Rights of Women and Children in Abusive Situations (Part I)--Guest Meg Groff

"Injustice was a terrible thing, and you were obligated to do something about it when you saw it."  Meg Groff, author, attorney, advocate,  activist What makes an activist? In this episode of On The Ground, you will hear from attorney and activist Meg Groff, author of Not If I Can Help It: A Family Lawyer's Battles for Justice for Victims of Domestic Violence and the Poor. Meg shares her inspiring journey to becoming a leading advocate for change in family law. She emphasizes the importance of individual action and collaboration in addressing systemic injustices faced by victims. Tune in as we delve into her experiences, insights on the legal system, and the ongoing efforts to implement Caden's Law, which prioritizes child safety in custody cases. During our conversation, Meg discusses the systemic issues she has encountered in family courts, where judges often lack the necessary understanding of domestic violence dynamics. She emphasizes the need for laws that prioritize children's safety over outdated notions of shared custody. Her advocacy for Caden's Law, which aims to ensure that child safety is the primary consideration in custody cases, is a focal point of her efforts.  Meg Groffhttps://www.meggroff.com Caden's Lawhttps://www.cadenslaw.org Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violencehttps://www.pcadv.org Positive Deviancehttps://www.positivedeviance.org Not If I Can Help Ithttps://www.notificanhelpit.com