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.

• Download a Volunteer or Intern Application
  
  
• Order your copy of the Developing a Court Monitoring Program manual
  
  
• Join the National Association of Court Monitoring Programs
  
  
• Request Technical Assistance
  
  
• Register for an Upcoming Training
  
  
• Learn more About WATCH

• Join the Court WATCH Connection (CWC) mailing list! CWC is a technical assistance e-bulletin with tips and info on starting or enhancing your own court monitoring program.

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LOW-COST OFFICE SPACE NEEDED
We are looking for approximately 2,500 square feet in downtown Minneapolis (preferably skyway connected). If you know anyone who may have space to rent to us, please contact Marna at manderson@watchmn.org. Thank you!

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