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Decision Tree: Supporting a Friend Experiencing Family Violence

Man and woman on couch
As you work through this tree, reflect on your current or past relationships too. You can always reach out to Family Information Line for support.

Has a friend shared an experience of family violence with you? 

No, but I'm unsure if it is a 'healthy' relationship 
 ↓ 

No, but I suspect something is wrong 
 ↓ 

Yes 
 ↓ 

Review the Intimate Relationships Continuum and Chart * 

Discuss concerns in a supportive way * 

Is there immediate danger? 
 ↓ 



Yes: Police Intervention 911 

No 
 ↓ 




Are there children involved? 
 ↓ 




Yes: Children Protection Services 

No 
 ↓ 





Discuss Safety Planning 
 ↓ 





Encourage accessing Military Family Services  
 ↓ 





Discuss relevent local community resources 

This decision tree is not appropriate for CAF leadership (refer to DAOD 5044-4) or service providers who have professional protocols.