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Empowering Safety: The Case for a Decision-making App for Military Partners Facing Intimate Partner Violence
Cristóbal S Berry-Cabán1, Lauren N Nash2, Thomas A Beltran3
1The Geneva Foundation, 950 Broadway, Suite 307, Tacoma, WA 98402, United States.
Military Medicine
|August 6, 2026
Summary
Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects military women, with many reporting abuse. There is low awareness of digital resources but significant interest in a confidential, military-specific safety app.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Military Health
- Digital Health
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue within military communities.
- Military-specific factors like command structure and housing dependence can influence help-seeking behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore self-reported IPV experiences among women at Fort Bragg.
- To assess awareness of IPV resources and interest in a military-specific safety app.
Main Methods:
- A 106-item online survey was administered to 18 female service members and civilians.
- Data collection utilized adapted National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey domains and study-specific questions.
Main Results:
- Nine out of 18 participants reported IPV experiences in the past 24 months, primarily emotional abuse and coercive control.
- Low awareness of existing IPV apps was noted, but 13 of 17 respondents showed interest in a confidential, military-relevant app.
- Participants reported needs for housing, legal, community, and advocacy services.
Conclusions:
- Findings suggest limited awareness of digital IPV resources within this sample.
- There is preliminary interest in a military-specific IPV safety-support smartphone application.
- Further research is needed to evaluate feasibility and effectiveness in military populations.
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