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Links and Resources

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Steven Wolhandler, JD, MA, LPC who has two websites of interest:
Protection from narcissists, psychopaths and other users, abuser and manipulators https://emotionalpredators.com/ and
Steven combines his background as an attorney and as a psychotherapist to provide the best dispute resolution and effective counseling http://www.creativeresolutions.org/

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“Erasing Family” Documentary which includes some FACTS members.
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One Mom’s Battle  Divorcing a Narcissist with Tina Swithin
also, on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/onemomsbattle/
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I’m Finding My Voice
by a survivor of domestic violence and coercive control perpetrated by a narcissistic spouse
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Do It Yourself Family Law (on FaceBook)
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Here is the rehab directory website for domestic violence victims: Rehabs that Help Domestic Violence Victims

It was sent in by Public Relations Drug Rehab USA, whose mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse by helping Domestic Violence Victims locate proper treatment.

It says: “Governments worldwide have imposed lockdowns to contain the coronavirus, but those same restrictions have increased the risks associated with domestic violence, especially for women, children, and LGBTQ+ individuals.  Drug Rehab USA created a free Domestic Violence rehab directory that uses location technology to display addiction treatment centers that help with Domestic Violence.  The data in this directory comes from Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator by SAMSHA using the 2020 update information.  Feedback from user of their addiction treatment directory convinced us that we need to create a user friendly substance use disorder directory.”

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From one of our litigant members:

Here is a link to the “educate your judges” packets available from the One Mom’s Battle website.  They can be sent to your judge anonymously.  Scroll down to the bottom to see what’s included in the packet.  It’s a start, if the judge actually reads it.
https://www.onemomsbattle.com/educate-your-judge
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And another comment from her:
But, I think legislation is the only effective way judges will change their rulings.  Kyra’s Law was just introduced in NY.  Many of the organizations I follow are saying this is a big step in protecting women and children in Domestic violence related divorces.  It will put the children first and take a case by case approach. Here’s one of the many articles praising the bill and laying out some of the specifics of Kyra’s Law:
https://stopabusecampaign.org/2021/02/08/kyras-law-is-the-best-gift-for-children/
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Summer 2018 – Newsletter of the NOW Foundation Family Law Ad Hoc Advisory Committee
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Pinellas County Domestic Violence Task Force

Attorney Interview Questions

Battered Women’s Justice Project’s Criminal Justice Office 

California Protective Parents Association

Secret financial escape plan for domestic violence victims

Divorce Care

What CPS Can and Cannot Do

Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment & Appeals Project
Legal advocacy group that uses the courts to enforce accountability of abusive partners

Free Public Viewing of Case Information & Documents
In Palm Beach County, members of the public can access criminal, civil and traffic case records and can see document images online without having to create an account. This includes court dates, charges, sentences, complaints and parties involved from late 2008. Earlier years are on a case-by-case basis.

Florida BAR Foundation, Pro Bono Services

Florida Supreme Court

Florida Courts

Justice for Children
Advocates for abused children failed by family courts or Child Protective Services.

Leadership Council on Child Abuse & Interpersonal Violence
Provides information on abuse allegations in custody and visitation

Legal Momentum–Advancing Women’s Rights 
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Gender Bias Study reported that fathers who actively seek custody obtain either primary or joint physical custody in more than 70 percent of cases.

Liz Notes
Women’s legal and reference library on law, politics, motherhood and marriage.

Nonprofit Chamber of Palm Beach County
FACTs is a proud member of the Chamber.

NOW Foundation Family Law Resources
Resources of all kinds compiled by NOW Family Law Committee.

NOW’s Family Law Committee’s Newsletter

Parental Rights Class Action
Join a national suit to challenge injustices in family court.

Domestic Abuse and addiction

PTSD epidemic (which can include parents recovering from bruising court battles)

Addiction Group states: “Addiction Group is dedicated to help individuals suffering from substance abuse and prevent new cases through credible information and spreading awareness to as many as we can reach. Every fact-based piece of content is written by journalists or medical professionals. Also, we have no affiliations to any rehab centers, we aren’t sponsored, and we display no advertisements on our website. ”

Resource-FL Coalition Against DV Hotline 800-500-1119, Option #3- You can leave a message for an attorney who will call you back within 24 hours and you can ask questions. They can let you know what the laws are. They cannot represent anyone but can be a resource of direction. Many of the family court cases have DV issues throughout so, hopefully this can help!
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From Brian Mitchell, Director of Advocacy at the Nursing Home Abuse Center, https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/women/ in Winter Park Florida:  “Recent studies have demonstrated that women are more likely to experience some form of assault throughout life. The most common perpetrators of elder abuse are males that are close to the victim, most often a spouse or family member. It is also under-reported. The New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study found that only 1 in 24 cases of abuse is reported.”

Articles

Protecting Your Children in the Court System
A mother who spent a decade trying to protect her daughter from her abusive ex shares her advice

Domestic Violence (DV) by Proxy: Why Terrorist Tactics Employed by Batterers Are Not “PAS”
This article may help to inform others regarding the lack of legitimacy behind PAS, as well as this all too common tactic used by abusers on women and children.

Phone Numbers

The YWCA Harmony House, 561-640-0050
Support groups for survivors of domestic violence in WPB and North Palm Beach

24 hour domestic violence hotline , 561-640-9844 or 800-973-9922.

Victim’s Services, 561-833-7273
Several types of support groups at the WPB Courthouse for both women and children

Safety Net at Home Safe, 561-832-6185
Congress and 6th Ave South has individual therapy and support groups for adults and children

Florida Resource Center for Women and Children, 561-848-8383
Northern Palm Beach County support groups for survivors

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Families Against Court Travesties, Inc. (FACTS) focuses on issues concerning child custody and abuse of the family court system. Our vision is that the best interest of the child prevails in family court.

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PO Box 7322
Delray Beach FL 33482

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