"A coordinated community response involves increased information sharing, communication and coordination among criminal justice agencies and community-based social services."
Domestic Violence Courts, Center for Court Innovation
Judicial Notes:
Information sharing in Community Collaborative Response Systems often requires a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to be developed between partner agencies. In therapeutic court models defendants tend to be diverted into a court with a legal carrot, implicitly or explicitly accepting information sharing practices which are not traditionally recognized in general courts. However, in Due Process Non-Ex Parte courts, information sharing may be limited. In general information sharing in a traditional court unconnected with a CCR may only occur at judicial reviews where the court can receive compliance information.
- Opens in new window and different websiteThe ACF Confidentiality Toolkit
This publication was written in 2014 by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It includes sample MOU's, confidentiality agreements, techniques for staff development, model policies, and a variety of legal mechanisms for sharing information. This is a must-read for any judge who is working on information sharing systems in a CCR.
- Opens in new window and different websiteNavigating Custody and Visitation in Child Custody Cases Involving Domestic Violence
Designed and developed by NCJFCJ, the Navigating Guide is one of the best comprehensive guides to assessing risk in custody\domestic violence cases. The Guide includes four bench cards and supplementary materials. Judges can receive a free hard-copy of the guide by contacting NCJFCJ.
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Opens in new window8 Things Every Judge Should Know About Teen Dating Violence
One of the most important duties for any court system is to ensure that youth in the community are protected. As the former presiding judge of the Milwaukee Children’s Court, Milwaukee County Domestic Violence Courts, Milwaukee County Family Court and now the Presiding Judge of the Milwaukee County Probate Court, I have seen many teen survivors of dating violence, including all genders and sexual orientations and every ethnic background imaginable. It was, and is, very sad to me that while these young people are supposed to be focusing on the challenges of adolescence, they were instead grappling with the violence caused by their partners.
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Opens in new windowCenter for Justice Innovation
A pioneer in the creation of specialized domestic violence courts, the Center works to rethink and improve court responses to intimate partner violence.
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Opens in new windowHow Technology Can Facilitate Collaboration
Technology has been a key component in the Harlem Community Justice Center’s growth and community outreach. The tool linking almost all the Justice Center’s components together is the Justice Center Application, which has been used internally by staff almost since the opening of the Center to warehouse information on clients receiving services. The application collects client data in one central database, tracking program enrollment and attendance, referrals, and general case management notes.