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Child Custody and Domestic Violence: A Call for Safety and Accountability
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In this paper, a framework for action by courts and communities to recognize the plight of abused victims and their children after separation is proposed. But, it does not address the issue of domestic violence in child custody cases.Abstract:
Why Domestic Violence is Relevant in Child Custody Disputes Assessing Safety and Responsibility in Child Custody Disputes Changing Legislation and Legal Practice to Recognize Domestic Violence in Child Custody Proceedings From Theory to Practice: The Varying Responses of the Court System to Domestic Violence in Child Custody Cases A Framework for Action by Courts and Communities to Recognize the Plight of Abused Victims and Their Children After Separationread more
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