Program Description
The Family Violence Intervention Program
(FVIP) is a Court Diversion Program (Administrative Order 7.009) for first time Juvenile offenders who have been charged with Domestic Battery/Assault. It was developed as a diversion program to focus on the unique problems of each family whose child has committed domestic violence.
The FVIP makes contact with eligible juveniles and their families during detention hearings or Juvenile first appearance, where the child and family are informed of the terms of the program. Participation is voluntary. Parents or guardians must be willing to adhere to the FVIP's requirements.
Services Provided
The following services are provided by the FVIP:
- Case Plan
The case plan is created during the one time mediation / arbitration conference. A FVIP representative will attend the mediation conference along with the mediator and the family members. After exploring what conflicts the families are experiencing, other conditions may be added to the case plan to help remedy these conflicts. These conditions may include substance abuse counseling and testing, family or individual counseling, psychiatric or psychological evaluation, etc.
- Case Management
Supervision is provided for each case by an assigned case manager. If problems arise in either the home, school, or community the case manager needs to be kept informed. Home or school visits are conducted on an "as needed basis".
- Referral
Children and families may be referred to substance abuse counseling and testing, family or individual counseling, curfew, chores (restitution), psychiatric or psychological evaluation, physical evaluation, employment and education services, housing and financial assistance programs are some examples of the types of referrals generated by the program.
- Program Requirements:
- The child must agree to no violent contact with anyone (in or out of the home). This includes verbal and physical violence, destruction of property, threats and spitting.
- The child must agree to attend and complete an anger management program with a minimum of 12 sessions. (The participant is to be enrolled in anger management within two week's of the intake date).
- The child must agree to improve school attendance and behavior, and/or seek employment.
- The family must agree to attend the case planning or mediation / arbitration conference.
- The parents or guardians must be willing to have the youth back in their home, as well as provide transportation to anger management or other required services on the case plan.
Cost of Services
There is no cost for intake, mediation or supervision. Providers outside the program may charge fees for specific services.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Related Administrative Orders
None.
Frequently Asked Questions
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