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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.
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