National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

1.  The Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) every October.  The DoD is
promoting two themes in 2025.  Campaign one is "What's Inside
Matters" speaking to victims of abuse or those noticing risk factors
for harmful behaviors by their partner.  Campaign two is "Pause"
speaking to those who recognize their own potentially harmful
behaviors toward their partner and want help.
2.  Commanders and all leaders can show support for DVAM by
attending DVAM events and activities aboard Marine Corps
installations throughout the month of October.  These events promote
available resources and raise awareness.  Classes, workshops, and
other supportive services that promote healthy relationship skills
are available at local installations.
3.  Family Advocacy Programs (FAP) at the installation level provide
opportunities for Marines and their families to build and strengthen
skills that support healthy relationships and social fitness.
Leadership support of skill-building emphasizes Marine Corps Total
Fitness and the message that domestic abuse is not tolerated in the
Marine Corps.
4.  For individuals who experience domestic abuse, there are two
reporting options available, restricted and unrestricted.
Restricted reporting does not include law enforcement and command
involvement.  Unrestricted reporting includes law enforcement and
command involvement.  Advocacy and counseling services are available
for restricted and unrestricted options.  For more information on
reporting options, contact your installation FAP office.
5.  All Marines and their family members can benefit from learning
about the many resources available at the local installation and
through Military OneSource.  Commanders should encourage Marines
and their families to access resources and services early and often
to increase the likelihood of healthy relationship skills and social
fitness.  Military OneSource can be accessed at
WWW.MILITARYONESOURCE.COM or by dialing 800-342-9647.  Contact the
National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.  Other local
resources include FAP, Community Counseling Program, Chaplains, and
Military Provost Office.
6.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Active component, members of
the Selected Marine Corps Reserve, Marines on Active-Duty
Operational Support Orders, their family members, and, when
authorized by law, other populations such as civilian personnel,
and will expire one year from the date published. 
7.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General W. J. Bowers, Deputy
Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.