05.Jul.2010 Some Refuse to Become Assimilated
Wow, I am looking around today at what others are saying, and I found a comment thread I will show part of below (where the discussion starts about this site). It very much reminded me of “Hugh” when the one father, TJ, was discussing the injustices many face in court, not just fathers. The comment [...]
04.Jul.2010 Majority of High Conflict Custody Cases Have a History of Domestic Violence
Dr. Janet Johnson, cited sometimes by Glenn Sacks, teamed up with Dr. Peter Jaffe to debate Dr. William Bernet and Dr. Amy Baker on the merits of Dr. Bernet’s so-called “Parental Alienation Disorder” and it’s consideration by the DSM-V Committee at the recent Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) convention in Denver. (Remember, [...]
19.Jun.2010 This and That: Mother’s Day Vigil and a Dangerous Bill Needs Our Focus
From our friend Connie in California: Dear Friends, Here is an update on our activities. We will be sending alerts for legislative letters during the next week or two. Best, Connie 1. The Mother’s Day vigil at the White House on May 9, 2010 was very successful! It was inspiring to see so many mothers [...]
13.Jun.2010 Who hurt the baby?
From USA Today: By Liz Szabo, USA TODAY A new study paints a heartbreaking portrait of babies who die from child abuse — and suggests new ways to protect children. More than half of the babies and toddlers showed signs of previous abuse, according to a study of 72 deaths of children under age 2, [...]
08.Jun.2010 A Last Look: Silent Vigil at the White House on Mother’s Day
I found a couple more pictures I took…so here’s a last look at the very powerful event! More pictures from the vigil at the White House here and here.
31.May.2010 Termination of Parental Rights
Okay…my major problem with this: when parents mothers try and protect children from an abuser, they are the ones that are punished and they lose their children, while the abuser will often score sole custody. Some mothers have their parental rights terminated because they tried to protect their children. Termination of Parental Rights When families [...]
29.May.2010 Parenting Practices and Domestic Violence
Continuing on with the reality… Parenting Practices and Violence, Domestic Violence The existing social science literature on the parenting behaviors of both perpetrators and victims of domestic violence is growing but limited. This entry discusses such literature, the assessment of the impact and the risk of domestic violence on children, and interventions. Parenting by Perpetrators [...]
04.May.2010 Only Days Away Now: Join Us at the White House for the Mother’s Day Vigil
The countdown is on…I am getting ready to go as I post. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2010 Contacts: Connie Valentine 916-233-8381 Kathleen Russell 415-250-1180 MOTHERS OF LOST CHILDREN TO GATHER FOR WHITE HOUSE VIGIL ON MOTHERS DAY 12 Noon Press Conference with Grieving Moms from Across America Mothers from across America who have lost [...]
17.Apr.2010 The Myth of Epidemic False Allegations
In “The Myth of Epidemic False Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Divorce Cases,” Merrilyn McDonald examines the prevalence of false allegations, the timing of allegations, and why abused children act like they do. Here is the introduction: It is commonly believed that false allegations of sexual abuse in the context of divorce are epidemic, that [...]
14.Mar.2010 The Search for Common Sense Continues in the Maryland House Judiciary Committee
From The Washington Post: Maryland’s roadblock to helping victims of abuse By Eileen King Silver Spring Sunday, March 14, 2010; C05 The Maryland House Judiciary Committee has a reputation for being not only a place where good bills go to die but also where witnesses can expect little sympathy for having suffered from violent or [...]
10.Mar.2010 Illinois Mom’s Lawsuit Blames Police for Sons’ Deaths
From JG-TC: A central Illinois woman is seeking $10 million in a lawsuit that accuses police of waiting too long to start looking for her two sons after they were taken by their father last year. Nine-year-old Duncan Leichtenberg and his 7-year-old brother, Jack, of LeRoy were found dead in late March. They were killed [...]
