Domestic Violence Court Mentoring Program All Sites Meeting

The Center for Justice Innovation (the Center) with the support of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) welcomes Domestic Violence Mentor Courts and mentees to the Domestic Violence Court Mentoring Program All Sites Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri.

The meeting is scheduled from Thursday, June 12 at 9:00 am CT to Friday, June 13 at 12:30 pm CT at the St. Louis County Courts Building (105 South Central Avenue, Clayton, Missouri, 63105).

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

We ask each mentee site to send a judge and a court coordinator or court administrator. Additional participants will be considered on a case-by-case basis, space and budget permitting. Such participants may include advocates, probation officers, attorneys, or any others considered essential to the project.

Important Note: Please do not book travel until your attendance is confirmed by your Mentor Court/s.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Please note: Travel expenses are not covered by the Center for Justice Innovation. When your attendance is confirmed, you will consult with your designated Mentor Court/s about travel and reimbursement policies prior to booking your trip.

In order to attend the All Sites Meeting, all team members must click the "reserve a spot" button on the right hand side of the registration page and individually complete the online form by___.

If at any point, you or someone on your team cannot attend or would like to send someone in your place, you must notify Shahrazad Hamdah at shamdah@innovatingjustice.org

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Rooms are available at the Clayton Plaza Hotel (7750 Carondelet Ave, Clayton, MO 63105) at the federal per diem rate ($150/night, plus taxes). Please consult with your designated Mentor Court/s for their preferred method of reserving your room/s.

Important: participants are responsible for all associated cancellation fees. The Center understands that last-minute commitments may arise making your attendance difficult. Please notify Center staff as soon as possible so that another participant can take your place.

AIRPORT / TRANSPORTATION

• St. Louis Lambert International Airport is the main airport serving Clayton, Missouri.
• Taxi Companies are located in Terminal 1, Door 14 to Garage Yellow Level and Terminal 2, Door 12.
• Lyft and Uber are available in Terminal 1, Door 6 (Ticketing Level) and Terminal 2, Door 12.
• Please find more information on rental car agencies, shuttle, and bus services operating at the airport here.

ALL SITES MEETING LOCATION / TIMING / ATTENDANCE

The meeting is scheduled from Thursday, June 12 at 9:00 am to Friday, June 13 at 12:30 pm at the St. Louis County Courts Building (105 South Central Avenue, Clayton, Missouri, 63105).

Teams that register are required to attend the full program and should plan accordingly. Please arrive on Wednesday, June 11 and refrain from reserving flights that leave before 3:00 pm on Friday. Please allot sufficient time to travel to and from the airport. If you have extenuating circumstances, please communicate with your designated Mentor Court/s prior to booking travel.

AGENDA

Below is an outline of the agenda. Please note that it is subject to change:

Day 1: Thursday, June 12, 2025, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CT

• Welcome and Overview
• Team Presentations
• Enhancing System Based Responses to Intimate Partner Violence
• Planning for the Future: Ensuring Your Project Lasts
• Overcoming Roadblocks
• Overview of St. Louis County’s Domestic Violence Response

Day 2: Friday, June 13, 2025, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm CT

• St. Louis County Domestic Violence Court Observation
• Peer Breakouts
  

MEALS

The Center is prohibited by federal funding rules to provide food or beverages. Participants will be provided with maps and lists of local options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Please consult with your designated Mentor Court/s for their specific reimbursement policies regarding meals.

CONFERENCE ATTIRE

Business casual is appropriate. We encourage participants to dress comfortably and in layers as room temperatures may vary. We recommend wearing comfortable footwear for ease of walking to nearby dining options during lunchtime.

WEATHER

The average temperature for June in St. Louis is a low of 60°F and a high of 77°F.

ST. LOUIS TOURISM

For information on visiting St. Louis, please visit the St. Louis, Missouri website here.

We are committed to access for participants with disabilities and Deaf participants. We encourage our colleagues with disabilities and Deaf colleagues to attend. Every effort will be made to accommodate advance requests. If you have a question regarding accessibility, please contact Shahrazad Hamdah at shamdah@innovatingjustice.org.

Thank you for your participation in the 2025 Domestic Violence Court Mentoring Program All Sites Meeting. We look forward to seeing you!

This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-23-GK-05136-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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