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The Psychiatric Weapon: How Mental Health Was Turned into a Weapon of Control
California's family courts exploit psychological diagnoses to control parents, particularly those with ADHD and PTSD. Brenna Gano's experience illustrates how evaluators and therapists profit within a closed loop of referrals and prescribed therapies.…
Heartbreaking Injustice in California Family Courts: Mom Jailed for Protecting Kids from Abusive Dad
A California mother is behind bars for protecting her children from their convicted abuser. Despite active protective orders and a history of domestic violence, the court gave the father full custody and charged survivor Giselle Smiel with five felonies.…