The aim of this report is to examine the ways in which family courts in different world regions refer to parental alienation, or similar concepts, in custody cases and how this may lead to double victimisation of victims of domestic violence of abuse. It also aims to document the many ways in which family courts ignore the history and existence of domestic and family violence and abuse in the context of custody cases, as well as their grave consequences on mothers and their children. It hopes to draw attention to the scale and manifestation in many countries, spanning all regions of the World. The report will also offer recommendations for States and other stakeholders to address the situation.
Inputs should be sent by e-mail by 15 December 2022
hrc-sr-vaw@un.org
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