Building a SAFeR System: Preventing Tragedy in Child Custody Outcomes
By Kaitlyn Baker, Intern, National Legal Center on Children and Domestic Violence When the justice system fails to protect its…
An Extra Safety Measure for Domestic Violence Victims
This Washington Post editorial features work done by the Montgomery County (Maryland) Court Watch program. The report found that 71% of judges did not require “staggered exits,” a nationally recognized best practice that protects victims of domestic violence from intimidation and threats by their abusers after leaving court.