Most countries recognize a parent's right to children, called visitation, residence, or contact.
The United States recognizes that parents have a constitutional right to their children (See Troxel v. Granville).
[2][3][4][5][8][7] The purpose of supervised visitation is to provide a safe and neutral environment for children to have a relationship with parents, and is often used in high conflict situations.
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.