PMA
We are an international organization of protective mothers and their allies co directed by Lundy Bancroft and Janice Levinson. PMA is dedicated to bringing about dramatic reform in the treatment of children and their protective mothers in family court
Show Notes
Lundy Bancroft is a world renown author, workshop leader expert on domestic violence and family court corruption. His many books on the subject of DV are cited by other experts in the field as the " bible" for understanding the dynamics of DV. Janice levinson is a protective mother, former teacher and curently a nurse, who was in litagation for a decade. Her children have since aged out of the system
Upcoming Episodes
Please join Protective Mothers' Alliance Intl's Executive Director Janice Levinson along with co host attorney Tom Burton for another riveting and informative PMA BTR show. Janice and Tom will be interviewing the sister of a women currently in a Malaysian prison facing the death penalty for her husband's possession of a variety of drugs. Shivaun Orton is the loving mother of two boys, who was horribly abused by her husband. She was isolated to the point of captivity in her bedroom, where she was regularly beaten. Shivaun"s husband only let her out to cook , clean and tend to the children. He sent her to be raped by local police to erase a speeding ticket off his driving record. Through all this torture and abuse Shivaun has stayed steadfast in not allowing her children to think about their father in a negative way, and keeping most of the abuse inflicted on her from them. Please join us to hear this story of tragedy and bravery from Shivaun's sister Stephanie, as the family fights to save Shivaun. Joining us in the second half of the show will be PMA INL's New Zealand leader Joanne Shaw who will discuss rescent family court issues in her country.
On Demand Episodes
Original Air Date: December 14, 2010
PMA Intl. BTR show interviews Margaret Candler about imprisoned protective mom Elsa Newman
Please join PMA Intl's executive director Janice Levinson with co host attn Tom Burton, as they interview Margaret Candler about her friend Elsa Newman's imprisonment. Margaret Candler was a CPS worker for nine years. The last four years of her career were spent investigating reports of child sexual abuse with the local county police department. In 1995 Margaret quit because she could no longer bear the responsibilities of the difficult decisions that she had to make. Margaret met Elsa Newman in the spring of 2001 at an Earth Charter meeting.As she sat next to Elsa, Margaret mentioned her work with CPS. In return, Elsa shared the abuse that her children were enduring at the hands of their father. Margaret then made a report to the county of Montgomery. What happened next is a chain of event that cumulated in Elsa's imprisonment of 8+ years. Please join this lively discussion about the problems in family court that conclude with protective moms not only losing custody of their children , but also spending time in jail or prison wishing and praying that justice will finally be served.Category: Moms and Family
Original Air Date: November 23, 2010
Protective Mothers Alliance International BTR show with special guest co host Ben Atherton-Zeman
Please join Protective Mother's Alliance International's Executive Director Janice Levinson along with special guest host Ben Atherton-Zeman as they interview a protective mother and her daughter about their experiences with family court abuse. We are proud to include, famed attorney Barry Goldstein, who will join Janice and Ben for the second half of the show. Attorney Goldstein will discuss the problems within family court, his new groundbreaking book, and answer some questions from callers. Casey Keene, MSW, LSW Casey Keene has been at the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence since 2001, where she currently serves as the Project Coordinator for the National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women. As a young woman, Casey formed a strong partnership with her mother in the on-going struggle for safety and freedom from her mother's batterer. She is determined to share her story to influence the ways in which advocacy is done on behalf of children exposed to domestic violence. Kathlene Russell, MS A survivor of domestic violence, Ms. Russell has been working in the battered women's movement for more than 15 years. She is currently the Executive Director of The Women's Center of Columbia/Montour in Bloomsburg, PA. Ms. Russell holds a Master's Degree in Guidance and Psychological Services. Barry Goldstein is a nationally recognized domestic violence speaker, author and advocate. He is the co-editor with Mo Therese Hannah of the new book DOMESTIC VIOLENE, ABUSE and CHILD CUSTODY and author of SCARED TO LEAVE AFRAID TO STAY. Barry frequently works with protective mothers to help them apply the up-to-date research now available to their cases and also has been an instructor and supervisor in a NY Model Batterer Program for eleven years.Category: Moms and Family
Original Air Date: November 09, 2010
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ABUSE AND CHILD CUSTODY: MEET THE AUTHORS @ 9 pm EST
Please join Protective Mothers Alliance International's Executive Director/Co-founder Janice Levinson, along with guest co-host attorney Tom Burton as they introduce special guest authors of the book: 'Domestic Violence Abuse and Child Custody'. Listen and participate , as they conduct a lively and informative discussion based on this innovative book. PMA Intl's co- founder Lundy Bancroft will be joining this panel of authors/ experts on DV and family court abuse.Category: Moms and Family
Original Air Date: October 19, 2010
Protective Mothers Alliance International Expert Attorney Q and A
Please join Protective Mothers Alliance executive director Janice Levinson and special guest host attorney Tom Burton for PMA Intl's first expert attorney Q and A BTR show. Protective moms bring your questions as our panel of expert attorneys help guide you through the mind fields of the family court war zone. Our panel of expert attorneys will educate, illuminate and answer your tough questions. This show will feature the esteemed Va law firm of Hofheimer/Ferrebee P.C. Hofheimer/Ferrebee is led by the fearless attorney Charles Hofheimer who is a tough, no nonsense divorce and custody lawyer. He has a long history of fighting for the advancement of women. As President of the Student Body of Washington and Lee Law School, he successfully advocated the acceptance of women by the law school. During his Presidency of Old Dominion University Intercollegiate Foundation, the University granted the first women’s basketball scholarships. As a former General Counsel for the Democratic Party of Virginia, he advocated for the rights of women and minorities in the political process. For 18 years he has lectured monthly on “What Women Need to Know About Divorce.” A committed and knowledgeable advocate for women, he has successfully represented and fought on behalf of women who are now judges, lawyers, housewives, doctors, school bus drivers, educators, business owners, military wives and shipyard workers throughout the Hampton Roads Community. The Hofheimer team will join our co host, attorney Tom Burton and together these experts will bring to you, the listener, their valued advice along with their priceless years of experience in family court rooms, which will help guide you with your personal situation.Category: Moms and Family
Original Air Date: October 12, 2010
Protective Mothers Alliance International
Please join Protective Mothers Alliance International's executive director and co founder Janice Levinson with guest host attorney Tom Burton for another exciting and informative show. We are proud to have as our special guest Eileen King who is Justice for Children's Washington DC regional director. JFC is a nonprofit organization with a mission to raise the consciousness of our society about the failure of our governmental agencies to protect victims of child abuse and to provide legal advocacy for abused children. We are also pleased to have on our show Karen Boarders. Karen was involved in law enforcement for several years. She became recognized for her specialized expertise in the area of child abuse, domestic violence, among others. She has served as a hostage negotiator on the special tactics response team. Boarders and Mclaughlin provide evidence based risk assessments in high stakes legal matters determining the risk to the child and/or parent and providing fast and reliable assessments to all parties involved.Category: Moms and Family
Original Air Date: September 21, 2010
Protective Mothers Alliance International
Please join Protective Mothers Alliance International's executive director and co founder Janice Levinson with guest host Bettyjean Kling for another exciting and informative show. We are proud to have as our special guest Taylor Lemm, co director of "Hear Us NOW!" Our healing and prayer team professionals will also be on hand to explain various healing techniques for protective mothers and their children.Category: Moms and Family
Original Air Date: September 07, 2010
Protective Mothers Alliance International
Please join Protective Mothers Alliance International's executive director/co founder Janice Levinson with guest co host Bettyjean Kling for an exciting and infomative show. We are very proud to have as our special guest Amy Leichtenberg. Join us as Amy and Bettyjean discuss the details of their personal tragedies with the focus on healing and prevention. Sept 7 2010 at 9PM EST. PMA International is an international organization of protective mothers and their allies co directed by Lundy Bancroft and Janice Levinson. PMA International is dedicated to bringing about dramatic reform in the treatment of children and their protective mothers in family court.Category: Moms and Family
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