When Violence Reaches the Bench
When violence reaches a courthouse, it signals more than a security failure—it exposes deeper cracks in trust, accountability, and how justice is experienced by the families forced to navigate it.
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An Indiana Judge Says Divorce Trauma Is Real—and Early Help Works
January 13, 2026
In Vigo County, Judge Lakshmi Reddy highlights the long-term effects of divorce on children, advocating for a Family Court counseling program addressing trauma and conflict. With over 140 cases of childhood adverse trauma, Reddy stresses the importance…
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When Systems Miss the Warning Signs: Why Indiana’s “Gabby Petito Act” Matters to Families
January 10, 2026
The article discusses Indiana's House Bill 1310, the “Gabby Petito Act,” which mandates lethality assessments by officers responding to domestic violence calls. It highlights the importance of recognizing risks to children in such situations and…