Justice for women and Children: Our terrorist problem has nothing to do with Muslims.

With an average of ONE ( closer to 2) women a WEEK being murdered by a partner or ex partner here in Australia you would think there would be some great support systems in place. You would think that the Family Court system would be a place of Justice for women and children who have been living in a Domestic Violent situation.

Unfortunately this is not what I have seen over the past few months but instead some terrible treatment of mothers.

Rosie Batty here in Australia spoke at the National Press Club earlier this year about the plight of women in domestic violence.
She has a Website  called "Never Alone" Luke Batty Foundation. Calling on reform in the family courts.
Please check out her website.
http://www.neveralone.com.au/


What has been happening is if they have split with their partners and go to court for custody etc they end up being re-victimised again. A lot of women in domestic violent relationships who report that their partners have sexually abused the children, hoping to keep them safe, are made to give the custody of the children to their abusers.  It's a complicated mess but it is suggested to these women not to bring these sorts of things up in court because it will make their case harder.

Here is a link to her speech at the National Press club:
http://www.neveralone.com.au/rosie-press-club
Here is an excerpt from her speech.

"The problem is not in the Family Law Act – it is in the very culture of the family law system that has the responsibility to apply it.

To prioritise the safety of children, the family law system needs to believe that family violence has occurred. All too often, survivors even with proof have their fears written off as anxiety or obsession. Minimised or dismissed.  Accused of exaggerating or manipulating the system.

Children who say they are afraid, or bravely disclose their own abuse, are routinely seen as having had their minds influenced and poisoned by their mother’s animosity towards the father and are not believed.

The court can then order these very same children to continue to spend time with, or even live with, the alleged abuser – a truly diabolical and unacceptable situation. "

In America this is also a problem. Coral Anika Theill has had a horrific life filled with abuse by family, church and the Justice system. Please read her "Wall of Shame" article.

Here is an excerpt:

"Domestic violence is a complex problem with roots in an oppressively hierarchical, patriarchal violence-accepting society.

For nearly twenty years, I was married to a man who ruled his household with absolute authority. His personal justification for his behavior came from Biblical scripture. During the course of our marriage, I bore him eight children. My firstborn children were identical twin girls. I also suffered three miscarriages. I home schooled the oldest children for several years, renovated three houses, baked, canned, gardened, etc. I was treated as a possession (slave). In the course of my marriage I was drawn, against my will, into numerous extreme fundamental churches and cults which emphasized patriarchal authority and the obedience of women."

The system let her down, she lost custody of all her 8 Children! Something a mother will never get over! She had so much proof and witnesses but the system still did not protect her.
Here is the link:
http://www.coralanikatheill.com/#!WALL-OF-SHAME-Marty-Warner-the-Pastors-Christians-Ministries-Who-Support-Him/c1q8z/573e48b50cf2f90ca6f79698

You can see Coral Anika Theill interviewed about her life by Geerte Frenken on the link below. It does go for over an hour but if you have the time it is worth watching!

https://consciousconsumernetwork.tv/geerte-frenken-talks-coral-anika-theill/


Here we are all worried about terrorism from Muslims who have been tainted by the extremists that call themselves Muslims. With 99% of Muslims wanting to live peacefully and safely here in Australia.
  I think the more important problem in our society is the mistreatment of women and children, and the lack of Justice! That is Terrorism at home!

Let's stand with these women and children and ask for Justice and safety, which are basic human rights.

You can join Rosie Batty's campaign on her website "Never Alone"

Sending out love and light,
Willow Thomas