Public Resources
Resources for families and courts.
The Institute maintains this list of national organizations as a public service. These services operate independently of SVI; inclusion here is informational and does not constitute endorsement, nor does it reflect any accreditation relationship.
Crisis & Safety
If you or a child is in immediate danger, call 911.
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 · 24/7, confidential, available in 200+ languages. thehotline.org ↗ Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453 · 24/7 crisis counselors for reporting and guidance. childhelphotline.org ↗ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 · 24/7 support for anyone in emotional distress. 988lifeline.org ↗
Guidance for Parents
Plain-language help for families navigating supervised visitation.
SupervisedVisitHelp.com A parent-focused guide to supervised visitation: what to expect, how to prepare, and how visits progress. supervisedvisithelp.com ↗ Child Welfare Information Gateway U.S. Children’s Bureau clearinghouse on child welfare, family court, and parenting resources. childwelfare.gov ↗
For Courts & Professionals
National bodies serving family courts and the professionals who work in them.
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) Interdisciplinary association of judges, lawyers, and family-court professionals. afccnet.org ↗ National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Judicial education and best-practice guidance for family and juvenile courts. ncjfcj.org ↗
Looking for a supervised visitation provider?
The SVI Directory lists accredited supervised visitation providers in current good standing, organized by state and city. Courts and attorneys may contact the Office of the Registrar to verify any provider's accreditation status.