Web resource:	https://cdm16501.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/famct/id/7
Type:	Electronic publication
Title:	Lessons learned in implementing an integrated domestic violence court: the District of Columbia experience
Authors:	Levey, Lynn S Keilitz, Susan Steketee, Martha Wade
Keywords:	Interagency work;Specialist courts;Legal issues
Year:	2000
Publisher:	State Justice Institute, Alexandria
Notes:	Overview: This United States guidebook presents an overview of the key issues and lessons drawn from the District of Columbia's experience in implementing and managing an integrated domestic violence court. Discussion: The District of Columbia Superior Court's Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) integrates case management and adjudication for civil, criminal and family law cases. The Court assigns judges exclusively to these cases, dedicates courtrooms and clerks, and co-ordinates with an on-site centre managed by other agencies. The discussion concludes with the observation that while the justice system can lead in some ways in the fight against family violence, a collaborative approach from all areas of the community is needed to tackle the complexity and scale of the problem.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/21296
Physical description:	34 p.
Appears in Collections:	Online resource

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