Web resource:	http://www.aic.gov.au/media_library/conferences/2003-abuse/mcinnes.pdf
Type:	Conference Paper
Title:	Parental alienation syndrome: a paradigm for child abuse in Australian family law
Other Titles:	Child sexual abuse : justice response or alternative resolution conference[cut]
Authors:	McInnes, Elspeth
Keywords:	Child protection;Family law;Parenting
Year:	2003
Publisher:	Australian Institute of Criminology
Notes:	This paper argues that the course of action currently taken in the Family Court of Australia renders the Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) as an automatic response for allegations of child sexual abuse. Admitting the PAS means that the claims are false and the child was coached by the parent, leaving the children in a dangerous situation. When child abuse is alleged, a Children’s Representative is assigned to the case to make recommendations. However, it has been found that this representative does not consider evidence from police, doctors and other sources, prioritising children’s right to contact over children’s right to safety. The author proposes a publicly funded investigative capacity in the Family Court to prevent further court-mandated child abuse.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/20912
Physical description:	8p
Appears in Collections:	Conference Papers

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