Despite there being no scientific evidence for it, "parental alienation" has been misused in our family courts to the extent that victims of domestic abuse are afraid to disclose abuse for fear of being accused of alienation. CJE colleague in the U.K., Baroness Arminka Helic, is doing a phenomenal job fighting efforts in her country to add "parental alienation" to the sweeping Domestic Abuse … [Read more...]
The Amendment Threatening to Derail the Domestic Abuse Bill (UK)
The domestic abuse bill currently before parliament is being watched very closely by domestic abuse support networks throughout the world. It is potentially landmark legislation that could help to alleviate some of the torment and suffering that predominantly women and children experience daily. Yet there is one proposed amendment that could undermine the positive aspects of the bill - the push to … [Read more...]