 Friend of the Court Domestic Violence Resource Book (2004) ©2004-2008
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This book is intended to assist Friend of the Court staff in handling domestic relations cases where domestic violence is involved. It contains information about:
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The nature and dynamics of domestic violence and the attendant safety concerns.
Community referral resources.
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The laws governing access to children and support as they apply in cases involving domestic violence.
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Safety concerns with alternative dispute resolution, particularly mediation.
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The relationship between criminal and PPO actions and domestic relations cases involving the same parties.
The Friend of the Court Domestic Violence Resource Book was supported by Grant Number 95-Wf-NX-0026 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, and administered by the Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board.
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