Overseeing Justice in the District
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2011-03-14/overseeing-justice-district
All justice systems work to combat crime, reduce recidivism, and ensure fairness. But, as a federal district, DC sometimes finds itself with unique legal opportunities. Kojo sits down with the District's top judge to explore everything from experimental "fathering courts" to how social media may be used to improve the jury system.
Guests
Lee Satterfield
Chief Judge, District of Columbia Superior Court
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Hello,
I am interested in learning more about the type parenting classes that are provided to participants in the fathering court. Is there a curriculum used or what types of parent education is provided? What type of follow up is there to see if the parents are using the new parenting skills?
During my training as a clinical psychologist, I worked with Dr. Michael Barnes testing and report writing for the Juvenile Court. We often listed recommendations for services for the children, and their families, and have always wondered how these were received by the judges. Do children and families ever get the psychological services we recommended?
Kojo,
As a long-time listener I doubt you would ever use the term "welfare queen" as a serious term. Please consider carefully what there is in you and in the Zeitgeist that allows you to use the term "deadbeat dad."
... and then do a show on it. You are not by any means the only person carrying that mindset. It is pervasive and destructive.
Robert Lefferts
Halethorpe, Maryland