Hannahs Family Center
By Susan Griffin When we began our research for program development in 1988, we found that one of the first common concerns expressed by the majority of parents, extended family members and professionals in the community related to the bias of professional monitors. Users of the services experienced the providers as “taking sides.” Sometimes […]
By Susan Griffin Consumers receiving court-ordered supervised visitation services need access to a process for expressing concerns about their case and the way it is being managed. We have several mechanisms in place for consumer feedback. There is a Senior Supervisor on Saturday and Sunday who is assigned to assist clients with all concerns […]
By Susan Griffin The legal standards for professional providers of supervised visitation (PPSV) are specific about the types of relationships that are a conflict of interest: (i) Conflict of interest All providers should maintain neutrality by refusing to discuss the merits of the case or agree with or support one party over another. Any […]
By Susan Griffin Timing is everything, isn’t it? You can expect the tough questions are likely to come tumbling out when your child is tired, hungry, angry and just stressed out. So the chances that either you or your child is actually going to be in the right frame of mind to have such a […]
By Susan Griffin California Family Code 3200.5 and California Rules of Court 5.20 establish standards for professional providers of supervised visitation (PPSV). A search engine will readily find both. Consumers in need of these services need to understand the law. One of the requirements of the PPSV is following all aspects of the law. Controlling […]
By SUSAN GRIFFIN Since 1988, Hannah’s House has provided forensic support services to families involved in family court cases the San Diego Superior Court. We started very small with just one family. We consulted with professionals in the community from different ares of interest: Legal Mental Health Medical Education Law Enforcement Employee Assistance Non-profit We […]
By SUSAN GRIFFIN Forensic science is any scientific field that is applied to the field of law. In the case of supervised visitation at Hannah’s House, the areas of science are social science and behavioral science. Forensic scientists are tasked with the collection, preservation, and analysis of scientific evidence during the course of an investigation […]
By Susan Griffin Relationships with loving adults in your extended family(ies) can protect your child from the debilitating effects of the chronic stress and trauma of a family breakup. Grandma, Grandpa, Auntie, Uncle, Cousins, special friends. These people love your child without judgement or hidden motives. Losing these important relationships will only cause more grief […]
By Susan Griffin Respectful, timely, and adequate communication is one of the biggest challenges for a couple with children who quit being friends. Strong negative emotions play a role in every family breakup. Children need to be protected from those scary feelings. Yet children cannot wait for Mom and Dad to resolve their issues! Children […]
By SUSAN GRIFFIN Some parents keep the conflict in the family home going because they refuse to move out. They are concerned about the STATUS QUO in terms of parenting and property. So they stay in the family home, refusing to move, so that they can tell the judge “but your honor I was the […]