When parents split up, joint custody may be ideal. But in cases of abuse, shared custody can be deadly. Throughout several custody hearings for seven-year-old Kayden Mancuso, her mother, Kathryn Sherlock repeatedly warned Pennsylvania Judge Jeffrey Trauger of the extensive history of violence by Kayden’s father, Jeffrey Mancuso. Kayden’s principal and teacher also provided testimony. Despite … [Read more...]
Mother of Young Boy Murdered by Father Advocates for ‘Piqui’s Law’
Aramazd Andressian Jr., known as Piqui, was smothered to death by his father after a trip to Disneyland in 2017. Now, five years later, his mother is now making sure the state protects children caught in a similar situation. "The fact is victims and their children may be in greater danger during separation," said California State Senator, Susan Rubio. In the U.S., 851 children have been … [Read more...]
CA Committee Launches Year-Long Review of Commission on Judicial Performance
[Calif.] The Committee to Review the Operations and Structure of the Commission on Judicial Performance has less than a year to report recommendations that could change how California disciplines judges. “This is as good as we’ve ever felt coming out of a public hearing,” Kathleen Russell, executive director of the Center for Judicial Excellence, said after the committee’s meeting. “We feel good … [Read more...]
The Importance of Treating Women Respectfully
Essay by Barry Goldstein I grew up in a sexist country as a typical sexist guy, not particularly more or less sexist than most boys and men. I benefited from my male privilege even while being oblivious to the unearned benefits it brought. I might have remained ignorant had I not agreed to serve on the board of a battered women’s shelter in Westchester County, New York. One of my best decisions … [Read more...]
‘I have to fight for him’: Florida Mom Who Lost Son Pushes for Law to Remove Children from Threatening Parent
Protective mother Alison Kessler shares on MSNBC the tragic loss of her son Greyson, who was murdered by his father. She & Florida State Representative Michael Greico are working to pass Greyson's Law in Florida to prevent this tragedy from happening to other children. Greyson is one of the 810 children murdered by a divorcing parent in our national database, which was mentioned in this … [Read more...]