American Mother's Political Party Hosts Freedom of Speech Rally at the Michigan State Capitol on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Organizers point out that domestic violence is a terrible epidemic that affects millions of women regardless of social class, economic status, level of education, ethnicity or race. But what is not well known - and outrageous, they say - is that on top of the abuse they have suffered at home, many of these women are also victimized by the family court system.
Despite some new protections patched into family law for victims of violence against women, the family law and family court system remain a flawed and risky venue for victims of family violence. It's especially risky for victims who present claims of violence and abuse in family court without any criminal case documents to back up those claims, organizers said.
Organizers point out that domestic violence is a terrible epidemic that affects millions of women regardless of social class, economic status, level of education, ethnicity or race. But what is not well known - and outrageous, they say - is that on top of the abuse they have suffered at home, many of these women are also victimized by the family court system.
Despite some new protections patched into family law for victims of violence against women, the family law and family court system remain a flawed and risky venue for victims of family violence. It's especially risky for victims who present claims of violence and abuse in family court without any criminal case documents to back up those claims, organizers said.
The structure and powers of the family court system are radically different from the criminal system, they added. By understanding these differences, victims and advocates can minimize the risks of family court, and get the best of each system to work for them.
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