A curated library of peer-reviewed research, international policy guidance, and investigative reporting that forms the empirical foundation of IOFS's work — protecting families through science, not speculation.
The Institute of Forensic Science is a mission-driven, research-centered organization dedicated to advancing public health, protecting vulnerable families, and strengthening the integrity of forensic and judicial systems through education and scientifically sound service provision. This curated research library reflects critical scholarship, investigative reporting, and international guidance on domestic violence and child abuse issues in the family court context. It exists to support professionals, policymakers, and families seeking evidence-based insights grounded in science and facts — not speculation.
This article argues that COVID-19, rising violence against children, and family court failures constitute a triple global crisis requiring urgent coordinated action.
This study documents cases where judicial decisions contributed to child homicides and analyzes systemic failures in court responses.
This research highlights severe health impacts on domestic abuse survivors involved in England's family court system.
This article analyzes how coercive control shapes women's experiences of intimate partner violence and danger.
This study finds that mothers in care proceedings face significantly higher mortality rates than similar mothers not in the system.
This article argues for reforming domestic violence law to better capture complex harms and improve protective remedies.
This review identifies increased risks and reduced detection of child abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This article explores how economic stress and family instability contribute to elevated child suicide risk.
This news report summarizes rising concerns about increased child abuse during the pandemic.
This study shows that abuse claims often lead to unfavorable custody outcomes for the reporting parent, especially when parental alienation is alleged.
This report examines how custody evaluators' beliefs and training influence their handling of domestic abuse claims.
This introduction frames the issue's focus on family court challenges and the risks faced by abuse survivors.
This article reviews the lasting psychological and biological effects of forced parent–child separation.
This review finds that mothers who have survived domestic violence experience significant psychological distress when engaging with family courts.
This resource compiles national data on child homicides related to custody and family court contexts.
This draft summary outlines preliminary findings on patterns and safety issues in U.S. family court outcomes.
This webpage provides key statistics on domestic violence, child protection, and custody-related risks.
This study estimates the broad economic costs created by domestic-violence-related service use across multiple sectors.
This annual federal report provides national statistics on child abuse and neglect investigations and outcomes.
This resolution condemns custody practices that endanger women and children and calls for EU-wide reforms.
This UN statement asserts that intimate partner violence must be prioritized in custody determinations to safeguard women and children.
This UN report warns that custody practices worldwide often expose women and children to ongoing violence.
This global report evaluates countries' progress in preventing violence against children and identifies major gaps.
This report presents comprehensive global estimates of intimate partner and non-partner sexual violence affecting women.
This book examines systemic bias and legal struggles faced by mothers in child custody disputes.
This book discusses the lifelong psychological damage caused by severe childhood abuse and emotional deprivation.
A journalistic overview shows how divorce has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry with strong financial incentives.
This investigative report argues that U.S. family courts routinely fail to protect children from preventable harm.
This report estimates the number of children placed into unsafe, unsupervised contact with abusive parents through court orders.
This investigation reports that UK family courts frequently require children to have contact with fathers accused of abuse.
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