esteem, lack of trust, depression and addiction; and
WHEREAS, By some estimates, PA occurs in 11% to 15% of all
divorces involving children and up to 1% of children and
adolescents in North America experience PA; and
WHEREAS, PA is an often overlooked form of child abuse and is
deserving of an appropriate child protection response; and
WHEREAS, Parental alienation syndrome (PAS) is a
psychological condition most often observed in children affected
by high-conflict divorce or separation or custody modifications
and is the result of exposure to hostile aggressive parenting;
and
WHEREAS, HAP is a general pattern of behavior that creates
undue difficulties or interference in the relationship between a
child and the other parent; and
WHEREAS, HAP is not only limited to parents, but can also be
perpetrated by grandparents, extended family members or any
other person or agency with some control or influence over a
child; and
WHEREAS, A child reserves the right to be a part of each
parent's life as each parent plays an integral role in a child's
life; and
WHEREAS, Children should not be used as either weapons or
pawns; and
WHEREAS, Children should be provided with the ability to love
both parents and be able to receive the love of both parents in
return; and
WHEREAS, The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts is
urged to offer nationally certified educational information
about the effects of PA and HAP as part of its Judicial
Education curriculum to be readily accessed by this
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