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Parental Alienation: A Disputed Theory With Big Implications

Hannah Dreyfus / ProPublica Aug 24, 2023 The impact of junk science in criminal cases is well known, yet family courts continue to allow a disputed psychological theory to persist with little scrutiny. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Parents Who Starved and Shackled Children Get Life Sentence

BRIAN MELLEY / The Associated Press Apr 19, 2019 Two adult children of David and Louise Turpin speak publicly for first time, telling of house of horrors with condemnation and forgiveness. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

California Parents of 13 Plead Guilty to Torture and Abuse

AMY TAXIN / The Associated Press Feb 22, 2019 David and Louise Turpin will spend at least 25 years in prison each. The children had described being beaten, starved and put in cages. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Flock You

Mr. Fish / Truthdig Aug 31, 2018 Dig deeper

Immigrant Youth Shelters: ‘If You’re a Predator, It’s a Gold Mine’

Michael Grabell and Topher Sanders / ProPublica Jul 30, 2018 ProPublica obtained police reports and call logs from more than two-thirds of the shelters housing immigrant children. Here’s what they show. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

Asylum Seeker’s Death in ICE Custody Exposes Systemic Neglect, Brutality

Julia Conley / Common Dreams May 30, 2018 "Roxy died due to medical negligence by U.S. immigration authorities," a statement from immigrant rights groups says. "Why incarcerate and torture her like this?" Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Health & Wellness

Helping Abusers Change Their Lives

Truthdig staff / Truthdig Feb 27, 2018 Experts say abusive behavior isn't inherent but is culturally learned and therefore can be unlearned. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Part 1: Innocence Lost—From Abused Child to Convicted Murderer

Staff / Truthdig Jan 11, 2017 The author was recently released from prison after spending 30 years behind bars. In this seven-part series exclusive to Truthdig, he recounts his experience, starting with his early years. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Health & Wellness

When Children Witness Violence at Home

Truthdig staff / Truthdig Aug 3, 2016 Without interventions, youngsters exposed to toxic conflict in the household can carry scars throughout their lives. Here are some innovative ways to help the most vulnerable victims as the start of school approaches. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Without Ending Immoral and Illegal Detention, Obama’s Gitmo Plan Is Just Empty Talk

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Feb 24, 2016 Critics charge that the plan "offers no viable solution to ending what Guantanamo represents, any more than it offers either freedom or justice for remaining prisoners." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pentagon Releases Almost 200 Photos of Bush-Era Military Abuse

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Feb 6, 2016 After a decade-long legal battle, the Department of Defense releases 198 photos of detainee abuse at two dozen U.S. military sites across Iraq and Afghanistan. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

South America Has Become a Safe Haven for U.S. and European Priests Accused of Sexual Abuse

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Sep 18, 2015 Even as Pope Francis has sought to reform the Vatican’s safeguards against child abuse, a yearlong investigation reveals how the Catholic Church has allowed allegedly abusive priests to slip off to escape to parts of the world where they would face less scrutiny from prosecutors and the media. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )