Monica Christofferson

Monica Christofferson is a Director in the Office of National Initiatives at the Center for Justice Innovation. In this role, she oversees the Recovery and Reform and Community Justice portfolios and provides specialized assistance to jurisdictions on implementation and enhancement of treatment courts, diversion programs, systems change, and legal reforms. Ms. Christofferson has provided training and technical assistance nationally and internationally focused on alternatives to incarceration, problem-solving court programs, and person-centered practices in the court-based programs.

Prior to her work at the Center, Ms. Christofferson developed, implemented, and directed the specialized domestic violence docket in Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court. Ms. Christofferson has also worked as a crisis intervention specialist and independent living program manager. Ms. Christofferson received her B.A. in Political Science from John Carroll University and J.D. from Catholic University of American, Columbus School of Law.