R 291230Z SEP 21
MARADMIN 513/21
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MF//
SUBJ/NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION MONTH//
POC/J.GRANT-RAMBERGER/CIV/UNIT: MFCP-2/-/EMAIL: HQMCFAP@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Domestic Violence Prevention Month is nationally recognized every October.  Throughout the month, events are held to raise awareness of domestic abuse, offer support to victims, and provide community education on available resources.
2.  The Department of Defense’s 2021 theme is, “United to End Domestic Violence.”  The campaign promotes a shared community responsibility in the prevention of domestic abuse.  Everyone in the military community is instrumental in ending domestic abuse.
3.  If you suspect someone is in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, offer support.  Victims often feel isolated and responsible for the abuse.  Listen, empathize, and express concern without judgment.  Remind them the abuse is not their fault and they are not alone.  Ask questions about how you can help and provide options for seeking supportive services.
4.  If you feel unsafe at home or in your relationship, help is always available.  You do not have to be in a crisis to access advocacy and clinical services.  Two reporting options are available if you are experiencing domestic abuse.  Unrestricted Reporting includes law enforcement and command involvement, while Restricted Reporting does not.
5.  The Marine Corps Family Advocacy Program is committed to supporting Marines and their families impacted by domestic abuse through clinical, advocacy, and supportive services.  Help is also available at the National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233) and Military OneSource at WWW.MILITARYONESOURCE.MIL.
6.  To show support for the 2021 Domestic Violence Prevention Month, the Marine Corps community will participate in local installation events and activities.  The Marine Corps, through participation in these events, will show that it defends and supports victims of domestic abuse.  Leadership support of these events is instrumental in making it clear that domestic abuse is incompatible with military values, reduces mission readiness, and will not be tolerated in the Marine Corps.
7.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force and will expire one year from date published.
8.  Release authorized by LtGen David A. Ottignon, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//