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.

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    CWC is a technical assistance e-bulletin with tips and info on starting or enhancing your own court monitoring program.

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WATCH is committed to ending racial, cultural, and gender bias in the courts and to reflecting that commitment at all levels of our organization.

 
   
 

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READ THE LATEST WATCH NEWSLETTER AND STRANGULATION REPORT

WATCH Post

Strangulation Report

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Thank you for joining us in celebrating honoree Ellen Pence 2009 Gold WATCH award recipient at the Dakota Jazz Club on May 20th.

View photos of the event

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WEBINAR TRAINING

Monitoring Sexual Assualt Cases
July 30th 11:30 - 12:30 CST
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IN THE NEWS

WATCH VIDEO

To see a snapshot of WATCH's history, mission, and accomplishments.
click to view an 8-minute video.

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