WATCH Court Training
Document: WATCH Information Sheet 2025
Type: In Person
Issues: Court Monitoring , Gender-Based Violence , Women's Rights
The WATCH project, led by The Advocates for Human Rights, draws on international human rights standards and the practice of court monitoring to defend the human rights of survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. WATCH volunteers observe and document the court experience and analyze the legal response to gender-based violence.
This is the required introductory training for new volunteers.
Volunteer Requirements
WATCH volunteers are asked to commit to two half-day shifts of court monitoring per month if possible. Shifts take place Monday through Friday (8:45 AM to 12:45 PM or 12:45 to 4:45 PM). All shifts take place in-person at the courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. Mentoring, supervision, and ongoing support for volunteers is provided by AHR staff.
