Report to Congress - Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Services and Programs

Abstract

This report provides the most thorough profile to date of supervised visitation and exchange programs in the United States, including information on types of services, common barriers to service, and the number of individuals being seen in these programs who experienced several forms of violence and abuse. Major findings include: a) dangerousness and unwillingness to agree to program rules limits acceptance for service; b) service is limited by capacity, hours, and transportation; c) family violence is one of the major reasons for supervised visitation; d) funding limitations are linked to safety needs.