Nov. 3, 2009
Course Examines Allegations of Domestic Violence in Child Custody Cases
The challenging decisions domestic relations judges and magistrates face when allegations of domestic violence are raised in child custody cases will be the topic of an Ohio Judicial College course on Nov. 30.
Judicial officers are increasingly finding themselves in the middle of two realities – growing support for co-parenting and growing awareness of domestic violence. While the majority of separating parents work out a co-parenting plan, those parents with a history of domestic violence may need different resolutions such as limited, supervised or no contact with children, depending on safety concerns for the children as well as the non-offending parent.
The course will address the need for proper assessments and investigations into allegations of abuse as a step to ensure the right parenting arrangements are matched to the appropriate family system.
Register for this course (for domestic relations judges and magistrates only). View a complete listing of the most up-to-date Judicial College course calendar with dates and locations for courses available in 2009.
Created in 1976 and governed by Gov. Jud. R. V, the Judicial College was established to provide educational programs and activities for Ohio judges. In 1988, the program was expanded to include court referees and magistrates, and in 1990 the college began to provide programs for non-judicial court personnel throughout the state.
Contact: Chris Davey or Bret Crow at 614.387.9250.