Moving Beyond the "Honor System": Effective Strategies to Prevent Prohibited Abusers' Access to Firearms
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) recently hosted a webinar offering practice tips and strategies for legal system professionals who are implementing domestic violence firearm surrender processes. Presenters describe the factors that contribute to a firearms surrender "honor system," and offers concrete examples of how communities can move away from this and toward a “Culture of Compliance” in their court systems. The webinar addresses what can be done at key steps of the civil protection order process, using examples from jurisdictions around the country.