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STATISTICS
58,000+ children are court-ordered into the custody of an abusive parent every year in the U.S.
In 50% of contested custody cases involving abuse, courts side with the alleged abuser.
Children in high-conflict custody battles are 2 to 3 times more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts.
At least 700 children have been killed by a parent or caregiver after courts ignored warnings of danger.
Family courts often lack training in domestic violence, trauma, and child psychology- leading to harmful custody decisions.
Nearly 1 in 3 children whose parents divorce are exposed to family court conflict that can cause long-term emotional trauma.
Over 70% of high-conflict custody cases involve allegations of domestic violence or abuse.
Courts sometimes prioritize "parental rights" over child safety, even when there is documented evidence of abuse.
Judges often rely on outdated or discredited theories like "parental alienation," which can result in unsafe custody decisions.
Child Protective Services and courts disagree on custody decisions in up to 35% of abuse cases, with courts often overriding CPS warnings.
In cases where mothers report abuse, they lose custody 28% of the time- even with evidence.
Children forced into reunification therapy with an abusive parent report symptoms of post-traumatic stress, fear, and regression.
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