Re: Need info on Civil Riights Attorney & PAS Cases

["James Hord" <Jim@xxxxxxxx>]

Portia,

You are correct in that PAS is not recognized by the DMS IV  but do not fail to recognize that the reason is that it is NOT a syndrome at all, in spite of its name.  To be a syndrome of symptoms, or events, the various elements must be predictable prior to their occurrence.  This "theory" is simply not that, but is a collection of descriptors that "seem" reasonable to expect.  My point in advising you or anyone else to NOT use this argument is that you risk hurting the points that you want to make to the court simply by using the term "syndrome", since the other side of the case can easily bring in many experts to point out that PAS does not exist as a syndrome at all.  That is not your point, nor is it critical to the argument that you want to make, and all you have to do to avoid this kind of legal disaster, is NOT use that terminology.

 

I am in Panama City, Florida.  I have seen over 2000 cases for evaluation of abuse through the Child Protection Team in this area, over the last 20 years.  I frequently testify in court on these matters.  I do not have an attorney to recommend to you, but I would expect that the attorneys in your area could suggest someone in or out of your area.

 

Jim Hord

 

 

Hello James,

 

Yes, I am referring to the pseudo science parental alienation syndrome.

 

I know that it is not recognized by the DMS IV. 

 

However, there are many judges/magistrates who are allowing PAS to be submitted as scientific evidence that is in turn resulting in safe parents, usually moms who are trying to protect their children from the abusive parents.

 

In what state are you?

 

Do you have any contacts with constitutional attorneys who are well versed in the area of child custody?  If so, please share their names and phone numbers and faxes.

 

Thank you much!Portia A Davis, Executive Director
The Ross County Network For Children
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/3648/

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> ...there is certainly a body of resiliency research that
> would challenge the claim that all child abuse results in permanent
> damage, especially as specific as BPD.
>
> Karen

I originally became involved with child abuse cases because of my concern that many
victims of abuse suffered the significant, if not the most psychological damage, AFTER
they reported the abuse. A well-meaning system can still be harmful. Now, after having
done well over 2000 evaluations for our local Child Abuse Team, I still have the same
concerns.

As to the above specifically, many people without identified adjustment problems, if asked
about child abuse in their background, will report such experiences.

Jim Hord

James E. Hord, Jr. Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Jim@xxxxxxxx
http://PSWF.com


Jim Hord