A Note about Coronavirus
Greetings!
With the COVID-19 situation remaining uncertain for the foreseeable future, the RCDV: CPC would like to assure you that we are continuing to offer our helpline to professionals and victim/survivors at 800-527-3223 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific on weekdays. Please continue to reach out to the helpline for information and referrals or email us at fvdinfo@ncjfcj.org, and we will do our best to respond to you within 48 hours.
Our resources and webinar recordings remain available on our website, accessible at rcdvcpc.org. Please see the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges webpage for COVID-19 resources and updates.
We wish you the best during this difficult time. Please continue to contact us as usual, and we will continue to assist you in whatever way we can.
Best regards,
RCDV: CPC Staff
Get Assistance
The RCDV:CPC is a project of the Family Violence and Domestic Relations Program of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. We can provide numerous professional assistance options for you. The RCDV:CPC does not and cannot provide legal advice or legal assistance on individual cases.
How We Can Help
Assistance for Professionals
The RCDV: CPC provides assistance to professionals working with survivors, including judicial officers, court personnel, social workers, custody evaluators, mediators, guardians ad litem, and advocates working in the child custody and/or child protection systems. Professionals are encouraged to seek training and technical assistance to assist with their individual case(s), increased community competence in these critical areas, or systems changes related to domestic violence, child custody, and protection. Please use the RCDV:CPC toll free number (1-800-527-3223) and speak to a RCDV: CPC staff member or send a question via email to fvdinfo@ncjfcj.org
Assistance for Survivors
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The Impact of Intimate Partner Violence; Domestic Violence Awareness Month Facts
Allegations of domestic violence have no demonstrated effect on the rate at which abusers are awarded custody of their children, nor do such allegations affect the rate at which abusers are ordered into supervised visitation. Abusers win unsupervised custody and visitation at the same rate as non-abusers. While joint custody can be beneficial when parents cooperate, it can also increase opportunities for abusers to maintain control and continue to abuse their former partners and children.