To provide a spectrum of counselling, assessment, and mediation, services to meet the individualized needs of the clients we serve within our community.

The Durham Family Court Clinic believes that:
• all people have the right to live in a safe, healthy, caring society, free from violence, discrimination, abuse, poverty and fear;
• dignity, uniqueness, diversity, and worth of each child, youth and family is paramount and we endeavour to ensure their potential for growth and change while building upon their strengths and potential community supports;
• best practices include a client-focused, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, community-based approach;
• personal growth and change is fostered through relationships which are characterized by honesty, trust, respect and care;
• we are committed to increasing public awareness about social problems as a means of addressing client needs and community safety;
• it is important to remain cognizant of the ever changing trends and expectations and we embrace the challenges with flexibility, commitment, and determination;
• it is vital that our personnel is socially aware and responsive and that they strive to provide relevant, innovative, and creative services while adhering to the highest professional standards and ethics;
• the organization’s delivery of high quality service hinges upon recruiting and retaining highly qualified personnel who are provided with an environment that is respectful, supportive to ongoing training and education, and that stimulates creativity and inspiration.