Parental alienation and domestic violence

In Switzerland and elsewhere, the concept of parental alienation is the subject of intense debate and continues to be used in child custody cases, despite its lack of scientific basis.

This pseudo-concept is often invoked in child custody cases to the detriment of mothers who are victims of domestic violence, exposing children to dangerous environments.

The 2023 report by the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls,

Reem Alsalem, aims to shed light on the impact of parental alienation on judicial decisions and to highlight its consequences for women’s rights and the protection of children.

The full report is available in several languages HERE.

Key elements of the report are presented in the video below.