Developing and Enhancing a Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Program
Challenges to the Notions of Neutrality
On Safety's Side - Protecting Those Vulnerable to Violence
Visitation centers have argued that “putting kids first” requires neutrality in the “conflict” between the parents. But this position frequently puts adult victims of violence in unnecessary competition with their children for protection. The outcome can be harmful and contrary to the visitation centers’ intentions in adopting a stance of neutrality. This paper examines the practice of neutrality in relation to the protection of children and adult victims of ongoing abuse.
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