What Happens When Official Guidance Misrepresents Research?
We're documenting a clear case of research misrepresentation by the Family Justice Council - and asking what this means for family justice more broadly.
A Clear Example of the Problem
The Family Justice Council published guidance claiming research shows parental alienation is "rare" - but the study's lead author says that's not what the research found.
When 84+ parents raised concerns, the FJC dismissed them.
This isn't just about one guidance document. It's about how evidence gets used in policy affecting vulnerable families.
Child Maintenance Investigation
The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) has been found to be the worst performing government department - particularly concerning given the vulnerable families it serves.
We're documenting the real-world impact of CMS policies and practices on families, gathering evidence of systemic issues that affect thousands of children and parents.
We're gathering perspectives from both receiving and paying parents to look at the picture overall and understand what's really happening.
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