About Chatham Diversion & Advocacy Programs

In 2018, Chatham County took steps to consolidate several programs providing court-related services into one department to ensure better overall coordination and support to the community. The programs cover such diverse areas as support for domestic violence/sexual assault and advocacy for child survivors, pretrial release, a safe place for family visitation, family treatment court, parenting education, school-based prevention services, and various resources/education for those involved in Chatham County's court diversion programs. 

Chatham County Diversion & Advocacy Programs Director, Renita Foxx hopes the community will understand that engagement with their office involves guidance, support, advocacy, education, and resource coordination. Some programs serve those already involved within the judicial system themselves, while others provide support for survivors and families in crisis. 

"We are aware of the importance of language and how certain words can hold stigma, negative connotation, and/or underlying bias," said Foxx. "Our staff are passionate and dedicated to each client/family, ensuring they learn how to advocate for themselves and navigate the challenges of life with greater confidence in their own capacity to succeed. "

Renita Foxx, MS, LCAS, LCMHC-S, CCS, NCC   

Chatham Diversion & Advocacy Programs Director                                         

Phone: (919) 642-1213     

Email: renita.foxx@chathamcountync.gov

Find Out More about These Services

To find out more about each program offered through Chatham County Diversion & Advocacy Programs, click on the links provided below.

Family Violence Services- Services for residents who are survivors of domestic violence and need support filing protection paperwork and safety planning.

Pre-Trial & Judicial Diversion Services- Services for residents involved with the judicial system who may be eligible for pre-trial release and judicial diversion programs.

Family Visitation Services- Allows supervised visits and monitored exchanges of children by and between parents in situations involving domestic violence.

Child Advocacy- Services and support for child survivors of abuse and classroom prevention programs.

Family Treatment Court- A collaborative effort among treatment providers, service agencies, the community, and families to provide timely access to substance use treatment for parents or guardians whose children are at risk due to dependency, abuse, and/or neglect.

Contact Information:  If residents are interested in more information on these programs, they can contact Chatham Diversion & Advocacy Programs at (919) 642-1213.