Domestic Abuse Response
Issued by
AF First Sergeants
The earner of this badge will possess an understanding of the issues related to victims and the offender-victim relationship and the skills to respond to the full spectrum of domestic abuse situations, (including abuse identification, intervention, crisis response, and referral to appropriate services).
- Type Experience
- Level Foundational
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Complete the online Central Registry Board Trainer Certification through the Family Advocacy Program AND pass with 80% or above final grade.
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Respond to a domestic incident that include but are not limited to abusive contact between member and spouse/significant other, child endangerment or abuse, or sexual assault.
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Complete a professional journal detailing the redacted incident you responded to, the methods you used to resolve and de-escalate the situation, and the lessons you learned to handle the next incident response. Please see Professional Journal Template for guidance.
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Compile a portfolio that includes a course completion certificate and a professional journal.
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The portfolio was reviewed by the First Sergeants' Council according to the Domestic Abuse Response Rubric and recommended for the award of the Domestic Abuse Response Badge.
Standards
Use the following template as a guide to create a comprehensive reflection that details the application of utilized skills or techniques.
Use the following rubric to document and evaluate the application of skills.