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On May 15, the discovery of the body of Cali Anderson sent shockwaves throughout Northern California, as people wondered how her father and stepmother kept her decaying body stuffed in a duffle bag for at least a week. News reports indicate Cali's backpack was found next to an animal cage in their bathroom, along with handcuffs. Her body was emaciated. Neighbors were unaware … [Read more...] about Could Judicial Oversight Have Prevented The Death of 5 Year Old Cali Anderson?

Children’s advocates say family courts unfairly favor fathers, even when they’re the abusers “It’s really the same story of the #metoo movement, just in a much more dire setting where children are at stake.” By Rebecca Addison @PghReporter At a custody hearing in Allegheny County on May 20, 2016, the 9-year-old boy at the center of the case took the stand and was asked a … [Read more...] about The Problem With Family Law Cases Alleging Abuse

I am a father of three wonderful children. My oldest child is my step child. I have been in his life since he was three years old. Our son has been in the court system since a young age. Before that, I felt we all had a amiable co parenting relationship. We had no choice in it when it changed. I won't go into it too much, but his dad kept bringing court motions. I've seen a lot … [Read more...] about Comments from Parents

A week ago, I spoke with Jaclyn Qirreh, an advocate of Protective Mothers of Solano County. She told me about one case in Solano County where the Child Protective Services was called by the child’s doctor for probable sexual abuse perpetrated by the father. The investigation was “inconclusive,” as many are, but not unfounded. The mother was accused of possibly, but not … [Read more...] about Danette Mitchell: Mothers seek chance to share concerns with county