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Battered mothers often shy away from publicity. But this year, in a sign of their growing organization, some plan to spend Mother’s Day in Washington in a White House vigil to draw attention to a court system that often gives custody to abusers.
Women’s TV shows in Turkey have begun featuring guests who talk about their domestic abuse. After one show led to a near-fatal shooting last week, two of the most popular shows have been canceled and the country is debating their value.
Behind closed doors of the family court system, thousands of women each year lose child custody to violent men who beat and abuse mothers and children. The writer says family courts are not family-friendly and betray the best interests of the child.