WATCH Court Monitoring

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.

Volunteers are required to take an introductory training. You can register for the next session by clicking the link below.

WATCH volunteers are asked to commit to two half-day court monitoring shifts per month, if possible.

Shifts are in-person at the downtown Minneapolis courthouse, Monday through Friday:

• Morning: 8:45 AM–12:45 PM or
• Afternoon: 12:45–4:45 PM

Volunteers receive mentoring, supervision, and ongoing support from AHR staff.

Learn more about the WATCH project's vision, grounding principles, and history in the slidedeck below. The navigation menu will appear when you hover over the lower left corner of the window. You may also download a PDF copy.

WATCH Information Sheet (PDF 5.8 MB)