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Policies listed below are not inclusive of all policies in the prevention of harmful behaviors in the Department of Defense.
Find more from the DoD Directives Division website.
News | Sept. 11, 2020

DoD Policy on Integrated Primary Prevention of Self-Directed Harm and Prohibited Abuse or Harm

Department of Defense Instruction 6400.09  –   DoD Policy on Integrated Primary Prevention of Self-Directed Harm and Prohibited Abuse or Harm establishes a DoD-wide prevention system that facilitates data-informed actions to integrate primary prevention activities, create programs and trainings that foster healthy environments and promote resiliency, and apply the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s framework for sexual violence prevention. 

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The Office of Command Climate and Well-Being Integration (OCCWI) works to prevent harmful behaviors like suicide, sexual assault, harassment, domestic abuse, and child abuse across the Department of Defense. OCCWI empowers leaders to create healthy command climates by providing them with the people, data, and best practices they need to minimize risks and keep the focus on the mission.

*DISCLAIMER: Please note that this account is not a monitored crisis service. If you are a veteran in crisis or concerned about one, please seek immediate assistance. Your safety and well-being are important, and professional help is available around the clock.

Call: 988 and press 1 Visit: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ Text with a Crisis Line Responder: Text 838225 or through VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat

Crisis Resources Abroad:
- Northern Command: Dial 988 then Press 1
- Indo-Pacific Command: Call +1 844-702-5493 (off base) or DSN 988 (on base)
- European Command: Call +1 844-702-5495 (off base) or DNS 988 (on base)
- Central Command: Call +1 855-422-7719 (off base) or DSN 988 (on base)
- Africa Command: Call +1 888-482-6054 (off base) or DSN 988 (on base)
- Southern Command: Call +1 866-989-9599 (off base) or DSN 988 (on base)

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