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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.

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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.

Published 23 February 2015
Last updated 5 October 2022 + show all updates
  1. Updated content under 'Armed forces domestic abuse: a handbook for civilian support services'.

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

  4. Added updated practitioner guide.

  5. Updated the handbook.

  6. First published.