Report: Review of Child Welfare System's Handling of Cases with Domestic Violence and Recommendations to Create a Safer System for Victims and Their Children

This report includes a review of state laws, regulations, and practices on how child neglect and custody situations are handled in domestic violence situations.

Organization
BWJP
Legal & Policy
Link to the Report: Review of Child Welfare System's Handling of Cases with Domestic Violence and Recommendations to Create a Safer System for Victims and Their Children page

SAFeR Enhanced Advocate Guide

This is a brief tool that introduces advocates to the SAFeR approach by showing advocates how they can use SAFeR to assist survivor in navigating the family court process when they do not have access to legal representation.

Organization
BWJP
Legal & Policy
Link to the SAFeR Enhanced Advocate Guide page

ESPOC Partners Handout

This handout provides a categorized list of potential MDP partners needed for ESPOC court pilot projects. It identifies agencies across DV advocacy, legal systems, criminal courts, social and community services, identity-based organizations, faith-based responses, social networks, and individual community leaders.

Organization
BWJP
Legal & Policy
Link to the ESPOC Partners Handout page

ESPOC Roles & Responsibilities

This guide outlines the full set of responsibilities for Project Coordinators in the ESPOC Pilot Project. It details coordination with the Court Pilot Site, MDT, ESPOC TTA Team, SMEs, and OVW.

Organization
BWJP
Legal & Policy
Link to the ESPOC Roles & Responsibilities page

ESPOC Confidentiality Agreement Template

This template establishes expectations for confidentiality within an MDP. A confidentiality agreement is not required between members of an MDP but reflects best practices.

Organization
BWJP
Legal & Policy
Link to the ESPOC Confidentiality Agreement Template page