Why Supervised Visits or Exchanges?

For Children

Supervised visitation services allow children to maintain relationships with both parents without being in the middle of conflicts between them. They can anticipate visits without the stress of worrying about what is going to happen.

For Custodial Parents

The custodial parent can feel confident about their own and their child’s safety without having to communicate or have contact with the other parent whom they are in conflict with and who they may also be afraid of or intimidated by.

For Noncustodial Parents

They can be sure that contact with the children does not have to be interrupted regardless of any personal or interpersonal problems or conflicts between them and the custodial parent. If allegations have been made against them they can visit without fear of any new accusations because there is someone present who can verify what happened during the visit.

For Judges

Supervised visitation services act as a tool for judges and serve as a component of an integrated community intervention system. Judges can maintain a parent-child relationship while cases are litigated without sacrificing the safety of a child or victim of domestic violence.

For Communities

The use of “neutral” third parties to supervise visits or exchanges does not often serve the interest of all parties. It can be difficult for the parties to agree on an individual and it can strain existing relationships with family or friends.

Supervised visitation programs provide ongoing contact between a child and his or her noncustodial parent in a monitored and safe environment for all parties. The cases that impose the most strain on the judicial system are often the cases that can be best served by Access and Supervised Visitation programs to minimize the burden on the judiciary, promote child wellbeing, protect victims of domestic violence and ensure continuity in the parent/child relationship with noncustodial parents while cases are litigated.

Research has found that participation in Access and Supervised Visitation programs can improve both child behavior and parental relationships and in some cases increase child support payments and compliance. These are particularly powerful outcomes that can have lasting impacts for children and families.



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	Why Supervised Visits or Exchanges? For Children Supervised visitation services allow children to maintain relationships with both parents without being in the middle of conflicts between them. They can anticipate visits without the stress of worrying about what is going to happen. For Custodial Parents The custodial parent can feel confident about their own and their child’s safety without having to communicate or have contact with the other parent whom they are in conflict with and who they may also be afraid of or intimidated by. For Noncustodial Parents They can be sure that contact with the children does not have to be interrupted regardless of any personal or interpersonal problems or conflicts between them and the custodial parent. If allegations have been made against them they can visit without fear of any new accusations because there is someone present who can verify what happened during the visit. For Judges Supervised visitation services act as a tool for judges and serve as a component of an integrated community intervention system. Judges can maintain a parent-child relationship while cases are litigated without sacrificing the safety of a child or victim of domestic violence. For Communities The use of “neutral” third parties to supervise visits or exchanges does not often serve the interest of all parties. It can be difficult for the parties to agree on an individual and it can strain existing relationships with family or friends. Supervised visitation programs provide ongoing contact between a child and his or her noncustodial parent in a monitored and safe environment for all parties. The cases that impose the most strain on the judicial system are often the cases that can be best served by Access and Supervised Visitation programs to minimize the burden on the judiciary, promote child wellbeing, protect victims of domestic violence and ensure continuity in the parent/child relationship with noncustodial parents while cases are litigated. Research has found that participation in Access and Supervised Visitation programs can improve both child behavior and parental relationships and in some cases increase child support payments and compliance. These are particularly powerful outcomes that can have lasting impacts for children and families.		New Mexico Child Advocacy Networks New Mexico CASA Network NM Child Abuse & Neglect Citizen Review Board NM Access & Visitation Network Building Futures & Foundations

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