What We Can Do
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
There are approximately 100,000 contested child custody cases each year in the United States. Studies indicate that two-thirds of them likely involve domestic violence. Abusive fathers are more than twice as likely to seek sole custody of their children than non-abusive fathers. Courts award fathers joint or sole custody 70% of the time.