Supervised Visitation Overview

I am Dr. Arkeria Wright, a professional visitation supervisor with extensive experience facilitating safe and intervention-based parent-child interactions in cases involving high-conflict custody disputes. Since 2017, I have been providing supervised visitation services in Georgia, ensuring compliance with court orders while prioritizing the well-being of the child.

I hold degrees in Early Childhood Development, Curriculum and Instruction, with Specialization in Teaching and Learning with a strong background in education, parent coaching, child advocacy, and family law-related matters. My 18 years of experience as a general education teacher and special needs advocate provide valuable insight into child development and family dynamics, which informs my work in supervised visitation. Her interventionist perspective grounds insight on highly aligned observation, assessment, and guidance for parent-child and teacher-child interactions.

• Observational Reporting: Documenting interactions in a factual, court-admissible manner.

• Safety & Risk Assessment: Identifying and addressing potential risks to ensure child safety.

• Parent Coordination: Facilitating structured communication between parents to ensure smooth     

   visitation processes.         

• Conflict Management: De-escalating tensions between parents.

• Legal Compliance: Ensuring all visitations adhere to court orders and custody agreements.

• Professional Communication: Providing clear, objective reports to legal professionals.

• High-conflict custody disputes

• Parental reunification cases

• Cases involving allegations of abuse or neglect

• Court-mandated supervised contact

1. Pre-Visitation Intake & Assessment: Parent interviews, safety screening, and review of court orders.

2. Visit Scheduling & Logistics: Parent coordination, 2-hr minimum visitation scheduling, Neutral and kid-friendly location selection, visit structure, and compliance enforcement.

3. Conducting the Supervised Visit: Observational monitoring and conflict prevention.

4. Post-Visit Procedures: Incident reporting and legal documentation when necessary.

• Standard observation checklist and notes: documenting parent interactions, compliance, and   

   safety concerns provided per visit.

•  Detailed observation notes: Parent-child interactions, compliance, and safety concerns 

   (upon request).

• Incident Reports: Filed if major concerns arise during visits.

• Court-Admissible Reports: Objective documentation available upon request.

• Confidentiality & Record-Keeping: Secure storage and limited access per legal requirements.

• Adhering to Court Orders & State Guidelines

• Neutrality & Professional Conduct

• Mandatory Reporting of child abuse or neglect

• Continuous Training & Professional Development

The standard intake turnaround time for all cases is **5-7 business days**. Clients are encouraged to complete their intake process promptly to avoid any delays in scheduling supervised visitations.

•  For Family Service Entities, Courts, and Government Agencies
  
• For Individual Private Clients

I take my role very seriously, ensuring each visitation is safe, neutral, and compliant with legal standards. I am happy to provide further details, including sample reports or case procedures, as needed. Please feel free to reach out for more information on how The Children's Advocate can support the needs of the court and families involved.

For more information regarding intake or to book services, please visit:
Supervised Visitation Intake Process

For more information regarding expertise, please review:
Document of Expertise