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Integrated DV Courts, Dedicated DV Courts: Vision, Reality, Research

Published by: Hon. Matthew D’Emic , Hon. Michael Denton , Hon. Daniel Angiolillo (Ret.), Amanda Cissner, M.A.

This webinar reports on the findings of research conducted by the Center for Court Innovation on Integrated and Dedicated DV Courts across the country.

The presenters describe the vision, model, reality, advantages and challenges of Integrated and Dedicated DV Courts.

Finally, the presenters describe the vision, model, reality, advantages and challenges of Dedicated Misdemeanor and lower level Felony DV Courts.

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