DA Form 7568: Army Victim/Witness Liaison Evaluation – If you or a loved one has been involved in the U.S. Army’s military justice system as a victim or witness of a crime, you may have received or will receive DA Form 7568. This official Army form plays a vital role in ensuring high-quality support through the Army Victim/Witness Liaison Program.
What Is DA Form 7568?
DA Form 7568, titled Army Victim/Witness Liaison Program Evaluation, is a standardized feedback tool prescribed by AR 27-10 (Military Justice). Issued in May 2005 and still in active use, the form allows victims and witnesses to anonymously evaluate the services provided by their Victim/Witness Liaison (VWL).
The Army uses this feedback to:
- Assess the effectiveness of support services.
- Identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with victims’ rights under federal law and DoD policy.
- Improve training and resources for liaisons across installations worldwide.
Download the official DA Form 7568 PDF here: https://armypubs.army.mil/pub/eforms/DR_a/pdf/DA%20FORM%207568.pdf
Purpose of the Army Victim/Witness Liaison Program
The Army’s Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP), part of the broader military justice system, protects the rights of victims and witnesses throughout investigations, prosecutions, and post-trial processes. Victim/Witness Liaisons serve as dedicated points of contact who:
- Provide timely information about rights and available services.
- Coordinate access to medical, legal, financial, emotional, and safety resources.
- Keep victims informed about case status.
- Ensure privacy, safety, and emotional well-being are prioritized.
- Help navigate the military justice process, including court-martial proceedings.
This program aligns with DoD Instruction 1030.02 and implements victims’ rights under the law.
Key Sections of DA Form 7568
The two-page form collects structured and open-ended feedback:
- Your Role — Victim or witness.
- Timing of Initial Contact — How quickly you received liaison information and rights notifications (within 24 hours, one week, etc.).
- Who Provided Information — VWL, law enforcement, trial counsel, or others.
- Satisfaction Ratings (Likert scale: Very Satisfied to Very Dissatisfied, or Does Not Apply):
- Accessibility of the Victim/Witness Liaison.
- Privacy protections.
- Physical safety precautions.
- Emotional well-being support.
- Amount of information on services and the legal process.
- Overall support.
- Open-Ended Questions:
- What did the liaison do best?
- What could they have done better?
Responses are reviewed locally by Staff Judge Advocates (SJAs) and forwarded quarterly to the Office of The Judge Advocate General for program-wide improvements. Submissions are designed to be anonymous.
Why Your Feedback Matters?
Providing honest input on DA Form 7568 directly influences:
- Better training for Victim/Witness Liaisons.
- Enhanced coordination with Special Victim Counsel, Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs), and other support personnel.
- Stronger overall victim services across the Army.
The Army takes victim and witness support seriously, especially in cases involving sexual assault, domestic violence, and other serious crimes. Programs like Special Victim Liaisons (under the Office of Special Trial Counsel) build on this foundation with specialized expertise.
How to Access Support?
- Contact your installation’s Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) office or Victim/Witness Liaison.
- For sexual assault: Reach out to your Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) or Victim Advocate.
- Domestic abuse: Use the Army Family Advocacy Program (FAP) and Domestic Abuse Victim Advocates.
- Additional resources: DoD Victim and Witness Assistance Council and installation-specific hotlines.
Official Form Download: DA Form 7568 PDF
Related Army Resources
- AR 27-10: Military Justice (current effective versions detail victim/witness requirements).
- DoD Victim and Witness Assistance Program guidelines.