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This bill revises provisions relating to domestic relations by establishing several key protections in child custody proceedings. The bill defines and restricts the use of "reunification treatment" - a therapy aimed at reestablishing a relationship between a child and an estranged parent - by prohibiting courts from mandating such treatment unless there is scientifically valid proof that it is safe and effective. Courts are also barred from removing a child from a parent or restricting contact solely to improve a perceived deficient parent-child relationship, particularly when the parent is capable, protective, and does not abuse the child. In cases involving allegations of domestic violence or child abuse, the bill requires courts to carefully consider expert evidence from professionals with substantial clinical experience, and to review all relevant evidence of past domestic violence, including arrests, convictions, and protective orders. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Administrative Office of the Courts provide ongoing training to judges and court staff about domestic violence, child abuse, and best practices in family court, in compliance with the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act. The bill aims to protect children's well-being and ensure that court interventions are based on concrete evidence and professional expertise.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12471/Overview