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Protecting Children from Family Violence
This bill updates Indiana's laws about family violence to better protect children by changing how courts handle cases involving abuse.
What This Bill Does
- Expands the definition of 'domestic or family violence' to include more types of harmful behavior that are not just physical.
- Stops a court from sending certain kids back home unless it makes sure their safety is protected first.
- Tells the office in charge of judges to create training for people who work with families about how to spot and deal with family violence.
Who It Names or Affects
- Children who are victims of family violence
- Parents, guardians, or custodians involved in court cases related to child safety
Terms To Know
- Domestic or Family Violence
- Acts that hurt someone in their home or family, which can be physical but also include other types of harmful behavior.
- Judicial Administration Office
- The office responsible for managing the work and training of judges and court staff.
Limits and Unknowns
- It does not specify exactly what kinds of non-physical behaviors count as family violence.
- The bill does not detail which topics must be included in the training program for judicial administration.