The following organizations and websites offer concrete, practical help (i.e., legal representation, intervention in case of child molestation) for parents and children caught in a legal nightmare.
PLEASE NOTE: I NO LONGER UPDATE THIS PAGE.
The list does not include governmental agencies nor organizations dealing strictly with domestic violence, but rather resources of those organizations or individuals involved with the legal aspects of helping abused children and their protective parents.
NOTE: Each of these websites lists many additional useful links.
Prevention, Response, and Healing for Domestic Abuse and Child Maltreatment
A support site provided by those that have been through the process
(Also look for the self-help page)
on Child Abuse and Interpersonal Violence
Battered Women, Abused Children, and Child Custody: “A National Crisis”
If your child was abducted—or might be abducted—to a Muslim or Arab country
Attorney and author of “Scared to Leave, Afraid To Stay”
Justice For All Women (NY)
Believing, Protecting, Saving
Intervening to protect and treat all victims of violence
Disclaimer: As a national organization, NOW does not offer individual help. However, some local chapters have been setting up court watches and, realizing that this is a women’s issue, offer other legal assistance programs.
Family and Apellate Law
(Robin has waged fierce battles on behalf of protective parents and their children)
Voice, advocacy, and support
- CAVNET.org
- Center for Judiciary Excellence
- National Association to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Children
- National Center for the Prosecution of Child Abuse
- Liz Notes
- ChildProtectionReform.com
- Mothers-of-Lost-Children
- Sanctuary for the Abused
- Domestic Violence Resources
- Supervised Visitation
A must read
- “Family Court Survival Guide” by Thomas D. Shanahan, P.C.