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Welcome to America THIS ISN’T “LAND OF THE FREE”. You have no right to life, liberty, & the pursuit of happiness. We take your children away & give them to an abuser, & we imprison you for trying to save them.I am not proud to be an American anymore.


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PRESS RELEASE
May 11,2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Irene Weiser
actnow@stopfamiilyviolence.org

MOTHERS FILE INTERNATIONAL COMPLAINT AGAINST UNITED STATES

Mother’s day complaint claims United States courts violate children’s and mothers’ human rights.

NEW YORK On May 11, just before Mother’s Day weekend, ten mothers, one victimized child, now an adult, and leading national and state organizations filed a complaint against the United States with the Inter American Commission on Human Rights. The case claims that U.S. courts, by frequently awarding child custody to abusers and child molesters, has failed to protect the life, liberties, security and other human rights of abused mothers and their children.

“For more than 30 years U.S. judges have given custody or unsupervised visitation of children to abusers and molesters putting the children directly at risk,” says Dianne Post, an international attorney who authored the petition. “These horrendous human rights violations have been brought to the attention of family court systems, and state and federal governments, to no avail. We turn now to international courts to protect the rights and safety of US children.”

The complaint details several cases with documented medical evidence of child sexual abuse, yet in each instance the abusing father was given full custody of the children he abused. Several of the mothers were jailed by the courts because of their persistent efforts to protect their children from abuse, several were ordered not to speak of the abuse and not to report abuse to authorities. Every mother was denied contact with her child for some period of time though none was ever proven to have harmed them.

"My life was completely shattered apart on that day and my childhood was destroyed," said Jeff Hoverson, the adult child petitioner, about the day a family court judge ordered sheriff deputies to deliver him into the custody of his abuser. "It was as if I was just kidnapped. I was torn from everything I knew....I was made into a possession rather than a child." Hoverson endured years of trauma and fear living in his father's home before escaping and returning to his mother at age 17. He is haunted by years of feeling helpless to prevent his father's night-time visits to his sisters’ bedrooms.

“The cases in this petition represent the proverbial tip of the iceberg,” says Irene Weiser, executive director of the national online organization Stop Family Violence. “We are contacted by an average of three protective mothers each week who have lost custody to child abusing fathers. This is a nationwide crisis of enormous proportion.”

“The lives of thousands of children and mothers have been irreparably harmed by family courts across our nation,” says Joyanna Silberg, Ph.D., executive vice-president of The Leadership Council on Child Abuse and Interpersonal Violence, another national organizations supporting the petition. “The years of trauma and psychological abuse because of the courts’ failings result in lasting emotional damage to the children they are supposed to protect.”

Studies of gender bias in the courts, conducted in the 1980’s and 90’s, found disturbing trends of courts minimizing or excusing men’s violence against women, and favoring the abusers. In 1990 the United States Congress passed a resolution recommending the prohibition of giving joint or sole custody to abusers. Seventeen years later, the practice continues unabated. Ten years ago today, leading national organizations were joined by members of Congress in a protest in Washington D.C. to again raise awareness about the problems in family courts. Today, petitioners say, the problem is systemic and widespread in family law courts across the nation.

The petition seeks a finding from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights that the U.S. has violated the Declaration of the Rights and Responsibilities of Man and the Charter of the Organization of American States and a statement of the steps that the U.S. must take to comply with its human rights obligations in regards to battered women and children in child custody cases.

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights was created in 1959 and is expressly authorized to examine allegations of human rights violations by members of the Organization of American States, which include the United States. It also carries out on-site visits to observe the general human rights situations in all 35 member states of the Organization of American States and to investigate specific allegations of violations of Inter-American human rights treaties. Its charge is to promote the observance and the defense of human rights in the Americas.

Dianne Post, a 1980 graduate of the University of Wisconsin law school, has worked on issues of gender based violence since 1976. In addition to private practice and legal aid, she has taught legal classes and been a consultant working or living in Russia, Cambodia, Hungary and some dozen other countries. She is currently in Vladivostok, Russia.

Additional national organizations supporting the international lawsuit include: National Organization for Women and the NOW Foundation, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Justice For Children, National Family Court Watch Project, Legal Momentum, Family Violence Prevention Fund, National Alliance to End Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence Report, Sidran Traumatic Stress Institute, and the National Center on Sexual and Domestic Violence. The petition is supported by many state organizations as well.

In December 2005, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a petition against the United States with the Inter American Commission on Human Rights for their failure to protect Jessica Gonzales’ three children from their abusive father, who murdered them. Their petition, the first of its kind, asserted that domestic violence victims have the right to be protected by the state from the violent acts of their abusers.

View the video, review the petition, and read the shocking stories of what is happening in our nation's family courts at http://www.StopFamilyViolence.org/468
****************************************************************************** MOTHERS DAY MAY 7, 2003 but for many without our children OUR OPINION

OPINION FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION

by UNITED FOR JUSTICE

280 West Sierra Madre Boulevard,#244

Sierra Madre, California 91024

CONTACT: Idelle Clarke (626) 836-9265

On Mothers Day, families will celebrate and give thanks to the women who gave birth to them and influenced their lives. For many it will mean toddlers crawling into bed with a bouquet of flowers, heartfelt gifts wrapped by tiny hands, maybe brunch with family. It's a day made for hugs . But for many mothers throughout our nation, it will be a particularly sad and difficult day -a day when hugs won't happen and the feelings of searing loss may be unbearable. Some of us won't share this day with our children - one of our daughters was killed by her dad this year, another may not see, write, or call her mom, nor may her mom come within 100 yards of her daughter. Another’s 5 year old has no mom. His dad killed her and then himself.

Motherhood has become an all too unimaginable nightmare for some as more and more moms unsuccessfully seek simple safety and justice for their children - but end up losing custody because of these efforts. They are not just threatened by perpetrators of abuse but labeled "emotionally unstable", "vindictive" and "parents who alienate their children" by custody evaluators and judges for having the courage to insist upon protection for their children. Worse, in closed-door, unexamined , often ex-parte proceedings, many of those judges , confident that they are above the law, chillingly rip terrified, pleading children away from protective mothers - granting full custody to the abuser! Figures from the American Judges Foundation support this atrocious state of affairs !

It's ironic but while there is heightened awareness these days about sexual molestation by outside predators-priests or strangers , a man who molests a neighbor’s child is likely to get a jail sentence, but if he molests his own child, he is likely to gain custody !

We are not talking about some foreign land without a Constitution. This is happening right here in America - from California and Washington to Illinois ,Wisconsin, the east coast and in between. Every day women are putting their lives on the line to try and protect the children they love and are legally obligated to protect. And every day women are spending life savings, losing hard won careers and going bankrupt from legal fees, sanctions and fines imposed as they try and hold on to the right to raise their own children.

A Colorado attorney has observed "If we ever sat down to design the worst possible system that protects the smallest number of children, it would look a lot like the family courts look today." A Boston reporter has written " Family court is the last place a mother concerned about child abuse or wife battering by her husband or the child's father can afford to find herself".

Society needs to know and speak out about the horrific decisions being made every day in family court where unfounded and untested pseudo-psychological theories are used by attorneys and mental health "experts" - most appointed by the court and some paid for by YOU - the taxpayers. So called "evidence" is used to discredit mothers and divert attention from crimes of child abuse, sexual molestation and wife battering - punishing women and children rather than the perpetrators. Astonishingly, the courtroom has become an arena where abusers can deal women who try to free themselves and protect their children a final blow by taking her children away from her. Judicial abuse has become the newest face in domestic violence.

When one person - with immunity- is judge and jury, the foundation of the democratic process can crumble. Children who come to the courts seeking protection are being victimized in a way that is no less than a life sentence without parole. But there are no laws that PERMIT child abuse - by parents or courts.

In this nation, it is every mother’s Constitutional right to provide protection for their children. United for Justice strives to amplify the voices of protective parents so that the powerful message to our communities can be heard : Stop the madness that is going on in family courts - the madness of taking children away from protective moms and giving them to abusers.

"We implore members of the California judiciary to have the intelligence, fortitude and courage to clean their own house before someone else has to do it for them."

After you have a wonderful Sunday celebrating Mother's Day with those you love, please spend a few minutes considering what it would be like to be 11 years old, molested by your dad but now in his full custody - not allowed to call your mom or send a card on "her" day - maybe not even knowing if your mom is alive and fighting every day of her life to get you home. Please take a few minutes to think about the mothers who won't get hugs or a call Mother's Day - and contact us at www.unitedforjustice.com Please let us know you want to help. And give your kids and mom an extra long and tight hug Sunday - because you can.

Idelle Clarke Sierra Madre, California

Norma Perez Elgin, Illinois

Crystel Ann Strelioff West Dundee, Illinois

Alarmed and concerned grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. James Lynn Newhall, CA

Dr. Kathie Mathis, Phys. D , Exec. Dir

Santa Clarita Domestic Violence Center Santa Clarita, California

Connie Ruffley San Marino, California

Laura Porras, Yelm, Washington

Kathy Kraus, MSE, LPC

Reach Counseling Services Menasha, Wisconson

Julaine M. Kinnard Neenah ,Wisconsin

Diane Chojnacki Bradenton, Florida

Sharon Searles Farmer Gilbert, Arizona

Susan Hoffman Seattle, Washington

Lauren Smith Ojai, California

Geraldine Del Priore Vail, Arizona

Adrienne M. Wright St Hedwig, TX

(Case in San Bernardino, CA)

Mary Lee Bruno, RN Wrightstown, New Jersey

Jackie Foster Wheaton, Illinois

Jeannie Elizabeth Walquist Denver, Colorado

Susan and Walter Ness Watertown, SD.

Lisa and Bill Wells Tacoma, Washington

Robert Boyd San Diego, CA

Dave and Jane Rueschenberg Seattle, Wash.

Bob and Alene Kirkwood Des Moines, Wash.

Lesli and Kevin Wessell Santa Clarita, California

Renee and Zachary Hector Bellevue, Wash.

Eileen Kerr Tacoma, Wash.

Steven Caffee Tacoma, Wash.

Ronda and Larry Berg Tacoma, Wash.

Noel and Bea Karr Wenatchee, Wash.

Sandra Lund Spokane, Wash.

Toni and Dave House Yuma, Arizona

Dona and Lyle Sundsmo Tacoma, Wash.

C.June Campbell, Tacoma, WA

Jacalyn Crawford Fort Pierre, South Dakota
(Case in Park Rapids, MN )

Professor Smadar Lavie Tel Aviv, Israel

Luis Perez Sr Elgin, Illinois

Elda Perez Elgin, Illinois

Stephanie Perez Carol Stream, Illinois

Sanjay Singh Carol Stream, Illinois

Luis Perez Jr. Oswego, Illinois

Kathleen Hultman Oswego, Illinois

Parmod Malik St. Charles, Illinois

Jenny Saint-Amand Bellevue,Washington

(Case in Los Angeles, CA)

Caroline MacDonald San Francisco, CA

Vinod Malik Aurora, Colorado

Tilak Malik London, England

Dianne Post Phoenix, Arizona

Dr. Antonio Gonzalez Moca, Puerto Rico

Sonia Gonzalez Moca, Puerto Rico

Linda Carnahan Streator, llinois

Kelly Perez South Elgin, Illinois

Richard Perez South Elgin, Illinois

S.P. Singh Khurall Reading, England

Auria Badillo Brooklyn, New York

German Perez Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Irene Hernandez Elgin, Illinois

Nereida Feliciano Elgin, Illinois

Patricia Velcich St. Charles, Illinois

Stephanie Reed Arizona

Charles and Cyndi Potter Hastings, Michigan

Sheryl Laporte Sleepy Hollow , Illinois

Renee Feldmeier Naperville, Illinois

Mary Lee Bruno Wrightstown, New Jersey

Marion Niemi Charleston, South Carolina

Jennifer Peters Wilmette, Illinois

Sandy Gamble St. Simons Island, Georgia

Diana Eiranova-Kyle Chicago, Illinois

Phylis Dunlap-Huerta Elgin, Illinois

Joan Mogck Gloucester, New Jersey

Cheryl Sivic Chandler, Arizona

Julia Colloton Rockford, Illinois

Patrick Dorris, Milton, WA

Lynda J. Allen Milton, WA (PIERCE COUNTY)

Rose Allen, Tacoma, WA

Sean Allen, Tacoma, WA

Dan Allen, Seattle, WA

Debi Allen, Auburn, WA

Lyn Allen, Grants Pass OR

Todd & Jamie Churchill, Grants Pass OR

Annalisa Alvrus Tempe, Arizona

Judy M. DeAngelis. Newton, Mass.

Suzanne LeBoeuf Fairfield, CA

Patricia Lorraine Sam Minneapolis, Minnesota

Lora L. and Russell Corson Charlotte, NC

Merrill Lee Phillips Beverly Hills, MI

Loren, Gary, Ashley and Elizabeth Anderson Murfreesboro, TN

Connie Valentine Davis,CA

Patty Moodian-Pink Berkeley ,CA

Michelle Etlin Kensington, Maryland

Terry Ohrstrom Berkley, Michigan

Sheila Scoville Phoenix, Arizona

Mo Therese Hannah, Ph.D. Loudonville, New York

Kathleen M. Stockwell Sprakers, New York

P. Diane Chambers Westmont, Il.

Sharon M. Carter Puyallup, Wa.

Valerie Nixon Karinen Sonora, CA
(Case in San Rafael, Marin County, CA)

Sharri Allen, Tacoma, WA

Jackie Kirshenbaum, Auburn, WA

Aurelia Valesquez, Tacoma, WA

Steve and Kate Hanke, Akeley, MN.

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How many of us parents would give anything to just do this one more time

Just for this day.
written by Sally Meyer.

Just for this morning, I am going to smile whenever I see your face.
and laugh when I feel like crying.

Just for this morning, I will let you wake up softly, all rumpled in your
flannel and I will hold you until you are ready.

Just for this morning, I will let you choose what you want to wear, and
smile and say you're beautiful.

Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry, and pick you
up and take you to the park to play.

Just for this morning, I am going to eat a huge breakfast , with bacon
eggs, toast and waffles, and you don't have to eat any.

Just for this morning, I will leave the dishes in the sink, and let you
teach me how to put that 100 piece puzzle together.

Just for this afternoon, I will unplug the telephone and keep the
computer off, and sit with you in the garden blowing bubbles.

Just for this afternoon, I will not yell once, not even a tiny grumble
when you scream and whine for the ice cream truck, and I will buy you one if he comes by.

Just for this afternoon, I won't worry about what you are going to be
when you grow up or who you might have been before your diagnosis.

Just for this afternoon, I will let you help me bake cookies, and I won't
stand over you trying to 'fix' things.

Just for this afternoon, I will let you put all kinds of barettes in my
hair, and put lipstick on my face, and I will tell you how pretty you have made me look.

Just for this afternoon I will take you to McDonalds and buy us both a
Happy meal so you can have both toys.

Just for this evening, I will hold you in my arms and tell you a story
about how you were born, and how much we love you.

Just for this evening, I will let you splash in the bathtub and not get
angry when you throw water over your sister's head.

Just for this evening, I will let you stay up late while we sit on the
porch swing and count all the stars.

Just for this evening, I will bring you glasses of water, and snuggle
beside you for three hours and miss my favorite show on t.v.

Just for this evening, When I kneel down to pray, I will simply be
grateful for all that I have and not ask for anything, except

just one more day.

copyright 1999 Sally Meyer.

“Lo, children are a heritage of the Lord…..”
Psalm 127:3

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