 Vanderburgh Superior Court has been awarded an additional $409,197 for a total grant award of $955,541 by the Office on Violence against Women under the Justice for Families Program.Â
The Court will use these funds to continue operation of the Protective Order Assistance Office, provide Guardian ad Litems (GALs), afford supervised visits/exchanges, and deliver additional training to courts and various staff members in order to better address the problems, victims of domestic violence face, within the court’s system.Â
The Protective Order Assistance Office provides services to those seeking help in completing applications for Protection Orders, advises victims about court procedures, delivers interpreter services, and educates domestic violence or sexual assault victims on the various resources available to them within our community.Â
Resources will also supply Guardian ad Litem services in child custody/visitation cases where Domestic Violence is a factor.Â
The Grant will further provide supervised parenting time and exchange services to victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Abuse and Stalking.Â
