This article looks at how four distinct programs contributed to the family law evidence-base supporting the desirability, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of family dispute resolution programs. The central program discussed is the Family Resolutions Specialty Court (FRSC), an alternative court-based means of settling child-related legal disputes. FRSC is based on research evidence, but it also incorporates clinical experience and wisdom along with empirical evidence. Evidence from similar models informed the development of the program, which was then shaped by a community process to reflect local laws, procedures and values. This maximized the potential for its acceptance in the community and its sustainability. Initial results demonstrate that parents and practitioners are highly satisfied with the program, and that parents reported better coparenting and parent–child relationships. To be effective, the parents had to be held accountable to each other and the court process. A process evaluation (research about the program) led to programmatic and procedural changes to serve the needs of parents in high conflict or with other special needs. FRSC provides a prime example of how to utilize science-based evidence to adapt evidence-informed programs to a local community in which it can thrive.

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家庭决议专业法庭 (FRSC)：基于证据的法庭创新

本文着眼于四个不同的计划如何为支持家庭纠纷解决计划的可取性、有效性和成本效益的家庭法证据库做出贡献。讨论的中心项目是家庭决议专业法院 (FRSC)，这是一种基于法院的替代性解决与儿童相关的法律纠纷的方法。FRSC 以研究证据为基础，但它也结合了临床经验和智慧以及经验证据。来自类似模型的证据为该计划的发展提供了信息，然后由社区进程塑造以反映当地法律、程序和价值观。这最大限度地提高了其在社区中的接受度和可持续性的潜力。初步结果表明，家长和从业者对该计划非常满意，并且父母报告了更好的共同养育和亲子关系。为了有效，父母必须对彼此和法庭程序负责。过程评估（对项目的研究）导致了项目和程序的变化，以满足高度冲突或有其他特殊需求的父母的需求。FRSC 提供了一个很好的例子，说明如何利用基于科学的证据使循证计划适应当地社区，使其能够蓬勃发展。