what is the army's policy on verbal abuse?
466846
I don't think this is a serious question..\nWhat would drill Sargent's do if they couldn't yell:\n"drop and give me 100 maggot"! \n"nice picture, gimme your moms phone number, and your sisters while your at it". and so on, and so on...\nwienies who whine about verbal abuse don't belong in our military...
1077880
i think that you are mandated to report any abuse. even if you aren't if you know some one thats being abused you should tell anyways, mandated or not
61192
In the Marines our DI had the "not get alongers" slap (face) it out. He demonstrated how it was done and you had better not move when he went to slap you. Everybody got along quite well after that.
812045
I am not certain how the rest of the services work, but for the Air Force the punishment is not thrown in until after the person has decided to accept nonjudicial punishment.  Here is how it works basically.\n\nMember is offered nonjudicial punishment.   Member has 3 days to decide to accept or not accept.    Member can seek legal counsel. (ADC) and it is in the best interest of the member to provide a written statement.  The member can choose to also make a verbal presentation, which ADC does not advice because then the commander can question the individual. \n\nAfter 3 days the member either accepts or doesn't accept nonjudicial punishment.  If he/she doesn't accept then the member will be Court martialed.  If he/she does then the commander weighs all the facts and decides if the member committed some, all, or none of the offenses.  The commander then decides and lets the first sergeant know of his/her decision and it goes off to legal with the commander's decision.  (what offenses were committed and the punishment).  It comes back from legal and then the member is called back in and the verdict and punishment is read.  The member can still appeal the punishment and can consult ADC and make another written presentation to the commander.  This is the down and dirty and there is more concerning this, but your best bet is to consult your Area Defense Counselor.
257718
what kind of abuse do you mean ma? if it's physical they  need to tell somebody they trust about it to help them. verbal abuse (meaning they yell too much or embarass them by saying mean things e.t.c) maybe they should tell them what they are doing wrong.but if they are putting their hands on them or sexually abusing them they need to open their mouth and tell somebody. their parents need some kind of counseling. whoever you're referring to needs to stand up to their parents. it aint right, but it dont neccessarily mean that they're aren't loved. they need a new environment right away. their are just sick people in the world thats all. tell them to handle their business, if they gotta fight back then by all means do so. they can't sit around and feel sorry for themselves. maybe they need to stay with a relative or a close friend.
238998
It sounds like a "No Contact Order." Which can be issued against a convicted abuser. The Prosecution would need to fear for your safety.\n\nIf this isn't the case. . .
222312
I'm guessing you're talking about here at Yahoo Answers. The report abuse button is for anything that doesn't follow the community guidelines. When you report abuse, someone from the Yahoo Answers team will review the violation. If they find it actually does violate community guidelines, they send the offender a notice and remove the offensive posting. After 5 notices, your Yahoo account (all Answers info will be removed, mailbox shut down, etc.) will be suspended (I think it's like 3-5 days) and if this situation happens again, your Yahoo account can be completely terminated. You have the right to appeal the suspension & termination with Yahoo.
391034
if this is going on then you must report it to the child abuse hotline in your state. as far as the step father goes if he is in the military then report his behavior to the MP's or his Commanding officer. but definately tell someone.
789434
In bigger corporations such as mine, a new employee has a six month probationary period in which he/she can be fired at will. \n\nAfter he/she has completed the probationary period and is considered a permanant employee, there is a disciplinary process that has to be followed, unless the offense is grevous, meaning that it is blatent disrespect, violence, or something against the law. \n\nFor an attitude problem, a verbal warnal would be given, folllowed by a first written warning. The written warning has to be very specific, so keep a log of incidences and dates. The written warning has to include action steps for the employee to follow to get into compliance, and a time period to folllow the steps laid out. During that time, they are again placed on probationary stautus. After a second written warning, if they are unable to comply with the rules laid out, they can be fired.
917000
I don't see this as abuse.  Why would you feel the need to report them?  There is no breach of confidence.
814939
It depends what mood the cop is in.  I tried it and was warned that I could be arrested for disorderly conduct.  I haved tried practcing my freedom of speech on several different occasions and sometimes it ended in a disorderly conduct charge and other times it didn't.  Like I said it depends on their mood.  Calling a cop a fat mother fu**** - no charge.  Calling a cop a prick - no charge.  Calling a cop an asshole - disorderly conduct.  Telling a cop to get the fuck outta my house - disorderly conduct.  It's your call.
1115400
None.\n\nIf somebody says something insulting then it is a person's choice to let that upset them or not.\n\nIf somebody has a story they can PROVE then they should have the right to tell it.
972203
Check with the probation officer.  \n\nYou do know that anything you do can get your military boyfriend in trouble right?
415472
There's a link in the site to report abuse. \nIf it's not a joke then just go to the police.
660212
it also depends on the branch. personally i can only speak for the air force when i say that yes they can use it to get discharged...stateside. in Iraq, though, it would be strictly case by case. and, no, they would not get in trouble for it. there would be so much more controversy surrounding the "don't ask, don't tell" rule if they doled out punishments for it. again, i am speaking from an air force standpoint.
12733
If this is the only bad thing they have done I would just let it slide. If your leadership is routinely making poor decisions you can contact the the Brig CO or CSM (anonomously if you prefer). If Brigade does nothing then you can take it up to Division. I'm just an ROTC cadet and I don't really know whats going on in your Unit but that is the standard precedure for taking action. I would first contact your platoon or company leadership and address the problem to your superiors. A CO or senior NCO can't fix what they don't know about.\n\nBeing an ROTC cadet I don't have a lot of real world experience. I only answered your question because I am almost 100% sure no one else would have. This is why I would recommend talking with someone in your unit who has had a lot of time in the service. See a Platoon Sergeant or the First Sergeant for some feedback, their job as NCOs is to take care of their soldiers.
1122604
Record an incident on video. Not sure what the laws are in your area but verbal abuse qualifies as assault here. Have the pissant thrown in jail.