The Fort Knox Family Advocacy Program, (FAP), provides services to prevent intimate partner violence and child abuse by improving family functioning, easing the kinds of stress that can contribute to abusive behavior and creating a community that is supportive of families. The prevention programs are designed to create community and command awareness of abuse, provide information of existing services, and provide specific education programs.

Victim Advocacy

The Victim Advocacy program provides support and assistance to individuals who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Advocates provide crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, assistance obtaining protection orders, legal advocacy, information, and referrals to other helping agencies. Advocates are available 24/7 by calling (270) 352-8185.

New Parent Support Program (NPSP)

The first three years of life are critical in a child's physical, emotional, and intellectual development. Military life presents some unique parenting challenges that civilian families may not face, such as frequent deployments, long duty hours, moves to unfamiliar locations, and separation from extended families and friends. NPSP was developed to help military Families with young children to adapt to parenthood and to thrive as healthy Families no matter where their service may take them. The Fort Knox NPSP offers home visits and the following activities:

Playgroups
Mommy/Daddy Basic Training
Infant Massage
Infant Safety

Troop Education and Unit Training

IAW AR 608-18, all Soldiers are required to receive an annual briefing by FAP personnel on the dynamics of spouse and child abuse, the availability of prevention and treatment services, and the Army's policy regarding family violence. Please call (502) 624-4067 to schedule training.

Command and Senior Leader Briefs

IAW 608-018, all commanders and senior enlisted advisors must receive training on the Family Advocacy Program within 45 days of appointment to a command position. The Senior Leader Brief includes information, education and awareness in the prevention and treatment of domestic violence and child abuse within the military community and command responsibilities. Please call (502) 624-4528 to schedule training.

Education for Professionals

This training is provided to mandated reporters and other personnel who work with children on the identification, reporting, and treatment of domestic violence and child abuse, the referral process, available programs, services, and resources, and the prevention of family violence. Please call (502) 624-4067 to schedule training.

Community Education

In addition to mandatory training, the Family Advocacy Program also offers a variety of classes, events and workshops to strengthen individuals and families. Programs include self defense, communication workshops, stress management, parenting classes, and more. Classes can be conducted by request to groups, units, Family Readiness Groups or Families. Please call (502) 624-4067 to schedule training.