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Welcome to WATCH
WATCH was founded in 1992 to improve the way the courts in Hennepin County Minnesota handle cases of violence against women and children. WATCH trains volunteer court monitors to observe hearings. In a typical year, close to 100 volunteers monitor more than 5,000 hearings. Based on what we see in court, WATCH makes recommendations for changing the justice system to increase safety for women and children.
WATCH's mission is to make the justice system more effective and responsive in handling cases of violence, particularly against women and children, and creating a more informed and involved public.
http://www.watchmn.org/court.html
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What is court monitoring? Why monitor the courts? Systems that are unmonitored and unaudited will often tend to accommodate their own conveniences. The presence of observers in the courtroom can promote accountability and serve as a strong reminder that the public has a vested interest in what happens there. WATCH promotes court monitoring across the country because it is an effective way to make systematic improvements in the justice system. Our experience and that of others, demonstrates that regular monitoring, clear reporting, and specific recommendations can lead to positive change. |
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