The 19th JDC makes a groundbreaking move toward improving the safety of the Baton Rouge community by launching a Domestic Violence Intervention Court Pilot program.
Presiding Judge Tiffany Foxworth-Roberts recently shared the details of the DVIC pilot with the Baton Rouge Lawyer magazine. (See article in link). This innovative problem solving court aims to hold domestic violence offenders accountable for their actions and to provide them with necessary tools to break the cycle of violence.
It is hoped that the collaborations involved in creating the pilot will ultimately lead to its growth and success. Participating stakeholders include District Attorney Hillar Moore, and the YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge.