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Convention Against Torture

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 #FunDAD #HighConflictCustody #Alienation #FamilyCourt #MentalHealth #NoncustodialMothers #MothersMatter #ForcedToFlee #NALA #DKFamilyCourtCoach #FamilyCourtTorture

Human Rights Data Drop

  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.         ...

Christian Men's Conference Features Men Who Disparage Women

  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 lineup 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  “ penis home...

Resources For Noncustodial Mothers

Get help with housing from  HUD The U.S. Department of Housing and Development, HUD, exists to help people in need to gain specific information about HUD assistance in your state. You can find a housing counselor to help you avoid foreclosure, learn about options for rent relief, view HUD houses for sale or locate a homeless shelter near you. Sell your diamond at  Worthy.com Provides a low-hassle way to rid yourself of your wedding ring or other rings. Send them your jewelry via FedEx and they will appraise the ring. They will then invite you to set a reserve price. Then they will clean and photograph your ring and place it for sale. Get help preparing your taxes through  VITA The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program can help. VITA provides free tax preparation assistance to people with household incomes under $58,000. Call 1-800-906-9887 for more information or click  this link  , enter your ZIP code, and read about where to go and what to e...

Silenced in Court, Heard on Air: Noncustodial Mothers and the Power of Podcasts

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...

Was or is custody being sold in your child custody case?

  Over the years, patterns in family court cases are becoming harder to ignore. Adult children are opening up, connections are being made, and parents are starting to ask important questions about how custody decisions were reached in their case and if custody was sold to the other party. If you’ve ever wondered whether your custody outcome truly reflected the facts of your case—or felt something wasn’t right—you’re not alone. These concerns can affect parents of any gender. This short, two‑minute assessment is designed to help you explore your experience and better understand what may have influenced your custody case or is currently influencing your custody case.  Click the link HERE! HOME #CustodySold #CustodyAssessment #HighConflictCustody #Alienation #FamilyCourt #MentalHealth #NoncustodialMothers #MothersMatter #ForcedToFlee #NALA #DKFamilyCourtCoach  

The Legislature’s 2026 Family Court Plan: Big Promises, Bigger Consequences

By DK, Family Court Trauma Coach Creator of Noncustodial Mother’s Day. A quiet shift is happening in family courts, and it's being led by a company named Maximus . These changes come on the heels of growing public pressure—especially from parents in Arizona—where conversations about reforming child support and custody enforcement started heating up in 2025. Since then, politicians in Arizona and other states have begun holding meetings on the matter. But what exactly is changing? And who is being left out of the conversation? What Maximus Is Planning Jeremy Toulouse, a representative of Maximus, says the company plans to modernize the child support system with a more “holistic” approach to family services. He acknowledges that the current system is often punitive toward noncustodial parents , especially fathers, citing examples like contempt proceedings and driver’s license suspensions. The Maximus website promotes ideas like empowering fathers , coparenting i...