Alaska Request for Court Sponsored Parenting Plan Dispute Resolution (RAPPER) is a process that assists parents in resolving disagreements related to their co-parenting plan. It is available to parents whose children are subject to a court-approved parenting plan, and who are not able to find a resolution through their own efforts. Through this process, parents can access professional help from a trained facilitator or mediator, as well as other resources to help them reach an agreement. The types of Alaska Request for Court Sponsored Parenting Plan Dispute Resolution include: • FamilMediationio— – A process facilitated by a neutral third party mediator, who assists the parents in reaching an agreement on parenting issues without taking sides. • ParentinCoordinationio— – A process facilitated by a mental health professional, who helps the parents resolve parenting issues and encourages communication between them. • ParentinEducationio— – A non-adversarial process that helps parents learn more about parenting and how to effectively co-parent. • ParentinAssessmenten— – A process that evaluates the functioning of each parent, as well as their parenting skills, to help the court determine the best arrangement for the child. • Domestic ViolencAdvocacyac— – A process that helps victims of domestic violence find resources, safety planning, and assistance in developing a parenting plan.