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11/18/2025

: November is Family Court Awareness Month

Repost from One Moms Battle:

When Project Justice USA opened a national survey to survivors, 2,072 people answered. Most were mothers who had escaped abuse — only to face new trauma inside family court. The Breaking the Silence report captures their stories and demands that we finally listen.

More information 👉projectjusticeusa.com

https://www.projectjusticeusa.com/full-survey-report-2025/

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This report would not have been possible without the courage of the 2,072 family court survivors who shared their experiences through this survey. Their willingness to break their silence and document these painful experiences represent an act of profound bravery aimed at protecting....

11/14/2025

We were honored to attend Tuesday's captivating conference and loved connecting with change makers from across the country who have been impacted by the broken family court system.

The survivor stories, legal perspectives, and empowerment to make a difference in family court deeply resonated with DCCI's mission, and we're more passionate than ever to make a better future for today's children!

11/10/2025

We hope to see you tomorrow!

For the first time, a major national conference exposes the widespread yet largely unrecognized epidemic of violence in our Family Courts.

Family Courts are notoriously secretive, like the Star Chamber in England, which was abolished four centuries ago. This secrecy has allowed for unchecked constitutional and human rights violations, which leading experts, advocates, and policymakers will attempt to examine and expose at this landmark national conference.

Join us at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., TOMORROW from 1-5 pm for this pivotal, eye-opening event!

For the first time, a major national conference exposes the widespread yet largely unrecognized epidemic of violence in our Family Courts.

11/05/2025

We proudly shine a light on sensitive topics to help family court judges and legal professionals make decisions that are truly in the best interest of children.

We offer training that includes exploration of child and adolescent mental health, including:

💚 Types of abuse children endure during the family court and reunification process
💚 The long-term impact of abuse ( domestic, emotional, financial, sexual, and coercive control) on children and adolescents
💚 Proper co-parenting communication and relationship strategies designed to lower conflict and improve outcomes for children and families
💚 The intricacies of high-conflict relationships and rulings, and current psycho-social trends and mental health buzzwords relevant in court proceedings

Learn more 👉 dcchildrensinstitute.org

https://dcchildrensinstitute.org/our-work/

At DCCI, our primary objective is to provide D.C., Maryland, and Virginia families, and the courts, with solutions-based alternatives to the judicial system that focus on improving mental health and relationships for children, parents and caregivers.

10/31/2025

While today is all about tricks and treats, there's one thing that genuinely strikes fear into our hearts: Parents who do not or cannot put their children's needs first.

Negative parenting styles can cause harm to your child's well-being and mental health. Here's what to know.

10/23/2025

The British government has made a landmark change to law that prioritizes the well-being of children in family court cases, and our country should take note!

Family court law will be changed so it is no longer based on the presumption that contact with both parents is usually in a child's best interest.

Learn more about the change and the campaign led by Claire Throssell, whose sons Jack, 12, and Paul, nine, were killed by their father in a house fire he started 11 years ago this week.

It is not known when the law will change, but the move has been welcomed by domestic abuse charities.

10/17/2025

Coercive control is not an issue limited to America's family courts:

Spain’s government recently proposed a new law on gender-based violence making it a separate crime when an abuser hurts someone close to their victim — like a child, parent or pet — in order to cause the victim more pain.

"These measures aim to ... once again put Spain at the forefront of policies promoting real equality," Equality Minister Ana Redondo told reporters.

Learn more, via MSN.

MADRID (Reuters) -Spain’s government on Tuesday proposed a new law on gender-based violence making it a separate crime when an abuser hurts someone close to their victim — like a child, parent or pet — in order to cause the victim more pain. A draft bill seeks to codify so-called "vicarious", ...

10/14/2025

In court cases, the judge serves as an impartial overseer who ensures that legal proceedings are conducted fairly, justly, and in accordance with the law.

When their decision-making can no longer be trusted as "Impartial," everything is at risk. Especially in family court.

"We have to know as lawyers and as litigants, people in the courtroom, that that judge, male or female, young or old, it doesn't really matter, is above reproach, and doesn't have a stake in the case, doesn't care who wins -- just wants to follow the law and do the right thing..." says Fulton County Assistant DA.

Get the scoop on a Georgia judge who could be removed after numerous violations.

The Judicial Qualifications Commission has recommended the removal of Fulton County Judge Shermela Williams, citing multiple violations.

10/09/2025

💚 Mental Illness Awareness Week is here! This year’s theme is Community: Supporting Mental Well-Being Together.

As families and communities, we’re all stronger when we lift each other up. Learn more + take action:

October 6-12 is Mental Illness Awareness Week, and we're excited to celebrate! We'll also be honoring World Mental Health Day on October 10. This year, NAMI's highlighting My Mental Health at Work - check out our resources and download graphics to share!

10/06/2025

At DCCI, we aim to make therapy accessible for all families, decreasing the cost without affecting the services we offer.

A sliding scale creates a flexible payment model designed to lower the financial hurdles to support. Individuals or families pay the fee per session which is adjusted based on self-reported income.

This helps to ensure that monetary costs don’t stand in the way of accessing essential mental health services.

Looking for help navigating the family court process for the benefit of your children's well-being? Contact us today.

https://dcchildrensinstitute.org/our-work

10/03/2025

When a divorce and custody case drags on with numerous motions, it is easy to assume that this is a “high-conflict divorce.” However, this label may overlook litigation abuse dynamics, which can parallel coercive control behavior.

Sometimes, one party aims to dominate their ex-partner in any way they can. That person may try to use the court system—and those of us who work in tandem with the courts—to abuse their ex-partner. Litigation abuse allows someone with greater access to money to maintain power and control over their ex-partner into the post-separation period, through the courts.

Here's what need to know to truly act in the of children, via Psychology Today.

Learn how to distinguish between litigation abuse and high-conflict divorce. Shared decision-making is impossible when one party is determined to dominate the other.