Help us gather vital evidence!
In recent years, growing concerns have been raised about decisions made in private family law proceedings in England and Wales—particularly where children are removed from their primary carer.
A recurring pattern has emerged: parents who raise allegations of domestic abuse or sexual abuse within child contact disputes sometimes face accusations of “parental alienation”. In some cases, these accusations result in the removal of children from the care of the parent who has been their primary carer.
What the research shows:
Together, this body of evidence paints a troubling picture…yet there is no official or systematic data collection in England and Wales to confirm how widespread the practice is. Without this data, survivors remain invisible, and policymakers can avoid accountability.
Survivor Family Network and Right to Equality have developed a short survey to help fill this gap.
We are seeking responses from primary carer parents across England and Wales who have had children removed from their care following private law family court proceedings about child contact with an ex-partner.
We would be deeply grateful if you could:
By taking part, you will help us collect indicative data that can inform advocacy, policy change and legal reform to protect children and survivors.
About the survey
Take part in the survey now!