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Child Welfare Mediation In Georgia, Shauna Carmichael
Child Welfare Mediation In Georgia, Shauna Carmichael
Shauna Carmichael
The revision of Georgia’s juvenile code, ongoing changes in the administration of the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), and recent tragedies related to abused or neglected children have provided motivation for considering the best way Georgia can ensure the safety of its children without overburdening the courts and other public services. In this environment, mediation presents a unique opportunity for improving outcomes without creating unmanageable costs. While it is not a panacea, mediation does represent a system for helping Georgia’s diverse families by leveraging communities’ existing resources and reforming the way that child welfare professionals, court officials, and …