Survivors of domestic abuse told to keep quiet about it in court or risk jeopardizing child custody

Some women who have left abusive relationships are being warned not to mention that in a custody battle, because a judge can accuse them of “parental alienation.“ Amanda had a two-year call history with the domestic violence unit of a B.C. police department and a detailed diary with photos documenting injuries to her and her son. She also had a letter from the B.C. government’s Crime Victim Assistance Program quoting correspondence from police, which said “her file is deemed highest risk, as it has a substantial likelihood of grievous bodily harm or death.“