To a child, divorce can feel like a war zone.
	When parents use children in the battle against each other, it can be a form of child abuse.

If you deal with children of split parents,
or are going through a divorce,
learn to recognize the signs of PAS.

We can help.

	Resources and Links
	Dr. Richard A. Gardner The innovator of the term "Parental Alienation Syndrome" and a source of information, books and he acts as an expert witness. J Michael Bone, PH.D.,P.A. Articles, Research and seminars on the subject of PAS and its legal implications Forensic Family Services, Inc. Dr. Richard A. Gardner's site The innovator of the term "Parental Alienation Syndrome" and a source of information, books and he acts as an expert witness. The Canadian Parental Alienation Information Network (PAIN) and involves the team from McGill University, including Dr. Glenn F. Cartwright and Despina Vassiliou. Dr. Reena Sommer She is a therapist in Winnipeg, who has trained with Dr. Gardner and who does custody and access evaluations. Dr. Douglas Darnall He deals with Parental Alienation- the state proceeeding the full-fledged PAS- as well as PAS. Dr. Darnall also has a book available. About.com's step-parenting forum has a good set of PAS links as well as information on a lot of other topics for parents and step-parents. Families Need Fathers is a UK group wqith a collection of good information with a PAS section. Dad Watch The Family Court Reform Council of America is a Califonia-based US site. PAIN is a US group calling itself the Parental Alienation Information Network. VeV's PAS newletter Parental Equity an Irish group with information on PAS, with statistics. The American Coalition for Fathers and Children has an extensive site with considerable information on a number of topics including some studies. FamilyCourt.com Paul Lodge's presentation material from his Alienation Revisited session at the Australian 3rd National Family Court Conference. DivorcedFather.com has an excellent article under the father resources on PAS. www.bpdcentral.com deals with Borderline Personality Disorder. This condition seems to be found in many alienating parents. Information contained in this publication includes excerpts found on these websites.

	MISSION
	To raise society consciousness about Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS), to provide legal advocacy for and to develop and implement, on a collaborative basis where possible, a full range of solutions to the problem of PAS.
		GOALS
		1. To identify and increase knowledge, educate locally and nationally the public on PAS.
		2. To reduce the incidences of PAS by developing public policy initiatives and educating key stake holders about the problems in PAS identification.
		3. To reduce the incidence of re-introduction of known victims to PAS by developing more effective identification and intervention measures.
4. To align comprehensive, new prevention and intervention strategies with innovative treatment methodologies to enhance support of those suffering the ramifications of PAS.