The study says: 'Abusers used the participants’ children to stay in their lives (76%), intimidate them (72%), keep track of them (72%), harass them (71%), or frighten them (69%). Many also tried to turn the children against them (62%)'
The reality of co-parenting with an abuser.

Family court judges routinely order victims to pay half of the reunification/therapy/contact costs that occur due to an abuser's behaviour. Separated parents are viewed as 'in it together' - a family in need of repair.
This practice is unfair, harmful & archaic.
#FamilyCourt

And it’s a wrap! Finished recording with Gemma Newby our Radio 4 Analysis investigation into what happens when domestic abuse & parental alienation clash in the family courts. Listen next Mon 830pm BBC Radio 4, or after from wherever you get your podcasts!

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'The mother had done some research about the qualifications of X after (the) appointment by the court and had discovered that (X) was not regulated by either the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or the British Psychology Society (BSP).'
#FamilyCourt

It's published! Available from December routledge.com/Challenging-Pa…

Avoid raising action in the #FamilyCourts unless absolutely necessary. Cases can take twists & turns, unfairness & uncertainty exist, & the process can be emotionally & financially draining. Abusers want the fight, they enjoy it; it is an opportunity for them to exert control. 🙏

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#meditation #WriteYourStory Dr Joe Dispenza

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New research by Birchall and Choudhry

‘I was punished for telling the truth’:
how allegations of parental alienation are used
to silence, sideline and disempower survivors
of domestic abuse in family law proceedings

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“There are many things people do that are obnoxious or abusive; that doesn’t make it coercive control. It really has to do with the motive, which is to undermine someone’s identity and dignity — to bring them low,” said Stark.
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Finally, some good news for Domestic Abuse victims involved in family court proceedings. The parental alienation charade is coming to light. 🙏

Parental alienation is a legal tactic; a strategy, used by lawyers who defend abusive parents. Judges started out as lawyers. They should know all the tricks of the trade.
#PerpetratorTactics #FamilyLaw

'MEPs emphasise the protection of women and children from violence, and the best interests of the child, must take precedence over other criteria when establishing arrangements for custody and visitation rights.'

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