activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 7
- Deliver professional training through webinars and conferences Family Court Professional Training & ResourcesHosts regular webinars and annual conferences on advanced issues in family court practice, including topics such as child custody, mediation, intimate partner violence, and co-parenting. Maintains a library of on-demand webinar recordings for ongoing access by professionals.
- Deliver webinars and educational programming Family Court Professional Training & ResourcesHosts monthly and on-demand webinars on topics relevant to family court professionals, including mediation, co-parenting, intimate partner violence, legal abuse, and social science updates; maintains a library of past webinar recordings.
- Manage chapter communications and outreach materials Community Communication Platform ManagementOversees social media, designs training brochures, coordinates audio/visual needs for conferences, and maintains the Arizona Chapter website to support member and public engagement.
- Manage communications and digital presence Community Communication Platform ManagementOversees the Chapter’s website, social media platforms, training brochures, and audio/visual needs for events to ensure effective communication and professional visibility.
- Organize and host annual and virtual conferences Family Court Professional Training & ResourcesPlans and hosts the annual Sedona Conference and other virtual conferences focused on advanced issues in family court practice, such as child custody evaluation, litigation, and creative interventions for overwhelmed court systems.
- Plan and execute the annual Sedona Conference Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingOrganizes and manages the annual Sedona Conference, including speaker coordination, nominations, logistics, and audio/visual support. The conference serves as a key professional development and networking event for family court practitioners.
- Provide professional training and education Family Court Professional Training & ResourcesOffers conferences, webinars, and training programs for practitioners working with families in conflict, covering topics such as child custody, mediation, and family systems. This includes planning and hosting an annual Sedona Conference and maintaining a library of past webinar recordings.
advocacy · 1
- Develop policy initiatives and practice guidelines Family Court Professional Training & ResourcesDevelops policy initiatives and practice guidelines to inform the work of practitioners, policymakers, and researchers in family court practice, and provides standards of practice for various family law and court-involved services.
research · 3
- Develop and publish practice guidelines and research resources Family Court Professional Training & ResourcesProduces and disseminates standards of practice, bench books, co-parenting guides, summit reports, and other resources for family law professionals. Topics include child custody evaluation, mediation, parenting coordination, and responses to domestic violence and child sexual abuse.
- Develop and publish practice guidelines and resources Family Court Professional Training & ResourcesProduces and disseminates standards of practice, bench books, co-parenting guides, parenting time planning tools, summit reports on domestic violence and child sexual abuse, and other resources to support family court practitioners, policymakers, and researchers.
- Publish reports and articles Family Court Professional Training & ResourcesPublishes reports, plans, and articles on various aspects of family law, including parenting resources, bench books for family court interventions, co-parenting guides, and summit reports on topics like domestic violence.
capacity building · 6
- Educate community providers on Family Court Parent Training for Foster and Adoptive FamiliesEstablishes a yearly program to educate community providers on working with Family Court.
- Recognize contributions to Family Law Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsRecognizes individuals for their contributions and support to the Arizona Chapter of the AFCC and to Family Law, including lifetime achievement awards and acknowledgments for service on the Board of Directors.
- Recognize contributions to family law and court practice Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsPresents lifetime achievement awards and honors individuals for service to the Arizona Chapter and contributions to family law at annual conferences and bar conventions.
- Recognize professional contributions through awards Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsHonors individuals for lifetime achievement and service to the Arizona Chapter and family law community through formal awards presented at the Sedona Conference and Arizona State Bar events.
- Support organizational capacity and membership engagement Committee Management & Member EngagementConducts membership outreach, manages board nominations, coordinates speakers, and awards scholarships to students to strengthen the Chapter’s professional network and institutional capacity.
- Support professional development and membership engagement Committee Management & Member EngagementManages board nominations, coordinates speakers, provides student scholarships, and works to grow chapter membership through the Engagement Committee.
strategies · 8
how they think
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- Collaborative Leadership for Systemic Improvement collaborative_leadershipThe organization employs collaborative leadership as a mechanism to improve practice, policy, and research within family court contexts, indicating a belief that shared leadership drives systemic change.
- Collaborative Leadership for Systemic Improvement collaborative_leadershipThe organization employs collaborative leadership to drive improvements in practice, policy, and research within family court contexts, fostering collective action and shared responsibility.
- Collaborative leadership in family court improvement collaborative_leadershipThe organization advances reform in family court contexts by using collaborative leadership to influence practice, policy, and research.
- Interdisciplinary Approach to Family Conflict Resolution interdisciplinary_approachThe organization utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to address and resolve family conflicts, suggesting that a multi-faceted perspective leads to more effective solutions.
- Interdisciplinary Approach to Family Conflict Resolution interdisciplinary_approachThe organization utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to effectively address and resolve family conflicts, integrating diverse perspectives and expertise.
- Interdisciplinary approach to family conflict resolution interdisciplinary_approachThe organization integrates multiple disciplines to address family conflict, believing this improves outcomes in resolution processes and systems.
- Professional Development and Networking for Family Law Professionals professional_networking_and_educationThe organization provides professional development and networking opportunities, including conferences, member directories, discussion groups, and publications, to enhance the skills and connections of family law professionals.
- Professional networking and education for family law professionals professional_networking_and_educationThe organization strengthens family law practice by providing professionals with access to conferences, member directories, discussion groups, and publications to support ongoing education and peer connection.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
AFCC Annual Conference
International conference featuring research, policy, and practice innovations in family court; rotates locations annually (e.g., Seattle 2026, Baltimore 2027)
Center for Excellence in Family Court Practice
Initiative producing practice guidelines, policy recommendations, and resources to improve family court systems
Family Court Review
Peer-reviewed journal publishing research and analysis on family law, policy, and practice for members
Monthly Webinars
Regular educational sessions on topics like parenting disputes, intimate partner violence, and family systems for professionals
Sedona Conference
Annual Arizona-focused conference planned by the local chapter, addressing regional family court issues and professional development
relationships · 4
who they work with
- AFCC Network — The Arizona Chapter is part of the larger AFCC organization.
- AFCC AAML Partner — Co-hosted the 2025 Conference on Advanced Issues in Child Custody.
- AFCC International Organization Network — Arizona Chapter operates as a state chapter under the AFCC International Organization, requiring joint membership.
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Network — THE ARIZONA CHAPTER OF THE ASSOCIATION is a chapter of the national Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.