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Chair asks remaining family court coordination challenges; Dessimore cites staffing

New York City Council · Oct 26, 2026 · starts 1:09:51 · 41 sec

Brooks-Powers asks what challenges remain in coordinating probation services with family court. Dessimore says some boroughs need more staff and one or two more CLOs, but she meets regularly with courts and judges to keep communication open.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

And what challenges remain in coordinating probation services with family court?

Stacey Dessimore

I think, again, we probably need some boroughs maybe need a little bit more staff and one or two more CLOs just to be available for the court.

Stacey Dessimore

I meet with the courts regularly, so we have that great open communication.

Stacey Dessimore

I met with the Bronx judges, so we just talk about any issues and concerns.

Stacey Dessimore

So it's just making sure that they're readily available and that the information is flowing.

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

Thank you for that.