Advocates for “Jennifers’ Law” — a proposed bill to expand the state’s definition of domestic violence that was inspired by two Connecticut women, Jennifer Farber Dulos, and Jennifer Magnano, who police say were killed by their spouses in 2019 and 2021, respectively — say they oppose removing the two women from its name. Last week, the bill was broadened into a wider domestic violence proposal … [Read more...]
Following Arrest and Judicial Conduct Committee Agreement, Nashua Judge Julie Introcaso Resigns
Circuit Court Judge Julie A. Introcaso, age 56, of Bedford, New Hampshire was arrested in February on several felony and misdemeanor charges surrounding allegations of falsifying physical evidence, tampering with public records or information, and unsworn falsification while acting with a purpose to deceive a public servant in the performance of his or her official function, according to a release … [Read more...]
Coercive Behavior Must Be Prioritized in Domestic Abuse Cases
Court of appeal judges in the UK have advised that the family courts should prioritize the issue of coercive and controlling behavior when considering disputes between parents in domestic abuse cases. New guidance for England and Wales welcomed but critics say it fails to address perpetuation of rape myths and the ‘contact at all costs’ approach. The judges said regarding coercive incidents that … [Read more...]
Divorce Courts in China are Not Safe Spaces for Women
Women's custody losses in divorce courts are truly an international issue. China is now being exposed as well, in this article from The Economist. Though the author's perspective is that this custody crisis for women is tied to the country's government structure, this isn't unique to China. Read more here. … [Read more...]
Allen v. Farrow: Child Sexual Abuse is the Final Frontier
CJE colleagues Joan Meier and Danielle Pollack demonstrate the the lack of change in how family courts treat women trying to protect their children from sexual abuse through the lens of the Allen v. Farrow case. The Allen v Farrow docuseries currently on HBO brings into focus the unsettling — but all too prevalent — problem of child sex abuse within families. While the film’s narrative about the … [Read more...]
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