Web resource:	https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/House_of_Representatives_Committees?url=fca/childcustody/subs/sub1630.pdf
Type:	Submission
Title:	Submission to the enquiry into joint residence arrangements in the event of family separation
Authors:	Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse
Keywords:	Post-separation violence;Legal issues;Family law;Impact on children and young people;Parenting
Year:	2003
Publisher:	Standing Committee on Family and Community Affairs House of Representatives
Notes:	Contained in Appendix A of 'Every picture tells a story: Inquiry into child custody arrangements in the event of family separation' Focuses on factors that should be taken into account in determining joint residency arrangements and the question of whether or not a presumption in favour of children spending equal time with both parents should exist under current legislative arrangements for post-separation contact. This submission provides an overview of research indicating the prevalence of violence in family court adjudicated cases, the short- and long-term impact of exposure to domestic violence on children and the high incidence of post-separation violence. The defence of ‘Parental Alienation Syndrome’ to allegations of abuse is considered in light of research indicating the legitimacy of a majority of cases of abuse coming before the Family Court and the role of contact centres in ensuring the success and safety of supervised contact arrangements is highlighted. The continuing patterns of victimisation that can occur through residency arrangements and the need for legislative reforms to reflect a concern with child and victim safety is emphasised and it is suggested that a presumption in favour of shared residency and provision for consultation would only exacerbate this problem.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/17821
Physical description:	26 p.
Appears in Collections:	Miscellaneous

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