Litigants registered with us can be reimbursed for some expenses. Go to the Resource Committee for more details.
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Links and Resources
US Senate Report from the Special Committee on Aging, 2018
Americans Against Abusive Probate Guardianship, for guardianship education and prevention of abuse.
Jacob’s Journey is a 501(c)(3) approved organization created by Dana Butler, now deceased and carried on by those that loved her. Dana herself was a victim of Intimate Terrorism. Its mission is to engage with the community, legal system, law enforcement, and multiple organizations in a focus on ending Domestic Terrorism in a productive and socially beneficial manner focused on the Victim and children’s needs.Facebook: Jacob’s Journey and https://jacobsjourneyinc.com/
by a survivor of domestic violence and coercive control perpetrated by a narcissistic spouse
https://purple.com/blog/ptsd-
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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Newsletter of the NOW Foundation Family Law Advisory Committee
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Pinellas County Domestic Violence Task Force
Child Victims and Witness Support Material
Battered Women’s Justice Project’s Criminal Justice Office
California Protective Parents Association
Secret financial escape plan for domestic violence victims
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
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.
Download Free Forms, Documents, and Templates
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.
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. ”
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