The conspiracy theory that "denies" domestic violence

Friday, Feb 27, 2026

Legal responses to domestic violence victims using parental alienation theory endanger women and children across Europe.

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Legal repercussions against victims of domestic violence, often using the pseudo-theory of parental alienation promoted by laws like Tsígar’s in Greece and in many European countries, are causing deep concern because they lead to judicial decisions that endanger women and children. Personal accounts from women in Spain and Greece illustrate how emotional abuse and manipulative behavior force them into situations where legal systems fail to protect them. Both women faced violence exacerbated by a lack of child protection systems, leading courts in both nations to frequently order the removal of children from mothers under the guise of parental alienation, without using scientific criteria, resulting in lengthy, ineffective, costly, and harmful processes. One mother’s daughter suffers from anxiety and depression, repeatedly stating she wants to die, despite her pleas to not see her father being ignored by authorities who insist on contact with both parents. Another mother describes how her partner used their child as a tool in their conflict, leading to years of legal battles without adequate support for children or mothers. Experts argue that the current system is flawed, citing examples where abuse allegations are dismissed and perpetrators gain custody. They call for fundamental reform, advocating for standardized procedures like those proposed by the European Network Against Violence, which involve early intervention through structures like a “Child House” to swiftly assess risk and protect children before harm occurs. The text concludes by noting that Greece has not complied with GREVIO recommendations regarding the lack of scientific basis for parental alienation theory in family law proceedings across various European nations.


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