For our first Family Impact Seminar (FIS), we discussed the Unified Family Courts (UFC) model. We had representatives from the Juvenile Justice System provide information describing how our Juvenile Justice System in Utah "gets it" when it comes to family courts issues.
I found the discussion quite interesting! The UFC model is an attempt to keep family issues in the same court with the same judge. Utah is considered NOT to have a UFC system because it's not completely family oriented even though it is family driven. It's interesting how the two models are similar and different at the same time. Speakers Gloria Danziger from the University of Baltimore Law School, Lynn Wardle from the BYU Law School, Lorie Fowlke, former House Representative, Ray Wahl and Judge Kimberly Hornak all spoke and did a fantastic job! The interesting outcome is that many of the speakers and discussants want to continue discussions! I am excited to see what happens as a result.
We didn't have as many legislators as I hoped. However, we did have some key people attend the seminar and lots of interest. I will be creating materials discussing the outcome and sending to all legislators.
It was an exciting, exhausting and exhilarating experience! I hope you can all come to our next event! I'll post pictures as I can get them uploaded.
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