Improvements to the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) to Domestic Abuse in Military and Certain Affiliated Personnel

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DAVA Census

Start of Block: Introduction & Overview

In 2023 the Department of Defense, Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Military Community Advocacy (MCA) office contracted with The National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) to provide credentialing, consultation, training, and technical assistance on the implementation of multi-disciplinary community strategies to prevent and respond to domestic abuse involving military and certain affiliated personnel. 

To assess the experiences and perceptions of credentialing as well as efficiencies, resources, and needs to improve DAVA proficiencies, the following survey was developed. The census incorporates feedback from multiple focus groups and a NACP survey for the construction of themes and questions. The census will take approximately 20 minutes to complete and responses will remain confidential. Participation is entirely voluntary in nature and participants can stop answering questions at any time. Your feedback is extremely valuable as information gained from this survey will be significantly helpful in planning future directions of DAVA training and credentialing. 

If you have any questions, concerns, or additional feedback regarding the DAVA census please reach out to Dr. Jonathan Grubb, NOVA's Military Domestic Abuse Senior Research & Evaluation Analyst. The government point of contact for this research is Ms. Angela Whittaker – DoD, Military Community Advocacy, ([email protected]).

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Start of Block: NACP Membership

What is your current credentialing level with the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP)?

• Not Credentialed

• Provisional

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Advanced

Have you previously renewed your NACP credentials?

• No

• Yes

How many times have you renewed your NACP credentials?

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If applicable, which of the following basic specialty areas have you completed? If you completed the "Comprehensive Services" option, please check that box as well as each of the additional trainings completed. (Check All That Apply)

• Campus Advocacy

• Child Abuse

• Comprehensive Services

• Domestic Violence

• Drunk Driving

• Homicide

• Human Trafficking Specialist

• Identity Theft/Financial Crimes

• Program Management

• Sexual Assault

If applicable, which of the following advanced specialty areas have you completed? If you completed the "Comprehensive Services" option, please check that box as well as each of the additional trainings completed. (Check All That Apply)

• Campus Advocacy

• Child Abuse

• Comprehensive Services

• Domestic Violence

• Drunk Driving

• Homicide

• Human Trafficking Specialist

• Identity Theft/Financial Crimes

• Program Management

• Sexual Assault

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Start of Block: Military Training & Support Questions

In which military branch do you operate as a DAVA?

• Air Force

• Army

• Marines

• Navy

How would you rate the following aspects of trainings offered by the military prior to April 2024, pertaining to your professional work as a DAVA? Please rate the following areas on a scale of 1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellent).

	Don’t Know	Poor (1)	Fair (2)	Average (3)	Good (4)	Very Good (5)
Amount of Content Within Trainings
Diversity of Content Within Trainings
Diversity of Trainings Offered
Frequency of Trainings
Length of Trainings
When Trainings are Offered
Relevance to Professional Responsibilities
Training Instructors
Organization and Structure of Trainings

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The following are a list of subjects included in military "Domestic Abuse Education and Mandatory Training Requirements" section of DoDI 6400.06. Please rate your knowledge of these areas on a scale of 1 (Not Knowledgeable at All) to 5 (Extremely Knowledgeable).

	Don’t Know	Not Knowledgeable At All (1)	Slightly Knowledgeable (2)	Moderately Knowledgeable (3)	Very Knowledgeable (4)	Extremely Knowledgeable (5)
Risk Factors and Dynamics of Domestic Abuse
DoD and Service-Specific Domestic Abuse Policies and Procedures
Common Misconceptions Associated with Domestic Abuse
Beliefs, Attitudes, and Cultural and Gender Stereotypes Associated with Domestic Abuse
Primary and Secondary Prevention of Domestic Abuse
Reporting Options
Military Domestic Abuse Resources to Promote Healthy Relationships

Civilian Domestic Abuse Resources to Promote Healthy Relationships
Military Domestic Abuse Resources to Protect Victims
Civilian Domestic Abuse Resources to Protect Victims
Military Domestic Abuse Resources to Prevent Re-Occurrence of Domestic Abuse
Civilian Domestic Abuse Resources to Prevent Re-Occurrence of Domestic Abuse
Trauma-Informed Care
The Definition of “Intimate Partner"
Risk and Safety Factors in Domestic Abuse
Reasons Victims Remain in Abusive Relationships
Use of Technology in Domestic Abuse
The Lautenberg Amendment, with Input from the SJA

Please rate how important the following training topics would be for your professional responsibilities as a DAVA using a scale of 1 (Not Important at All) to 5 (Extremely Important).

	Don’t Know	Not At All Important (1)	Slightly Important (2)	Moderately Important (3)	Very Important (4)	Extremely Important (5)
Protective Factors and Healthy Relationships
Risk Factors and Dynamics of Abuse
Reporting Procedures and Resources
Military Culture and Victim Advocacy
Command and FAP Roles
Transitional Compensation
Trauma and Military Context
Safety and Risk Assessment
Navigating the Judicial System
Financial Resource Mastery

Multigenerational Dynamics and Child Protection
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
​Cultural Competency and Intersectionality
​Self-Care and Resilience
Collaborative Advocacy and Systemic Change
Military Family Dynamics and Deployment Strategies
Technology and Social Media

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How would you rate the following elements of the Learning Management System (LMS) NOVA has partnered with to host trainings? Please rate the following areas on a scale of 1 (Poor) to 5 (Excellent).

	I Have Not Accessed The LMS	Don’t Know	Poor (1)	Fair (2)	Average (3)	Good (4)	Very Good (5)
Ease of Use
Organization (Platform Broadly)
Organization (Course Content)
Discussion Forums
Navigation
Resources

What additional feedback regarding the LMS would be helpful for the NOVA team to know? (Please do not include any personally identifiable information.)

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What resources and/or supports would assist with carrying out your professional responsibilities as a DAVA? (Please do not include any personally identifiable information.)

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What modifications are needed to enhance your proficiency and efficiency as a DAVA? (Please do not include any personally identifiable information.)

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Start of Block: Knowledge and Perceptions

Please rate how much of a factor each of the following was in your decision to become a NACP credentialed advocate on a scale of 1 (Not A Factor) to 5 (Essential Factor).

	Not Applicable	Don’t Know	Not A Factor (1)	Minor Factor (2)	Moderate Factor (3)	Major Factor (4)	Essential Factor (5)
To Better Assist Victims
Access to Continuing Education/Trainings
Offers an Ethical Code of Conduct
To Be Part of a Community of Advocates
To Professionalize Victim Advocacy
Professional Credibility
Assists with Career Advancement
Because it is a Job Requirement

Please rate barriers for credentialing with NACP for the following categories using a scale of 1 (Not A Barrier) to 5 (Critical Barrier).

	Not Applicable	Don’t Know	Not a Barrier (1)	Minor Barrier (2)	Moderate Barrier (3)	Significant Barrier (4)	Critical Barrier (5)
Application Forms
Obtaining Letters of Recommendation
Obtaining Employment/Volunteer Signatures
Identifying if Hours Count Toward Credentialing
Obtaining Documentation for Hours Worked
Cost (To Your Organization/Agency)
Cost (To You)
Payment Options
Time Necessary to Complete

Please rate the following statements examining attitudes and perspectives about NACP credentialing between 1 (Strongly Disagree) and 5 (Strongly Agree).

	Not Applicable	Don’t Know	Strongly Disagree (1)	Somewhat Disagree (2)	Neither Agree nor Disagree (3)	Somewhat Agree (4)	Strongly Agree (5)
I Am Satisfied with My NACP Credentials
I Would Recommend My Colleagues Become Credentialed through NACP
NACP Credentialing Offers Valuable Benefits for the Cost
The NACP Application/Renewal Process was a Generally Positive Experience
Upgrading My NACP Credentials is a Priority for Me

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How does NACP credentialing assist with your professional responsibilities as a DAVA? (Please do not include any personally identifiable information.)

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How might NACP credentialing be modified to more holistically assist your professional responsibilities as a DAVA? (Please do not include any personally identifiable information.)

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What additional feedback is important for NOVA to be aware of regarding professional responsibilities of DAVAs? (Please do not include any personally identifiable information.)

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