EPISODE · Sep 29, 2022 · 32 MIN
When judges dismiss claims of domestic abuse, children can pay the ultimate price
from Civic · host Sylvie Sturm, Liana Wilcox
The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides confidential assistance to anyone affected by domestic violence through a live chat at TheHotline.org, a free 24-hour hotline at 800-799-7233 and by texting "START" to 88788.The National Dating Abuse Helpline, can be reached at 1-866-331-9474, by texting "LOVEIS" to 22522, or through live chat at LoveIsRespect.org.More information about Pierce's Pledge can be found at PiercesPledge.org
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Family court judges sometimes decide that domestic abuse claims are not credible. But making the wrong call can end with children paying the ultimate price. Studies have shown in 20 to 30% of cases of domestic homicide, there are no prior physical acts of violence until the murder. This is the second episode in a series about the way family courts adjudicate cases that involve a form of domestic abuse known as coercive control, and the advocates and lawmakers who are trying to help victims and their children.
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When judges dismiss claims of domestic abuse, children can pay the ultimate price
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