Season 1 Episode 29: Family Courts Are Failing the “Best Interests” of Adult and Child Abuse Survivors: An Interview with Joan Meier

Family courts’ decisions related to domestic violence and child abuse have tremendous impact on the lives of adult and child survivors. These decisions are suppose to serve the “best interests” of the children in these families. Yet, as research indicates, reports of domestic violence and child abuse are more likely to be disbelieved than believed by family courts.

In this episode, David and Ruth speak to Joan Meier, an internationally renowned author, researcher, and attorney, about about her years of experience with family court and abuse and her recent groundbreaking research study on U.S. family court decisions related to abuse allegations. 

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