Child Safety & AdvocacyDomestic Violence & CustodyFamily Court & Child WelfareLocationNew YorkProject GUARDIANProject HAVENSystem Watch
When the System Steps Back, Children Can Still Fall Through
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January 17, 2026
A new essay highlights a crisis in New York's Family Court system regarding children exposed to domestic violence. Many fail to receive necessary support due to a system that prioritizes adult disputes over child welfare. Advocates call for independent,…