M6.2 Discussion: Military Intervention in IPV

M6.2 Discussion: Military Intervention in IPV Student Name Institution Course # and Name Professor Name Submission Date The Department of Defense (DoD) has a Violence Prevention Conceptual Model (VPCM), which provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and mitigating domestic violence among service members. The model is based on the prevention of domestic violence by investing in root cause analysis and creating a supportive environment where affected individuals easily get help. The target of this model is to mitigate and respond to intimate partner violence and domestic abuse by augmenting awareness of the risk factors and manifestations, offering resources and support to victims, as well as promoting a coordinated community response (U.S. Department of Defense, 2020). The model has been successful in reducing the cases of domestic violence in the military community through the use of a family advocacy program (FAP). However, the model’s focus on individual-level interventions is not enough to address the systemic factors that support domestic violence. The model also lacks specificity in implementing domestic violence preventi...