NCJFC Warns family court judges NOT to accept claims of "parental alienation syndrome" and "parental alienation" in court because of it's use by Abusers to Get Child Custody Away from Their Victims.

The American Judges Association,

The National District Attorney's Association,

 Volume 16 Number 6 Parental Alienation Syndrome: What Professionals Need to Know Part 1 of 2  and

 Volume 16 Number 7 Parental Alienation Syndrome: What Professionals Need to Know Part 2 of 2

The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Rejects PAS ... have all debunked "PAS" and the latter has warned family court judges NOT to accept claims of "parental alienation syndrome" and "parental alienation" in court because of it's use by abusers to get child custody away from their victims.:

2009: A Judicial Guide to Child Safety in Custody Cases (pdf)

National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Family Violence Department

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C. [§3.3] A Word of Caution about Parental Alienation34

Under relevant evidentiary standards, the court should not accept testimony regarding parental alienation syndrome, or “PAS.” The theory positing the existence of PAS has been discredited by the scientific community.35 In Kumho Tire v. Carmichael, 526 U.S. 137 (1999), the Supreme Court ruled that even expert testimony based in the “soft sciences” must meet the standard set in the Daubert case.36 Daubert, in which the court re-examined the standard it had earlier articulated in the Frye37 case, requires application of a multi-factor test, including peer review, publication, testability, rate of error, and general acceptance. PAS does not pass this test. Any testimony that a party to a custody case suffers from the syndrome or “parental alienation” should therefore be ruled inadmissible and stricken from the evaluation report under both the standard established in Daubert and the earlier Frye standard.38

The discredited “diagnosis” of PAS (or an allegation of “parental alienation”), quite apart from its scientific invalidity, inappropriately asks the court to assume that the child’s behaviors and attitudes toward the parent who claims to be “alienated” have no grounding in reality. It also diverts attention away from the behaviors of the abusive parent, who may have directly influenced the child’s responses by acting in violent, disrespectful, intimidating, humiliating, or discrediting ways toward the child or the other parent.

The task for the court is to distinguish between situations in which the child is critical of one parent because they have been inappropriately manipulated by the other (taking care not to rely solely on subtle indications) , and situations in which the child has his or her own legitimate grounds for criticism or fear of a parent, which will likely be the case when that parent has perpetrated domestic violence. Those grounds do not become less legitimate because the abused parent shares them, and seeks to advocate for the child by voicing his or her concerns.

Their is a crisis in our Family Courts; Abusers are getting custody of Children

More information:

• [pdf] Integrating Problem-Solving Court Practices Into the Child Support ... pdf File Format: Quick View

• Child custody: http://www.mincava.umn.edu/categories/857

• Why Therapeutic Jurisprudence Must Be Eliminated From Our ...

• SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF PARENTAL ALIENATION SYNDROME

• Breaking the Silence; Children's Stories

• National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Rejects PAS ...

• What is Parental Alienation Syndrome

• Justice For Children

• Parental Alienation Syndrome Misused in Child Custody Cases

• Family Law Links: Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS)

• Parental Alienation Syndrome & Parental Alienation: Research Reviews

• Richard Gardner, Parental Alienation Syndrome, PAS, custody ...

• Their is a crisis in our Family Courts; Abusers are getting custody of Children

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Maternalism, What is Maternalism?

Maternalism
What is Maternalism?

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Are the voices of mothers who identify with the liberation of mothers and the rights of their children.

There was a past emergence of Maternalism in feminist history in the nineteenth century, however it is not consistent to today’s issues that continue to undermine her rights and values.

We believe that the act of giving birth has been extremely undervalued in today’s society much as a result of patriarchy but also due to the lack of representation of mothers voices in women’s rights organizations.

We note that the eight hour day was inclusive of workers rights, but failed to acknowledge the labor of mothers towards raising future generations. In the last twenty years, our rights have declined further with this acknowledgement as our children have grown to become the property of the state and men.

We have the right to work from home, have flexible hours so that our care and work is balanced to eight hour days.

We demand that employers provide the technology and opportunities to do so. We have the exclusive right to be prioritized to be the exclusive candidates that have existing or possible opportunities to do so.

We believe that joint parenting and shared parenting that is forced under the state of law upon dissolution of marriage undermines our rights to:

• Consent to the renamed marriage contract.
• Continue our natural primary care giving relationship with our children.
• Make decisions for the welfare of our children
• Obtain protection of family
• Freedom of movement
• Love our children without scrutiny of the deep bond we place with our children
• Raise our children
• Be appreciated for the lives we bore onto this earth.

Whilst the status of women has improved, the status of mothers has declined that our representation in the media of mothers is poor and discriminatory.
We believe that both forced and persuasive adoption is a degradation of women equivalent to prostitution and laws against this abdominal crime need to be enforced.

We believe that threats to take our children for objecting to medical practices that are harmful is an exploitation of mothers and undermines her ability to intuitively know what is best to raise her children as she has done hundreds of years prior to the introduction of medical treatment.

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FACEBOOK Cell Terrorist’s Are at it Again with their Woman Hate dribble

Right Wing Terrorism
Right wing terrorism is most notably known for their attacks on races, but other attacks seem to...

all our favorites below:

Answer: Well it wasn't Claudine, Randi James or petunia pig…[all of my alters-]

We are Eveywhere. We are ANONYMOMS.

Sleep well boys.  And Remember  We are ANONYMOMS. We are Eveywhere.

Mark Godbey Dossier 

 

Jim Framedfather

Domestic Violence Lobbyist kills her Husband....

An ironic tragedy that proves women are just as capable as men of committing such a horrible crime. When are people going to wake up to reality?She will probably claim he was abusing her and she was just protecting herself and get probation!Records show she is a lobbyist for an organization calle...

link:Full Article...

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Mick Karabegovic and Jack Frost like this.

Mark Godbey

Not good. Was it Randi James, Petunia Pig or Claudine that finally murdered her ex?

4 hours ago

Jim Framedfather

Neither Mark, this time anyways, this poor guy was only married to her for less than a week, guess once the honeymoon was over she didn't have much use for him...

4 hours ago

Mark Godbey

Black Widow Spiders do the same thing... lay the eggs then gone.

3 hours ago

Stuart Showalter

Not surprising since women commit more acts of DV than men do. Giving them a free pass continuously is just going to lead to more brazen acts like this.

3 hours ago

Mick Karabegovic

"Just as man?!" That guy (author of that article) is gotta be kidding me Jim;
http://digg.com/d31KTIU
And yes Stu you right; woman are committing crimes of DV permanently without exceptions and basically almost every single hour one or another way in private and they especially love to do it in public (Just if committed in public it calls; "disorderly conduct")

2 hours ago

Jim Framedfather

I'll follow this case and see if she gets probation or just a fine...

2 hours ago

Mick Karabegovic

Please keep me posted Jim, thanks bro.

about an hour ago

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LAST CHANCE TO ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE DSM-V: TELL ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH A SOCIOPATH

LAST CHANCE TO ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE DSM-V: TELL ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH A SOCIOPATH

FILED IN: ACTIVISM, AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, DSM-V, LOVEFRAUD, SOCIOPATHS, SPEAK OUT

Here is another great chance to add your voice to the DSM-V.  Please go to the link below before Wednesday night, March 3rd, and fill out the survey.

How do you know someone is a sociopath? Look at the characteristics here. Thanks for your participation in the survey.

Last chance to fill out the sociopath survey

Monday, 1 March 2010 @ 8:22pm • My Weblog

If you haven’t yet completed the Lovefraud survey about your experience with a sociopath, do it now. The survey will close the evening of Wednesday, March 3, 2010.

Lovefraud will submit the results to the American Psychiatric Association. The association is preparing the fifth edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM 5), which mental health professionals use to diagnose mental conditions. It includes a new definition of sociopaths/psychopaths.

Our survey asks you to rate how well the definition matches what you experienced in your involvement with a disordered person. We are seeking input from both men and women.

Hundreds of Lovefraud readers have responded. If you have already completed the survey, thank you. If you haven’t, please do it right away.

We will analyze the results and submit them to the American Psychiatric Association. We’ll also report them to you.

Go to the Lovefraud DSM 5 Survey.

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ATTENTION MARYLAND LEGISLATURE: SOMEONE NEEDS TO GET LAID

 ATTENTION MARYLAND LEGISLATURE: SOMEONE NEEDS TO GET LAID

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Hey, Luiz Simmons, John Edwards called….he wants his hair back!

The dialog is continuing on the shameful treatment of Amy Castillo during testimony with the Maryland House Judiciary Committee, in particular by batterer-lover Delegate Luiz Simmons.  Maybe it has been a while since Delegate Simmons has been laid, because he seems pretty preoccupied by it. He appears to relate sex to some kind of marital duties apparently, with him introducing a bill this session being haled by some as a bizarre “no sex = divorce” law.  We do know he loves to protect batterers:

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Luiz Simmons’ Abuser Expungement Bill (Updated)

Delegate Luiz Simmons (D-17), who is a trial attorney, has introduced a bill enabling accused domestic abusers to expunge their court records. No, folks, we are not making this up.

Citizens of Maryland, do you really want a pig like this representing you?  Do you want to have your daughter and grandchildren murdered because she couldn’t get a protective order against an abusive husband?   Call your delegate now, today, and express your outrage at what happened in the House Judiciary Committee, and let them know you won’t stand for pigs on theJudiciary Committee, or in the legislature at all.  Call House Judiciary ChairJoseph F. Vallario, Jr., (410) 841-3488, (301) 858-3488, and tell him you won’t stand for people stinking up the committee.

This is from today’s Washington Post:

Md. General Assembly owes victims of domestic violence better protection

Thursday, March 4, 2010

MARYLAND once again has the chance to do what every other state in the country does in affording protections to victims of domestic abuse. A proposal that would relax the rigid standards for obtaining protective orders is being debated in the General Assembly. Unfortunately, its prospects are not good. We hope, though, that lawmakers wake up to the reality that their refusal to put in place common-sense safeguards endangers lives and makes Maryland a national disgrace.

The House and Senate are considering bills that would change the standard of proof needed to grant a final protective order. The bills, H.B. 700 by Del. C. Sue Hecht (D-Frederick) and S.B. 823 by Sen. Jennie M. Forehand (D-Montgomery), would replace the current standard of “clear and convincing evidence” to a “preponderance of the evidence.” Maryland is the only state that uses this higher standard when victims — and generally they are women — seek orders to protect themselves from their alleged abusers. In all other civil matters, Maryland courts require only a preponderance of evidence.

Contrary to the fears of some opponents, this would not open up the floodgates to capricious decisions based on false charges. Judges would still be able to judge the credibility of any claim, but they would have more discretion in reaching a decision. Instead of being bound by there being no doubt about a petitioner being in danger, the court would be able to use the more reasonable standard of there being a good chance of danger.

We can’t help but wonder what the outcome might have been had this standard been available to the judge who denied the request for a protective order from Amy Castillo. Ms. Castillo’s three children were drowned by a father whose threats about killing the children were deemed insufficient for a protective order. Ms. Castillo evoked her tragedy last month as she testified for easier access to protective orders before the House Judiciary Committee, a body notoriously hostile to this and other reforms sought by advocates for victims of domestic violence.

The committee has scuttled similar bills in previous years, and judging by the reception it gave Ms. Castillo, chances don’t seem much improved this year. What else to make of the argument that no problem exists because only (their emphasis) 14 percent of protective orders are denied because the standard of proof isn’t met? That’s not much of a consolation for Ms. Castillo or the others who make up that 14 percent. As Ms. Castillo told the committee: “When you’re in fear of your life and for your children, and you make that move to step out and do something about it, and then you go to get a protective order, and you don’t get it, it’s just really devastating. . . . It’s like a discouragement to make a change in your life that needs to be made.”

Also see: Attention Maryland: You Have Some Pigs Loose in the Legislature

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Safe Home (Johnson County, KS)

 

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Dear Friends,

SAFEHOME offers a bi-weekly e-newsletter called The Scoop to keep friends up-to-date with success stories, events, volunteer opportunities and progress. Feel free to forward this information to other interested people.

Safe Home, Safe Streets

Last week, members of SAFEHOME's staff and Board of Directors traveled to Topeka for the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV) 7th Annual Safe Home, Safe Streets Legislative Day. Victims service programs from across the state had a chance to meet with their local Representatives to educate them about domestic violence programs in their districts and the important legislation related to helping better serve victims. State grants provide essential funding for emergency shelter and other life-saving services for victims and their families. Sustaining this funding will ensure core services continue to be available.

During the Safe Home, Safe Streets Reception, SAFEHOME was honored with the KCSDV Program of the Year for our BridgeSPAN healthcare advocacy program. BridgeSPAN provides 24-hour on-site advocacy to victims of domestic violence who seek services in five Johnson County hospitals, as well as training for healthcare staff on domestic violence screening and resources. Since the program began in 2003, SAFEHOME has seen a 75% increase in the number of victims served by the program. Recent program accomplishments include the development of a "SAFE PLACE" sign to let people know that hospitals are a safe place to receive help if they are being hurt, a weekly Healthy Relationship group for inpatients at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, and creation of a hospital-wide "Domestic Violence and the Workplace" survey.

KCSDV also honored Vincent Dean and Dean Development, Inc. as the Community-Based Ally of the Year. As a SAFEHOME volunteer, Vincent Dean was instrumental in the rehabilitation of our state-of-the-art facility. For ten months, Vincent contributed 30-60 hours a week to the renovation project. In addition to donating his services as General Contractor, his family could often be found on weekends doing manual labor at the facility. During this time, his company Dean Development Inc. was completely behind Vincent's work. His staff handled hundreds of related phone calls, provided space for numerous meetings, and even held several donation drives for SAFEHOME. Congratulations to Vincent Dean & Dean Development Inc. We truly appreciate all your dedication to SAFEHOME.

** Pictured above (L to R) accepting the Program of the Year award is BridgeSPAN Advocate Marianne Hamer, volunteer Helen LaValley, and Program Coordinator Kimberly Paul. Accepting the Community-Based Alley of the Year Award is Vincent Dean.

June Jubilee

Planning is underway for the 18th Annual June Jubilee. You won't want to miss SAFEHOME's signature fundraising event and a celebration of 30 years of saving lives. Join us Sunday, June 13th at the Doubletree Hotel Overland Park for a gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions, and entertainment. Long-time SAFEHOME supporters Congressman Dennis & Stephene Moore are serving as Honorary Chair Couple. The cost to attend is $125 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For sponsorship information, please contact Pam Mann at pmann@safehome-ks.org or 913-378-1516.

Auction items valued at $50 or more are currently being accepted. Great auction items include: themed gift baskets, gift certificates, bottles of wine, vacation packages, concert tickets, frequent flyer miles, jewelry, sports memorabilia, and electronics. Contact Susan Lebovitz at slebovitz@safehome-ks.org or 913-378-1518 if you have an item to donate.

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Great Food For A Great Cause

On Friday, February 26th you can support SAFEHOME and enjoy a fun evening as you dine at Gaslight Grill (5020 W. 137th, Leawood, KS) from 5 P.M. until closing time. If you bring in the attached flyer, Gaslight Grill will donate 12% of the profits from your meal to SAFEHOME.

Gaslight Grill features elegant food and wine in a comfortable atmosphere. Executive Chef Eddie Djilali brings you a contemporary American cuisine with a European flair. You can also enjoy live jazz music from 6:30 - 10:30 P.M. in their back room.

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It's About The Kids

Safety is something every child should be able to take for granted. However, an estimated 3 to 4 million children witness domestic violence annually. Children who witness family violence are often affected in ways similar to children who have been abused.

SAFEHOME helps children overcome negative effects of domestic violence through our Children's Program. The purpose of the Children's Program is to provide a safe and therapeutic environment where children and their mothers can heal from the violence they have experienced. The program includes art and play therapy, social activities to strengthen the parent/child relationship, and childcare with trained professionals. Services are available for both residential and non-residential clients.

Children are a large portion of the population we serve. Currently, 26 children are residing in SAFEHOME's shelter. If you can imagine having 10 children ages newborn to 3 years old living in your home, you can start to imagine the needs that we have. SAFEHOME needs baby monitors, potty chairs, pacifiers, and so much more. Check out today's Urgent Needs Wish List to learn about how you can help.

SAFEHOME Urgent Needs Wish List

These items are clients' most urgent needs. Donations or gift cards to purchase them are appreciated. If you are interested in donating any of these items, please contact us at 913-432-9300 to schedule a time to drop off your donation.

Baby Food (Stage 3 - fruits, vegetables, and meals)

Baby Spoons

Baby Shampoo, Lotion, & Wash

Orajel

Diaper Cream

Pacifiers (All Sizes)

Burp Cloths

Potty Chairs

Baby Carrier (Wearable)

Baby Monitors

Baby Bouncer Seat

Baby Swings

Crib Bumper and Mobile (For a boy)

Receiving Blankets

Infant Car Seat Cover

Boy Infant Clothing (12-18 months)

Night Light

Three-child Stroller

Gift Cards for Target and Wal-Mart to purchase these items

**Gift cards and gift card receipts can be mailed to SAFEHOME, P.O. Box 4563, Overland Park, KS, 66204.

Ongoing Wish List

Ways You Can Help SAFEHOME - Attend A Fundraiser To Support SAFEHOME

This Saturday, February 27th from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., Whole Life Chiropractic (11604 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park) will be offering $20 initial screening visits for new customers with proceeds benefiting SAFEHOME. Attendees are asked to bring items on the SAFEHOME Wish List, bid on silent auction items, and attend educational sessions. To schedule an appointment or for more information, contact Raeann at 913-696-1500.

For more information on SAFEHOME, events, and services, please visit us online at www.safehome-ks.org .

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Colorado judge orders American mom to return child to father in France WTF?

 

Where's the pro-America crowd who backed Goldman on his case? Why is an American judge so eager to sell out an American mother? Maybe, it's because it's a mom? Mom claims she was coerced into the custody agreement and that Dad was physically and emotionally abusive. She also fears for the boy's safety.

http://www.chieftain.com/articles/2010/03/03/news/local/doc4b8ded67c4c75196644682.txt

Published: March 03, 2010 12:06 am

Judge orders woman to return child to France

Father invoked a treaty on child abduction in seeking court order.

DENVER — A judge, acting in an international child abduction case, has ordered a Pueblo mother to return her 7 1/2-year-old son to his father in France.

   The mother, Amanda Minarik, had refused to return the boy to Paris on Jan. 3, as scheduled at the end of a visit during Christmastime.

   The father, Francois Salinier, invoked a treaty on child abduction to seek a court order compelling Minarik to return the boy. A 2006 child custody agreement specifies the boy is to live with his father in France.

   Chief U.S. District Judge Wiley Daniel, in a 21-page decision on Monday, ordered Minarik to return the boy no later than Sunday.

   In three days of court hearings last week, Minarik's attorney, Joseph Antolinez, assured the judge that she would comply, if that turned out to be Daniel's decision.    The treaty requires children who have been removed from their lawful custody to be returned unless there is good reason to the contrary.

   The judge rejected Minarik's contention that her son would be subject to a grave risk of physical or psychological harm by being returned to Paris. Daniel also rejected her contention that her ex-husband coerced her into the custody agreement.

   Minarik and Salinier lived in Pueblo and Colorado Springs after the their son was born in 2002, but they moved to France in mid-2004. She moved back to Pueblo in early 2006 and they were divorced in France.

   The judge said he was unable to determine whether either Minarik or Salinier was telling the truth about her claims, which Salinier denied, that he physically and emotionally abused her.

   In her testimony last week, Minarik conceded she thinks he is the boy's father. In a Jan. 3 e-mail to Salinier, she said he might not be the father.

   Daniel stated the boy testified he would prefer to live in France with his half-sister, an 11-year-old daughter of Minarik, from an earlier relationship. The daughter lives in Pueblo with her mother. She is not part of the custody case.

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