Guidance

Armed forces domestic abuse: where to get help

Information about domestic violence and abuse in the armed forces and the help available for victims, perpetrators and the chain of command.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Published: 23 February 2015
• Last updated: 30 July 2021
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  1. 30 July 2021

     Updated contact details for SSAFA in 'Armed forces domestic abuse: where to get help'.

  2. 19 May 2020

     Updated the page with information on the Naval Service Family and People Support (NS FPS) service.

  3. 5 September 2017

     Added updated information in Armed forces domestic abuse: where to get help guidance.

  4. 29 September 2015

     Updated Tri-service policy section.

  5. 24 September 2015

     Updated information about Royal Navy Royal Marines welfare.

  6. 20 July 2015

     Corrected name for RAF HIVE.

  7. 23 February 2015

     First published.

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Armed forces domestic abuse: where to get help

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What domestic abuse is video transcript

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Who can help video transcript

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This guidance contains:

• information for victims
• information for perpetrators
• information for the chain of command

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