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PUBLICATIONS The publications of the Family Violence Department (FVD) of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) include comprehensive suggestions for model court practice; legislation in family violence; and policy for collaboration among child protection workers, domestic violence service providers, and the courts. The publications, described below, can be downloaded* or ordered via facsimile (with ordering on-line capabilities coming soon) or through the Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protection and Custody at (800) 527-3223 or (800) 52-PEACE. Quantity discounts may be available, upon request, for some publications. *The files on our website may be downloaded and viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader software, which may be downloaded for FREE.  NEW: A Judicial Guide to Child Safety in Custody Cases (2009) Because custody cases involving abuse have intermingled issues of safety and access, judges require effective and accessible information and tools to aid their decision-making. The Judicial Guide contains 14 bench cards which provide an easy-to-use checklist system for judges at critical decision-making points throughout the case, as well as a supplemental guide which provides additional information about in- and out-of-court behaviors, best interest of the child, and order issuance and enforcement. No charge.
NEW: Reasonable Efforts Checklist for Dependency Cases Involving Domestic Violence (2009) Domestic violence in dependency cases often goes unrecognized and unaddressed. This checklist includes easy reference bench cards for judges to consult during removal, adjudication, disposition, review, permanency, and termination hearings involving domestic violence. It is designed to aid judges in making reasonable efforts findings that are required by federal law in dependency cases involving domestic violence. No charge.
 A Guide for Effective Issuance & Enforcement of Protection Orders (2005). This publication, also known as the Burgundy Book, was developed to give communities and professionals precise tools and strategies they can implement to broaden the effectiveness of protection orders, both from a practical standpoint and from a philosophical perspective. The Burgundy Book is divided into chapters focusing on Advocates, Civil Attorneys, Courts and Judiciary, Law Enforcement and Prosecutors. It also contains a section on Data Systems and State Registries, as well as a Resources section where professionals can obtain direct assistance. No charge.
Navigating Custody & Visitation Evaluations in Cases With Domestic Violence: A Judge's Guide by Clare Dalton, LLM, Leslie Drozd, PhD, and Judge Frances Wong (2004, revised 2006). As the volume of cases involving custody, parent access, and domestic violence continues to rise, judges are relying on professional custody evaluators to inform their decisions more than ever before. This Guide is designed to serve as a practical tool for judges on how to interpret and act on professional child custody evaluations when domestic violence is involved in family law cases. The Guide includes four bench cards and supplementary materials. Single copy free, additional copies $4.00.
Juvenile and Family Court Journal - Family Violence Issue, Vol. 54, No. 4 (Fall, 2003). The second special edition examines some of the many complexities surrounding family violence. Single copy free, additional copies $10.00 each. The articles encompass:
 Full Faith and Credit: A Passport to Safety, A Judge's Bench Card (Amended, 2003). Originally developed in 1999 with funding from the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, as part of a series of practitioner-specific tools on full faith and credit for professionals, this bench card for judges was amended in 2003 to incorporate the changes made to federal protection order laws by the Violence Against Women Act 2000. This bench card is designed to provide a quick reference on full faith and credit for judges who issue and enforce protection orders. It includes a general overview of federal laws pertaining to protection orders, including civil and criminal firearms provisions, an issuing court bench card, and an enforcing court bench card.
In addition to this judge's bench card, four other guides are available: one for law enforcement developed by The International Association of Chiefs of Police; one for prosecutors developed by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the National College of District Attorneys; one for victim advocates developed by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence; and one for survivors also developed by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
In the near future, this bench card will be updated to reflect the changes to full faith and credit by the passage of the Violence Against Women Act 2005.
Effective Intervention in Domestic Violence & Child Maltreatment Cases: Guidelines for Policy and Practice, by Susan Schechter and Jeffrey L. Edleson, PhD, (1999). This publication, also known as the Greenbook, is the official policy of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and sets forth principles and recommendations for improving the policies and practices of child protection services, domestic violence services, and juvenile courts. The five chapters contained in the Greenbook (Guiding Framework, Foundation Principles and Recommendations, Child Protection System, Domestic Violence Services for Families, and Courts) are outlined in the Executive Summary. For more information regarding the Greenbook Initiative visit http://www.thegreenbook.info/. Single copy free, additional copies $5.00. 
Juvenile and Family Court Journal - Family Violence Issue ,Vol. 50, No. 2 (Spring, 1999). In this special edition, a number of authors brought together by the FVD examined a broad range of family violence matters. The articles encompass child custody, supervised visitation, child support, managing the domestic violence court docket, adult fatality reviews, full faith and credit to protective orders, and the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. Available online only.
Family Violence: Emerging Programs for Battered Mothers and Their Children (1998). Highlights 29 innovative programs that provide services for multiple victims of family violence. This publication is divided into five service areas (Child Protection Systems, Community-Based Domestic Violence Services, Justice Systems, Health Care Systems, and Community-Based Parent/Child Services) representing the service areas that families experiencing violence often encounter and work within. The information and program descriptions contained in this publication may provide a reference for examining how other communities have responded to domestic violence in order to create, replicate, or adapt similar programs in other communities. Programmatic information may need to be verified as specifics may have changed since publication. Available online only.
 Managing Your Divorce: A Guide for Battered Women (1998). This guide is intended to be used by battered women who are representing themselves, without an attorney, in court cases involving child custody. It includes chapters on finding an attorney, financial considerations, custody and divorce mediation, gathering evidence for trial, unsupervised visitation and safety planning, tips for dealing with custody evaluators, guidelines for selecting an expert witness, relocation, and many more. However, it is not a recommendation to go into court unrepresented. In fact, we recommend strongly that you seek legal advice from a lawyer trained on issues of domestic violence if there is any dispute or conflict about custody and visitation. The guide is available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Korean. Due to the high volume of requests for this publication, there is a total limit of five copies. The first five copies of either version or a combination of the versions are free, additional copies are $6.00 each.
Family Violence: Legislative Updates. Provide a state-by-state guide to domestic and family violence legislation passed in 1995 through 2005 sessions. Legislators, judges, attorneys, domestic violence coalitions, and others interested in state domestic and family violence legislation will find these publications useful and informative as a guide to what legislative changes were made to address domestic violence in legislation across the county. No charge.
Volume 1, 1995 Volume 5, 1999 Volume 9, 2003 Volume 13, 2007
Volume 2, 1996 Volume 6, 2000 Volume 10, 2004 Volume 14, 2008 (New)
Volume 3, 1997 Volume 7, 2001 Volume 11, 2005
Volume 4, 1998 Volume 8, 2002 Volume 12, 2006
 Model Code on Domestic and Family Violence (1994). Drafted by a multidisciplinary Advisory Committee comprised of judges, battered women's advocates, attorneys, law enforcement officers, and other professionals. The five chapters of the Model Code include General Provisions, Criminal Penalties and Procedures, Civil Orders for Protection, Family and Children, and Prevention and Treatment. Commentary written by Barbara J. Hart, Esq. follows each section of the Model Code. Single copy free, additional copies $10.00 each.
Family Violence: State-of-the-Art Court Programs (1992). Examines eighteen of the best family violence court programs in the United States and offers practical solutions which can assist courts, agencies, and communities wishing to improve the ways in which their justice system deals with family violence. The various programs highlighted include comprehensive programs, statewide court programs, rural programs, civil protection order programs, and prosecution programs. Chapters relevant to offender accountability, coordinating councils, and legislation and policy development are also included. Cost $15.00.
 Juvenile and Family Court Journal - State Codes on Domestic Violence: Analysis, Commentary, and Recommendations, Vol. 43, No. 4, by Barbara J. Hart, Esq. (1992). The author examined state laws in the following eight areas: civil protection orders, custody codes, mediation, civil damages, social and health services codes, evidence codes and battered women defendants, and the duty to protect children. In each chapter, after comparing and contrasting the state codes, the author offers recommendations for provisions to be included in state codes concerning domestic and family violence. Available online only.
Family Violence: Improving Court Practice (1990). Sets forth recommendations, which the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges adopted as official policy, for improving court practices in family violence cases and details the policies and procedures necessary to create and maintain an effective court, agency and community response to family violence. In addition to recommendations for criminal and civil courts, there are policy recommendations for court-related agencies, including law enforcement, prosecutors, court administration, probation, advocates, children's protective services, and treatment providers. Available online only.
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