Justice for Families GrantIn 2017, Judge Mary Kovack was awarded a federal grant ($699,961) through the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. The Justice for Families Grant provides for a dedicated Domestic Violence Magistrate; additional services for the Supervised Parenting Time & Safe Exchange Center; and, additional legal services for low-income families through Community Legal Aid.
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Guardian ad Litem SeminarIn May 2016, Judge Mary Kovack sponsored a free, 3-hour continuing legal education seminar in order to better train guardians ad litem and to better prepare attorneys practicing in the Court.
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Conflict ManagementIn 2014, Judge Mary Kovack implemented an Intensive Case Management Program for high-conflict parenting cases. The parties meet with the Intensive Case Manager, a licensed independent social worker, to develop or improve effective communication skills that will reduce conflict and ultimately reduce the amount of ongoing litigation.
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The Gift Exchange CenterIn 2004, Judge Kovack established the Gift Exchange Center (also known as the Supervised Parenting Time & Safe Exchange Center) to provide a place where children can develop healthy relationships with both parents, while teaching parents more effective ways to interact with the children and more appropriate ways to communicate with each other.
Community ServicesIn 2001, Judge Mary Kovack established a Community Services Office to link families with agencies and resources in the community.
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