T he term "torture" means any act by which severe pain or suffering , whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person for such purposes as obtaining from him or a third person information or a confession , punishing him for an act he or a third person has committed or is suspected of having committed, or intimidating or coercing him or a third person , or for any reason based on discrimination of any kind, when such pain or suffering is inflicted by or at the instigation of or with the consent or acquiescence of a public official or other person acting in an official capacity. It does not include pain or suffering arising only from, inherent in or incidental to lawful sanctions. Learn more Here! HOME

  Not sure where to begin or how to share your story safely while keeping your evidence secure? Need a place to securely upload your story and supporting evidence so human rights violations can be documented, preserved, and reported through established human rights frameworks. This effort is grounded in the Paris Principles and supports comprehensive monitoring, investigation, and documentation of abuses by domestic authorities. Documentation is guided by the Istanbul Protocol, alongside the treaty frameworks that bind the United States. Create an account and upload your story and evidence. Your submission helps us share what has happened to you and to others, including our child/ren in a way that is accurate, respectful, and meaningful. Your claims may be recorded and publicly showcased for the world to see through a human rights lens, and key information may also be included in a report submitted to the United Nations.         ...

  Speakers Josh Howerton, Mark Driscoll, and Graham Allen headline a Christian nationalist men’s conference set at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington. (TRR Graphic) A Christian men’s  conference , aiming to gather 20,000 fathers and sons at The Gorge Amphitheater in central Washington state in June, has a line up of speakers who have disparaged women and referred to them as their genitalia. The Father’s Day weekend Freedom Con is organized by Stronger Man Nation, a Christian nationalist group founded by Josh McPherson, pastor of Grace City Church in nearby Wenatchee. This year’s speakers include  Josh Howerton , who made  “ jokes” about sexually subservient women;  Ryan Visconti , who said wives are toxic unless they ’ re weaker than men, and  Graham Allen , who spoke of his mother as a  “ vagina. ” Perhaps the most controversial is  Mark Driscoll , who under the pseudonym William Wallace II, once  wrote  that God created women to be...

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This article explores why noncustodial mothers should be listening to podcasts hosted by other noncustodial mothers—and why these voices matter now more than ever. In the early 2000s, noncustodial mothers were rarely seen or heard. By 2008, after earning my degree, I skipped my graduation ceremony and instead focused on creating my first website for noncustodial mothers, Abused Swan. At the time, it was one of only three websites addressing family court issues. My children had been concealed from me, and becoming the first person in my family—and his—to earn a degree felt meaningless in the face of that loss. Even today, I continue to meet noncustodial mothers who had no idea what truly happens inside family court. If you do not know the issues exist or what to look for, you will never find them. That is why podcasts hosted by noncustodial mothers are so important. These women are speaking openly about their experiences and helping other parents find the courage to share their own stor...