum, FAP, the medical treatment facility, the SJA, law enforcement, and criminal investigative organization shall be represented. 6.9.2.1.2. The team may include appropriate civilian representatives. In such case it shall comply with the requirements of DoD Directive 5105.4 (Reference (ai)). 6.9.2.2. The team shall meet regularly in closed sessions to review fatalities for the purpose of identifying trends and patterns that may assist in developing policy recommendations that promote more effective prevention efforts and earlier and more effective interventions. 6.9.2.2.1. Team operating procedures shall be flexible enough to accommodate informal approaches that facilitate the team’s work, including meeting on an ad hoc basis, dispensing with routine meeting minutes, and conducting preliminary reviews without benefit of key information (i.e., police report, autopsy report, or record of trial). 6.9.2.2.2. The team shall conduct a system review of each identified case by determining which organizations had contact with the deceased; what services, if any, were offered; the quality of those services; the timeline of these critical events; and whether better or different services might have prevented the death of the deceased. 27
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