Guidance

Armed forces domestic abuse: a handbook for civilian support services

This handbook is designed to help and inform civilian support services who are working with armed forces families affected by domestic abuse.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Published: 23 February 2015
• Last updated: 5 October 2022
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  1. 5 October 2022

     Updated content under 'Armed forces domestic abuse: a handbook for civilian support services'.

  2. 18 August 2022

     Updated text under heading 'Victims’ Concerns – I will have to leave my house' in 'Armed forces domestic abuse: a handbook for civilian support services' attachment.

  3. 30 April 2020

     Uploaded a new version of the Practitioners handbook to make it fully accessible.

  4. 5 September 2017

     Added updated practitioner guide.

  5. 2 March 2015

     Updated the handbook.

  6. 23 February 2015

     First published.

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Armed forces domestic abuse: a handbook for civilian support services

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The information within this handbook is armed forces specific but it is important that practitioners consider both military and civilian support options in order to ensure that families are able to access the most appropriate support for their individual needs.

• Domestic abuse: guidance and support for the armed forces community