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Court Support Services Division (CSSD)
Family Services (Civil and Criminal)
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Family Services is dedicated to providing assistance to courts and clients in the timely resolution of family and interpersonal conflict.

In the Family Civil Court, Family Services addresses concerns such as child custody, child access, financial matters, property disputes, and Temporary Restraining Orders. By utilizing Alternative Dispute Resolution services, such as Pretrial Settlement Negotiation, Conciliation, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution Conference, interpersonal disputes can often be addressed in a manner that promotes individual responsibility and self-determination. There are situations when parents are unable to reach agreement regarding their parenting dispute. At the court’s direction, Family Services conducts Issue-Focused Evaluations and Comprehensive Evaluations. Recommendations are offered to the parents and the court regarding parenting plans that are focused on the best interests of the children.

In addition to providing Alternative Dispute Resolution and evaluation services, Family Services coordinates contracted services such as Supervised Visitation, Transitions in Parenting, and the Parent Education Program, that addresses specific parenting issues.
 

 

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In the Family Criminal Court, Family Services assists the family criminal court by providing intake assessment and pre-trial supervision for individuals arrested for family violence crimes.

The goal is to enhance victim safety, hold offenders accountable, and prevent, reduce, and stop the frequency and severity of violence against victims and complainants. At arraignment, Family Services assesses the defendant’s likelihood of future violence and makes recommendations to the court, including the appropriate level of protective orders. Family Services conducts comprehensive assessments and prepares written reports that identify and summarize the clients’ needs.

Pre-trial supervision is provided to monitor adherence to court-ordered conditions, and the defendant’s degree of compliance is reported to the court.

Additionally, CSSD Family Services contracts with several service providers who offer programs to defendants that address domestic violence, including the Family Violence Education Program, Explore, and Evolve.

Center For Research, Program Analysis and Quality Improvement (CRPAQI)
The Center for Research, Program Analysis and Quality Improvement (CRPAQI) serves as a conduit in providing information to, and establishing linkages with, all units within CSSD, other state agencies, and contracted providers.

Additionally, the Center administers internal quality improvement and research efforts and oversees research initiatives conducted by external parties. Several research and annual data reports are posted on this website. Requests for additional data or research relating to any of CSSD’s disciplines can be directed to the Manager of CRPAQI.

Center for Best Practices (CBP)
The Court Support Services Division (CSSD) is committed to enhance public safety, reduce client recidivism and instill positive change in the individuals and families served. Through the Programs and Services/Center for Best Practices unit, CSSD has committed staff and fiscal resources to the research, design; training; implementation and quality assurance of evidence based practices in Adult Services, Juvenile Services and affiliated contracted programs.

 

For further information on Family Matters please contact
Director Stephen Grant

 

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