A collaborative community service program, Court Watch is a tool for the development of a coordinated community response to domestic violence.

Court Watch volunteers serve as extra eyes and ears for the judicial system, law enforcement and the Schenectady County community.  Volunteers observe family court cases and then provide feedback to participants and the community about the process.  The program objective is safety for victims and their children, accountability for abusers, and increased public safety for all.  Court Watch volunteers also perform case research, data entry, and case tracking duties, some of which can be done as virtual volunteers from home.  A flexible volunteer schedule is offered along with learning and training, mentor and staff support, and regular coffee meetings for review and camaraderie.  

Though in many situations we will work with courts, we are not governed by, nor affiliated with, any of them.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;

indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” 

-- Margaret Mead

  

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