A Judge's Perspective on Family Reunification

This video tells the story of how a family court judge in Hancock County, Mississippi, works with families and stakeholders to support reunification through a trauma-informed, family-centered approach.

Publication year: 2020

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Description

Presents the perspective and philosophy of a family court judge. Families participate in monthly permanency hearings to receive coordinated supports, hope, and encouragement to get back on track.

Suggested Citation

Capacity Building Center for States (2020). A Judge's Perspective on Family Reunification. Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Agencies & Courts: Putting Families Front and Center Activity and Discussion Guide

The videos and activities in this guide can be a vehicle to build mutual understanding and spark change across the child welfare system. Training managers can integrate the content into training for child welfare workers or for cross-system training of court and child welfare personnel.

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Voices of Lived Experience Tags

Supportive adult (worker, CASA, judge, lawyer, parent advocate, mentor)

Systems change

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