Dutchess County, NY: Domestic violence report presented to Dutchess legislature

We know that there is a connection between the rise in domestic violence homicide in Dutchess County and their broken custody court system that has only served to encourage abusers and make mothers afraid to leave their abusers.  We need to put out this message as it could be an opportunity to have them focus on this problem.

http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2010/October/14/DCL_DomVio-14Oct10.html

Domestic violence report presented to Dutchess legislature

POUGHKEEPSIE – Two recent murders, tied to domestic violence, came as a sobering reminder to Dutchess County lawmakers about the seriousness of a problem that threatens the entire community.

County Legislature Chairman Robert Rolison asked a Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Domestic Violence to spend 45 days working on recommendations.  The committee presented its report at last night’s monthly legislative session.

It’s about saving human lives, said Committee Chairperson Leah Feldman.

“As you read through this report and consider our recommendations, please remember that we are asking for your support for services that human lives,” she said. “If the past few months in our county have taught us anything, it is the fatal, devastating and far-reaching effects that domestic violence is having on our community.”

Marjorie Smith, chief of the special victims’ bureau in the District Attorney’s office, presented three recommendations:

• Restore lost services, including those cut as part of the 2010 budget
• Consider the feasibility of GPS monitoring of convicted abusers
• Utilize ‘lethality assessment instruments’, to make sure that resources are directed at the proper cases.

Smith said economic challenges should not stand in the way of doing what must be done to deal with domestic violence.

“We fully recognize that this is a dire economic situation.  These recommendations that are contained in this report are not merely ‘feel good’ recommendations.”

Smith added, “The cost of the status quo is not acceptable.”

Rolison urged the legislature to listen to, then read, the report, and not rush into coming up with quick solutions. 

“As a matter of fact, this probably is going to take quite some time to do in a very comprehensive way, as this report has been put together in a very comprehensive way.  So I would again ask my colleagues to hold off on trying to maybe move things forward quicker than would probably be prudent.”

Rolison has asked legislator Ken Roman, a Town of Poughkeepsie police officer, and chair of the Public Safety Committee, to hold a series of workshops, to “go through the report comprehensively”.

Family Court Hell: American Mothers Political Party Show Today @ 5 pm CDT Call-in Number: (347) 205-9977

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Child Custody PSA - End Court Ordered Child Abuse

 

AMPP is a social movement seeking justice and accountability within the family court system which includes DHHS/CPS, psychologists and other so called experts.

We as mothers demand CITIZENSHIP and our Rights to our Children.

We demand that our children not be used as pawns by our abuser in a custody dispute.

We demand that Mothers and Children be equally protected against court ordered visitation with an abuser.

We demand that Mothers and Children be given the same rights, privileges and voice that the abuser gets in family courts!

We demand that our President take action now as can no longer afford to be silent and we won’t.

We demand the same "rights and freedoms" to which all humans are entitled.

Behind the closed doors of the dirty little secret of the family court system, thousands of women each year lose child custody to violent men who beat and abuse Mothers and Children.

Family courts are not family-friendly and betray the best interests of the child.

Until Mothers and Children's voices are heard we will never shut up, give up or go away!

This episode airs at 10/14/10 3:00PM PDT - 10/14/10 5:00PM CDT - 10/14/10 6:00PM EDT.

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Judicial Abuse

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Introduction

 

Judicial abuse occurs when the effects of law itself are damaging to the person access to justice. In the most severe forms, Judicial abuse often occurs involving the most vulnerable members of our world: Children.

For some time, judicial abuse has occurred across systems and mostly against mothers and children. Considering that it was not that long ago that both women and children were seen and not heard, just as things were improving it seemed as though humanity was finally valuing each and every prescious human life.

Out in the public, such things would and do cause enough outrage for a sense of "natural justice". Away from the public eye, these human rights atrocities occur almost unseen and unheard like a thief in the night.

Secrecy

 

There are laws that prevent survivors from speaking out about their experiences. Whilst it is "for the children", children are not allowed to speak about the proceedings either. The media have written too few articles on the family court. To bring the case to the media, participants must seek permission from the court itself or face imprisonment.

Controversially, fathers rights groups were allowed to heavily voice their stories of "no contact", "falsely accused of child abuse and domestic violence" and few were allowed to challenge that except in utilizing generalist terms and evidence based research. We are aware that most of these stories are not the case at all but are withheld by law to bring the public the truth.

Family Court

 

In the process of seeking more time with children and promoting what appears to be the most noble cause, has entrenched the rights of mothers and children in their ability to seek safety from violence.

Heads have been quoted in the media for stating that "family violence is our core business". The propaganda that is spread about the voices of children and their access to justice promotes the profitability in manufacturing child abuse and domestic violence. They can do something about it, but it is not within their best economical advantage to do so.

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Groups protest destruction of family court documents

Source Pacific Sun

by Jason Walsh

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While the Marin Family Court awaits the results of a state-ordered audit of its family law processes, local court watchdog groups gathered outside the Marin County Civic Center today to protest the court's destruction of child-custody files in autumn of 2009.

The shredding of the files—which contained such things as images of children's injuries, illustrations drawn by children, witness statements, police reports and more—were allegedly ordered by court administrator Kim Turner about three months after state Legislators, including Marin Senator Marc Leno, called for an audit of the Marin and Sacramento family courts. Court detractors have for years accused the Marin Family Court of bias and negligence.

"We are unaware of any other instance where top state court leadership has openly admitted to destroying evidence in the middle of a state investigation and ongoing litigation," said family law attorney Robin Yeamans.

An investigation conducted by the Administrative Office of the Court was called for by presiding Judge Terrence Boren in July after a court transcript revealed that a family law mediator had destroyed files on the order of her supervisors. Boren has said the move to destroy the files was done to preserve storage space and that the AOC had prior knowledge of the decision. The AOC ruled that the shredded documents were not official court documents but, rather, notes and reports prepared by child-custody mediators and other advocates.

The protesters at the Civic Center are calling for a criminal investigation into the matter.

"This document destruction strikes at the very heart of our Constitutional system of checks and balances," attorney and Marin Family Court critic Barbara Kauffman said. "Top members of our California court system have endangered children and undermined the due process rights of parents who are now forced to defend against child custody recommendations that were made by historically problematic court employees whose files have now conveniently been destroyed."

To counter the charges levied by today's demonstrators, Marin County Superior Court officials were on hand to answer questions and hand out information packets about family mediation services. Among the info on the fact sheets was:

"Family mediator working files are NOT official court records. There are no California laws or other rules that require trial courts to retain family mediator working files. In fact, the law is silent on these records because they are not considered official court documents."

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Posted by Louise L Mathews, a resident of the San Anselmo neighborhood, 10 hours ago

Does this mean the working mediation documents from the Flood Valley Flood Fee litigations and other civil cases which are handled in a mediator relationship can be destroyed?

Or is it just family court records that an be manipulated, edited, and destroyed?

What exactly warrants the term" official court record"?

ARTICLE SOURCE: "Family mediator working files are NOT official court records. There are no California laws or other rules that require trial courts to retain family mediator working files. In fact, the law is silent on these records because they are not considered official court documents."

Is destruction of family court documents "content-based"?

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Posted by anony, a resident of the San Anselmo neighborhood, 7 hours ago

If anyone out there honestly believes the Court ordered the destruction of enormous amounts of documents a month after an audit was launched in order to SAVE SPACE, then I've got a bridge you might be interested in.

I mean a spade is a spade. Clearly they were covering up wrongdoing, and whoever this Kim Turner is she belongs in jail. Why would you destroy things like kids' drawings? The only reason is if some of the children are expressing fear or apprehension about a parent and the courts chose to give that parent custody.

If the Leg thinks the courts have made some bad decisions, they must have a massive paper trail of notes that probably proves that they put kids with bad parents. This is disgusting.

The County had better explain why Kim Turner continues to be employed.

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Posted by jane, a resident of the Mill Valley neighborhood, 37 minutes ago

Thank you for covering this story. The destruction of important court papers has to stop and our courts must follow the laws to PROTECT innocent children. Family law courts need to protect innocent children and their families NOW. Are we living in a third world country?

Thank you for educating the people of Marin.

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THE ROTH SHOW: 2 HOUR SPECIAL REPORT ON OKLAHOMA JUSTICE

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Posted by AMPP

Nationally syndicated radio talk show, The Roth Show, is planning a hard hitting, 2 hour special broadcast featuring Susan Murphy Milano discussing her work with four families in Oklahoma who have not received justice for the murders of their loved ones.

Laurie Roth is the “Annie Oakley of the Airwaves” and dives in to controversial issues with her no holds barred attitude.  Her show presents topics ranging from the political and the presidency to social issues and celebrities.  She is on the air every day bringing her listeners the latest in a style that can’t be matched.

Susan Murphy Milano is Violent Relationship Strategist, Author and Consultant who has reviewed many cases of intimate partner homicide.

Susan Murphy-Milano is the author of “Defending Our Live,s” “Moving Out Moving On.” Her newest book, “Time’s Up” A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships, is available on-line and in bookstores. Susan hosts Intimate Partner Homicide Investigations (with Holly Hughes and Sheryl McCollum),The Susan Murphy Milano Show and Crime Wire.

She has recently combined forces with Sandra L. Brown,M.A. and the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction as a High Risk Case Review Specialist.  Her Website is www.susanmurphymilano.com

Dr. Laurie Roth

Dr. Roth has recognized the importance of the work done by Susan and her upcoming trip to Oklahoma to meet with the families, press, legislators and members of the grass roots organizations, The Eleventh Commandment and Justice for the Dead who extended the invitation to bring Susan directly to Oklahoma.

Sheila Deviney, Chanda Turner, Tom Horton and Landon “Hopper” Edwards, among several others, have all died under suspicious circumstances, their deaths wrongly ruled according to evidence, and their investigations totally mishandled by the authorities in charge.   The families have been given the run around by those in charge, and worse.  There is no justice for any of them.

Susan Murphy Milano

Susan Murphy Milano will be travelling for 10 days in Oklahoma with representatives and family members.  The Roth Show will be taking daily reports from Susan as she makes her appearances in and around Oklahoma. There is concern for Susan’s safety while in Oklahoma and Dr. Laurie Roth and her associates have committed themselves to helping  keep her safe while there.

Join Dr. Laurie Roth, Susan Murphy Milano and the Director of Northeast Intelligence Network, Doug Hagmann on Wednesday, October 13 at 3pm-5pm Pacific time, 6pm-8pm Eastern time.  To listen live or to the archives of the show, tune in at www.therothshow.com

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KS OZ OutLawZ: Women In The Wind- Ride For Domestic Violence GREAT Success!!

 

The Kansas Chapter OZ OutLawZ of 'Women in The Wind' --Did their 1st Ever Bike Run to raise Money for the Topeka KS Battered Women Task Force.

On October 9, 2010 'Women Empowered" Raised $3,500.00!!

This is more than ANY Private Organization has EVER raised for Domestic Violence in Topeka, KS.

I went to cover the event as a Domestic Violence event—What I saw and what I experienced was a love like no other.

(I even made some new friends along the way :-)..)

http://www.WitWoZOutLawZ.org
Rock on OZ OutLawZ!!

Kentucky Court Whore Judge Rice-Holderfield - FREEDOM OF SPEECH “Come Back With A Warrant”

 Judge Catherine Rice-Holderfield, You have your own blog

Kentucky Court Whore Judge Rice-Holderfield

Thursday, October 7, 2010

FREEDOM OF SPEECH

In case you forgot Judge Catherine Rice-Holderfield, we women got the right to vote and the constitution is not just for men or court whores like you.

We are on to the scam that you run in Kentucky and double dog dare you to jail Kimberly Harris or ANY of her supporters!

We do NOT negotiate with TERRORISTS of any breed....even lowly court whores as you!

You have disgraced the justice system, diminished the integrity of your office and have abused your power. But we are taking back the power today, we have blogged this story out to the outer regions of earth! People in Australia know about your abuses! COME AND GET US ALL!

WE are not afraid of you or your henchman, attorney Casey Hixson. Sue the internet...because this blog, and ALL the others are not going away...and neither are we.

Judge Catherine Rice Holderfield entered Case No. ...10-D-00184-001 Warren Circuit Court: CIR DIV IV FC TWO County: WARREN KY

On the EPO the Judge specifically ordered the cabinet of Child Protection and Permanency to do a complete investigation for delivery during the EPO hearing and all firearms to be confiscated upon service of this Emergency Protective Order.

EPO hearing set for June 7th, 1:00p.m. 2010 On this date the Judge reissued EPO (due to respondent not prepared with witness to move forward)and consolidated with case 00-D-00060-004.(Which I assume is the old divorce case of almost a decade ago)

On June 21st during the EPO hearing Judge Catherine Rice Holderfield interviewed in her chambers (Child Victim)(see attached letter to the Judge from child victim) Approximately 45min. later the Judge continued the hearing . Steve Coffey's attorney Casey Hixson called a Cabinet Worker Rachel Logan to the stand to testify as an Expert Witness. This Social Worker representing the Cabinet for Families and their Children testified she had already closed the investigation without

(1) viewing pictures of the Child's injury's she also testified she did not

(2) contact Police who responded to a 911 call. She testified she went to Greenwood High School where she claimed to have interviewed the Child however, child victim has never attended the High School. He was in Middle School (Drakes Creek Middle) She testified, child victim had been sexting, as if it were fact yet she did not disclose where she had gotten this information. Child victim did not have a cell phone how is this possible? She also testified as if fact that child victim received a nude photo of a girl on his cell phone, again child victim does not have a phone! She went on to talk about "some plan” he and his mom had come up with" yet she did not investigate or ask questions from myself or child victim to report what this plan may have been. Yet she supported there was a plan and the father whom," was the only person she interviewed during this open investigation", testified the plan was " for child victim to get his 14 year old girlfriend pregnant to get out of his Dad's home" When all actuality the plan was a safety plan, which I and school counselor Tracey Downing also did with child victim the numerous times he came to her office to report violence and fears concerning his father.

This is a common plan to incorporate what to do when you are in a violent situation or you fear violence. This is what I would have expected any Cabinet Worker to focus on while interviewing a child who is sharing fears and abuse, and threats of abuse especially with the history of Domestic Violence during the entire Divorce and Custody case years previous. Apparently this Rachel Logan did not investigate to see if there was such a history.(The Judge was very aware of the DV history) Rachel Logan further testified there was another open investigation in Oct. 2009 however, though she was not the Social Worker assigned to this case. She went on to testify the worker said ," child victim said, my Dad hit me in the face but, it did not hurt" Yet the report written by the School Counselor stated child victim was repeatedly slapped in the face and his cheek was swollen and bruised! Though Rachel Logan was permitted to speak freely in open court concerning her opinion and hear-say from another worker the Judge disregarded objections from opposing attorney yet when the Certified documents of the School's reports were asked to be brought into evidence the Judge would not allow them! Rachel Logan finally testified , "There were only two reports and only two open investigations regarding child victim." This was an absolute LIE and the Judge did not require any proof of the Cabinet.

The Cabinet did not provide the Court any written investigation of their findings. The testimony of Rachel Logan with her bias and opinion without sufficiently conducting an investigation by only meeting and talking with the abusive father and his layer was considered by this Judge as fact and did not protect or attempt to protect this Child. Rachel Logan because she did not do what the Judge ordered and because the Judge did not hold her accountable to do a REAL investigation clearly is an outrage and injustice for what was expected to be a hearing for an Emergency Protective Order to provide evidence to validate if abuse/violence were truly committed and if so how to further protect the person at risk of further danger? Rachel Logan and the Judge , the Abusive father along with his Lawyer who is a life-long-family friend of the Judge and their family's were more concerned about trying to focus on the nature of what could this child have been doing to get into trouble instead of the beatings from his angry out of control father! The Judge did GRANT The ORDER OF PROTECTION-(with a copy attached)

You will find the order states the above-named Respondent Steven Coffey be restrained from committing further acts of abuse of threats of abuse.

ADDITIONAL FINDINGS: For the Petitioner against the above named Respondent in that it was established, by a preponderance of the evidence, that an act(s) of domestic violence or ABUSE has occurred and may again occur!

With this established: Judge Catherine Rice Holderfield orders this DVO to expire in 30days! She attached a Treatment Referral Order for the Cabinet to open and investigate and /preventative plan for when DVO expires (1) The Cabinet did not do an investigation when she ordered it for the EPO YET she is entrusting the safety and life into their hands after evidence of abuse that the cabinet was in denial about happening already? What is her motive? Is she being influenced by her long-time family friend Casey Hixson( attorney for the abuser)

"Hand written on her orders : Father and son to get counseling (unspecified)" Then the Father is scratched out. It has just been adjudged and substantiated the father has committed abuse to child and she writes "Father and son to get counseling! " Is she going to do her job and rely on the voice of the child crying out about how frightened he is of this father and how horrible the abuse and threat of abuse is? Why did she not specify how the courts would make the abuser accountable to keep from further abuse?

Posted by DD at 4:48 PM

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