The Rising Beyond Podcast

Ep 118: Behind the Curtain: Exposing the Failings of Family Court for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Sybil Cummin, MA, LPC, ACS Season 1 Episode 118

What is it going to take for there to be real systemic change? 

The state of our family court system for survivors of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse is horrific for so many families.  And recently some of the unethical and biased decisions made by judges has had the curtain pulled back and has made it into the media here in CO.  

This episode is a rant and some of my thoughts about everything that has been going on in our family court system as I supported those working with Rachel Pickrel Hawkins, the mom who was sent to jail for protecting her children.

And if you are feeling ignored or silenced because your case is not getting the support or attention that it deserves, I talk directly to you.

Link to articles about the case:
https://denvergazette.com/colorado-watch/reunification-therapy-colorado-child-abuse/article_96e08e26-66f4-11ef-b15c-ab5c4905bfc1.html

https://denvergazette.com/news/colorado-mother-avoids-jail-therapy-dispute/article_7db23428-716b-11ef-ac35-73da23496db5.html

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