SB331 Family Court Services Domestic Violence Toolkit, Curriculum Development & Training

Description

The Judicial Council of California (“Judicial Council”) is the policymaking body of the California court system, which includes 58 superior courts, the courts of appeal, and the Supreme Court. Under the authority of the California Constitution and the leadership of the Chief Justice, the Judicial Council ensures the fair, impartial, and consistent administration of justice. It adopts rules and procedures for court administration, develops and implements judicial branch policies, and makes annual recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature. Judicial Council staff implementing policies and supporting court operations. The Judicial Council’s Center for Families, Children & the Courts (“CFCC”) supports programs in court settings that improve practice and services for children, youth, parents, families, and other court users.

The Judicial Council seeks the services of an expert or entity with specialized knowledge of domestic violence and child abuse impacts on family systems, child custody and visitation, and the cultural dynamics affecting families in the court system. Building on the curriculum developed in 2025, the Judicial Council aims to develop a comprehensive toolkit and curriculum for a series of in-person training sessions for Family Court Services professionals including court connected mediators, child custody recommending counselors, evaluators, and their leadership.

Questions should be directed to solicitations@jud.ca.gov and must be received no later than 1:00 pm Pacific Time, on March 13, 2026.  

Proposals must be received by the Judicial Council no later than 1:00 pm, Pacific Time on March 24, 2026.