Jan 3, 2019 | Campaigns, Custody Court Crisis, Feature, Trauma
Courts Must Learn Basics about Domestic Violence Four decades after domestic violence first became a public issue our courts still don’t understand the causes and effective responses to domestic violence. Attempting to resolve DV cases without fundamental DV knowledge...
Nov 27, 2017 | Custody Court Crisis, Feature, Trauma, Trauma: Prevention
It feels like we have been inundated with a variety of sex scandals that seemed to start with Harvey Weinstein. The responses vary depending on political or financial interests and ignorance about sexism and misogyny. I can understand how many people might seek to...
Nov 14, 2017 | Campaigns, Custody Court Crisis, Feature, Trauma, Trauma: Prevention
Protective mothers and the professionals who have sacrificed so much to support them have said for years that the flawed practices in family courts hurt the children. Most court officials have reacted defensively, often responding with victim-blaming approaches. Over...
Sep 5, 2017 | Campaigns, Custody Court Crisis, Feature
Today, there is a specialized body of scientific research from highly credible sources that can be used to recognize domestic violence and child abuse and to help courts respond in ways that provide children with their best chance for a full, safe and healthy life....
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Apr 26, 2017 | Campaigns, Custody Court Crisis, Feature, Trauma, Trauma: Consequences
Read Part 1 My last article explained why custody courts so frequently place children in jeopardy. Many of the standard practices developed in the 1970s at a time when no research about domestic violence was available continue to be common. Most of these outdated...
