Convention which requires the return of victims of international parental child abduction, the best measure is prevention. Types Supervised visitation has many forms, including one-on-one supervision, group supervision, neutral or monitored exchange, telephone or video monitoring, and therapeutic supervision. . One-on-one supervision is when a one parent and that parent's children are supervised alone, but some providers allow guest to also attend. Group supervision may include several parent-child groups in a larger areas, supervised by one or more monitors. Neutral or monitored exchange allows parents to pick up and drop off, or exchange the child for changes of possession, without direct contact with each other, minimizing conflict. Telephone or video monitoring has become more popular as people move around the world more, allowing for monitoring of telephone, videoconferencing, and other virtual visitation. Therapeutic supervision is conjoint parent-child therapy conducted by a licensed or certified mental health professional also trained to provide supervised visitation. This includes a student or intern in training for a post-graduate degree under the direct supervision of a licensed or certified mental health professional. Friends or family members may be ordered or agree to supervise, or be present during supervised visitations. Professional providers may also be used, depending on the court order. Records Most professional providers require intake forms or an application and maintain intake records. Privacy is of utmost concern, especially when there is a history of domestic violence. Many providers also document visits and maintain visit records. There is controversy over what, if any, records may be used in court. Worldwide Supervised visitation is growing worldwide to protect children from child abuse and child abduction. Supervised visitation bridges the gap between keeping the child safe and supporting the family relationship and parental rights. One constant, worldwide, is that supervised visitation has few legal guidelines as little legislation addresses it directly. However, many courts and state departments have set guidelines regarding supervised visitation. References External links Section 8236 of CPS Handbook authorizing supervised visitation (archived link, February 20, 2012) 1995 American Bar Association Child Custody Order (archived link, October 4, 2012) A Manual for Florida's Judges, Clearing House on Supervised Visitation (archived link, May 9, 2008) Child custody