Three Maryland cases reveal the same systemic failure: protective orders that identify danger but cannot stop it. At the same…
Eight Children. One Father. A System That Knew.
Eight children are dead in Shreveport — killed by a father the system already knew. This investigation traces the warning…
When the Family Court Judge Becomes the Defendant
A Philadelphia family court judge now faces serious assault charges after allegedly attacking his wife and adult daughter inside his…
When the System Steps Back, Children Can Still Fall Through
A new essay highlights a crisis in New York's Family Court system regarding children exposed to domestic violence. Many fail…
When Systems Miss the Warning Signs: Why Indiana’s “Gabby Petito Act” Matters to Families
The article discusses Indiana's House Bill 1310, the “Gabby Petito Act,” which mandates lethality assessments by officers responding to domestic…
Tennessee’s County-Level Gun Relinquishment Fix Highlights a Larger Due Process Debate
Tennessee is implementing changes to firearm transfer documentation for individuals with domestic violence convictions or protection orders, aiming to close…
When the Safety Net Frays: Nebraska’s Murder-Suicide Spike Exposes a Broader Crisis
A sharp rise in murder-suicides in Nebraska during 2025 exposes what happens when domestic violence services, protection order enforcement, and…
Lakeland Murder-Suicide Highlights Deadly Mix of Alcohol, Domestic Violence, and Crisis Failures
A Christmas-week tragedy in Lakeland left a mother dead, a teenage girl critically wounded, and three children without their parents…
Florida Family Courts Under Scrutiny: When Custody Failures Turn Deadly
Florida’s family courts are facing renewed scrutiny after a series of deadly custody-related domestic violence cases in Broward County. An…
When Allegations Outlive the Case
The article examines the unresolved nature of allegations in Giselle Smiel’s case, highlighting the impact of criminal protective orders against…