Parental Alienation Awareness

Our core aims are to raise awareness & campaign against #ParentalAlienation Promoting a culture of #EqualityForAll parents & their extended families. Reducing #discrimination when accessing the #familycourt & child related services. We educate through events, media & information

🗣️ If this season feels loud for everyone else but quiet for you, this is your reminder that you’re not alone. Drop a ❤️ if Christmas feels different this year, or a 💚 if you’re holding on with hope. Let’s fill this space with support. No one should sit in silence. 💚🎗️💙 #ParentalAlienationAwareness #TeamPAA

This December we will be sharing advent calendar day posts, to raise awareness, offer support and ensure you don’t feel alone this Christmas. 🎄 🗣️ Not every December starts with joy, some begin with heartbreak. Please remember the parents and wider families missing their children today. 💚🎗️💙 #ParentalAlienationAwareness #TeamPAA

🪶 “Parental Alienation and Misogyny Across Cultures: A Qualitative Study.” Participant Recruitment for Research on Parental Alienation This study aims to explore the psychological and cultural experiences of mothers who experience parental alienation, as well as the influence of social and gender norms on these experiences. We are reaching out to request your support. As we have been approached by students from Universitas Airlangga ( based in Indonesian) They are looking for: •Mothers who have experienced parental alienation, or •Close figures (e.g., children, family members, or trusted persons) who have witnessed parental alienation. Participation involves a confidential in-depth interview of approximately 45–60 minutes, which can be conducted online by following the link below. All information will be kept strictly confidential, and participation is voluntary. Your support will help amplify voices that are often overlooked and contribute to increasing awareness and understanding of parental alienation. If you require additional information about the study or have any questions please contact Qay Azneen Undergraduate Researcher, Psychology Program, Universitas Airlangga Email : [email protected]

📢Statement on the Review of the Presumption of Parental Involvement Parental Alienation Awareness (PAA) welcomes the government’s review of the publication of the Ministry of Justice’s review into the presumption of parental involvement in the Children Act 1989. The review shows something we’ve known for a long time: that the statutory “presumption” is seldom mentioned in court decisions, the wider system tends to act as if children should always have contact with both parents, even when there are real risks of harm. In other words, removing this rule would be mostly a symbolic change. It won’t fix the deeper problems in the family court system, and PAA doesn’t think simply removing it is the answer. PAA believe that children do best when they have a loving and safe relationship with both parents. But we also know alienating behaviour, coercive control, and gatekeeping can be just as damaging as physical abuse. These forms of emotional or psychological abuse are often ignored or dismissed as “just conflict” within the family court system. If a parent is safe, stopping them from seeing their child is harmful. But if a parent is genuinely dangerous, the courts must be strong enough to limit or stop contact. PAA supports survivors and reduces isolation by providing peer support and practical guidance. We raise awareness of the emotional and psychological abuse inflicted when one parent deliberately alienates a child from the other. We advocate for equality in parenting post‑separation and for careful, evidence‑based assessments that prioritise the welfare and safety of children. Our concern is that the current public narrative, driven by some campaign groups, paints all non‑resident parents as potential abusers. There is no evidence to support this view; the vast majority of non‑resident parents are safe and loving. They deserve fair consideration, not blanket suspicion. We note concerns voiced by various practitioners that government announcements can be more about optics than real change. PAA shares this caution. Removing the presumption, in isolation, will not ensure better outcomes for children. Indeed, we do not support the call to remove the presumption; rather, we urge policymakers to focus on balanced, evidence‑based assessments that prioritise safety for children and meaningful relationships with both parents where appropriate. What is needed is a holistic reform of the family justice system, including improved risk assessment, the recognition of emotional abuse and alienation through the involvement of psychologists and better trained professionals, and accountability for those who weaponise safeguarding narratives to exclude a parent. PAA will continue to work with professionals, survivors, and policymakers to ensure that reforms protect children from all forms of harm. We will monitor the implementation of the review’s recommendations, advocate for balanced legislation, and amplify the voices of families who have been silenced by alienation. Our message is simple: support survivors, reduce isolation, raise awareness of the hidden abuse of parental alienation, and uphold equality within parenting.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the awareness walk and helped raise awareness of parental alienation. Your presence, your voices, and your commitment made a powerful statement that no child should be used as a weapon, and that every child deserves a healthy relationship with both parents. Together, we’ve taken a step forward in shedding light on an often overlooked issue, offering hope, support, and strength to those affected. Thank you for standing up, speaking out, and walking with purpose. Your support means more than words can express. Let’s keep the conversation going and keep walking toward change. #ParentalAlienation #walkingforchange

Join the walk to raise awareness about Parental Alienation on August 9th from St Aubin to the Freedom Tree in Jersey, we hope you can join us. The walk is at a gentle pace, so it's open to everyone. We're really grateful for your support, so please wear Blue and Green and let's make a statement! If you can't make it, please forward this to anyone who might be interested. Thanks, and we hope to see you there! #parentalalienation #parentalalienationawareness #Jersey #whatsonjersey #awareness #jamesark @paawarenessuk #channelislands

It’s great to see the series Insomnia on channel 5 highlighting parental alienation, even though it’s not the show’s main focus. By showing alienating behaviours and using the term directly, it helps raise awareness of a real issue many face without turning it into a central plot point. A small but powerful inclusion, thank you channel 5 for raising awareness of this issue. @channel5_tv youtu.be/wgWwQOtrLkU?si=R_x3… #ParentalAlienation #parentalalienationawareness

🌈 This Month is Pride – And We Stand With All Parents 🌈 At Parental Alienation Awareness, we recognize that June is Pride Month – a time to celebrate love, identity, and the LGBTQ+ community. We also want to take this moment to acknowledge and support all parents affected by parental alienation. Every day, we hear from mothers, fathers, and caregivers from all backgrounds — across races, religions, genders, and identities — who are seeking support and understanding. LGBTQ+ parents often face additional layers of discrimination and misunderstanding, making their journey through alienation especially complex and painful. We see you, we hear you, and we are here for you. No one should have to face parental alienation alone. This Pride Month, and always, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting every parent navigating this difficult path. #PrideMonth #ParentalAlienationAwareness #SupportAllParents #LGBTQSupport

💙 Happy Father’s Day 💚 Today, some dads will wake up to breakfast, cards, gifts and little arms wrapped around their necks. And some… won’t hear a word. No call. No text. No visit. Not because they don’t care. But because they’re being kept away. Silenced. Erased. Forgotten on paper, but never in their hearts. 💔 This is for the alienated fathers. For the dads crying in silence. For the ones staring at court documents instead of crayon drawings. For the men who show up every way they’re allowed to and still get painted as absent. We see your pain. But more importantly, we see your love. 🖤 Love doesn’t disappear just because contact is cut off. 🖤 Fatherhood doesn’t end because someone said so. 🖤 Your child may not hear your voice right now, but one day, they will hear your truth. You are STILL a dad. You are STILL worthy. And your fight matters. If today hurts, that doesn’t make you weak. It makes you human. And it makes your love unshakable. So if no one says it to you today: Happy Father’s Day. We mean it. We see you. We stand with you. #TeamPAA 💚🎗️💙 #HappyFathersDay #ParentalAlienation #ParentalAlienationAwareness #FathersDay

💙 With Father's Day Around the Corner, Take Care of Yourself 💙 As Father’s Day approaches, many are preparing to celebrate, but for some, this day brings pain, longing, and silence. For alienated parents especially fathers this time can be a powerful reminder of loss and separation. 💔 👉 Whether you’re a parent facing alienation, an adult child navigating complex family dynamics, or someone supporting a loved one through this, please remember: 🧠 Your mental health matters. 💬 Your voice deserves to be heard. 💙 Your grief is valid. This weekend, give yourself space to feel. Rest if you need to. Reach out to those who understand. And know: you are not alone. At PAA we stand with every parent, grandparent, and child affected by parental alienation. Let’s work together to raise awareness, support healing, and bring hope back into broken bonds. 📢 Share this message to support those who may be struggling this Father’s Day. #TeamPAA 💚🎗️💙#ParentalAlienationAwareness #FathersDaySupport #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters #HopeAndHealing #FathersDay2025

💚 Every Action Matters. Every Voice Helps.💙 This #VolunteersWeek, we're celebrating the incredible people behind the scenes, our amazing volunteers who answer calls, host support sessions, deliver flyers, raise awareness, and show up with compassion. 📞 “A phone call can feel like a lifeline when families are hurting.” 📢 “One flyer, one conversation, one moment of awareness can change a family’s story.” ❤️ These are the words of our volunteers, everyday people doing extraordinary things to fight parental alienation. Their voices remind families they’re not alone. Their hands carry hope into communities. Their time helps rebuild bonds that should never have been broken. ✨ Swipe through to read what they’ve had to say. 🙏 Drop a thank-you in the comments. 📬 Want to get involved? Email us at [email protected] or visit paawareness.co.uk #TeamPAA 💚🎗️💙 #VolunteersWeek2025 #WhyIVolunteer #PAACharity #ParentalAlienationAwareness #SupportNotSilence #EndParentalAlienation #VolunteerVoices #PAAFamily

Thank you to our volunteers and The Charity show for helping to raise awareness of Parental Alienation and the work we do

A big Thank you to our amazing partners at Dads Matter for producing the powerful new book, The Absence of Me! For every copy sold, 10% of the proceeds will be donated directly to our charity, Parental Alienation Awareness, to help us continue raising awareness and supporting affected families. Support the cause. Share the message. Every book makes an impact. Follow the link to purchase and be part of the change amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F7X63MZB

“Standing united for change. Our Parental Alienation Awareness Day event brought powerful voices together to shed light, share stories, and support healing. Let’s keep the conversation going. #ParentalAlienationAwareness #UnitedForChildren #BreakTheSilence

𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒅𝒊𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚… 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒑𝒖𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒕! (𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅) 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 is 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋. And it’s happening in silence to thousands of parents, grandparents, family members and children! These are their stories. 𝐑𝐀𝐖. 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋. 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆. If you’ve lived this pain, you’ll understand… If you haven’t. We ask you to educate yourself about it. Share your story with us if you feel ready. Your voice could help someone feel less alone. Comment. Share. Speak up. 🗣️ Let’s break the silence together. #ParentalAlienation 💚🎗️💙 #TeamPAA #ParentalAlienationAwareness #ChildAbuse #emotionalabuse #YoureNotAlone #ShareYourStory

𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐍… Their childhood memories. Their sense of safety. Their right to love 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐇 parents… torn away. 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜. It rips children from the arms of loving parents. It poisons minds with lies. It leaves scars that may never heal. It's 𝐍𝐎𝐓 a "custody dispute.” It's 𝐍𝐎𝐓 "just a phase.” It's 𝐍𝐎𝐓 "parental conflict." 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. Every single day, good parents are erased. Every single day, children lose half of their hearts and half of themselves. 𝐄𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐄𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬. 𝐄𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬. If you believe children deserve 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐇 parents' love, then we urge you to 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊 𝐔𝐏! If you’ve lived this nightmare, 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘. If you care about children, we ask you to 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧. 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞… 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞. 💚🎗️💙 #ParentalAlienationAwareness #TeamPAA #ParentalAlienation #BreakTheSilence #ChildAbuse #EmotionalAbuse

We wrapped up our annual Parental Alienation Awareness Day event with heartfelt conversations, inspiring guest speakers, and meaningful connections. A huge thank you to our dedicated volunteers, guest speakers and everyone who joined us, your energy and commitment made this event truly special. Swipe through some of our favourite moments below! It’s also been great to see so many other events happening around the world in recognition of PAA Day. Together, our voices are louder and our impact greater. Together, we’re raising awareness and making a difference. If you missed our event, don’t worry we’ll be releasing footage in the coming weeks. Stay tuned! 💙🎗️💚 #ParentalAlienationAwareness #CommunitySupport #VolunteerAppreciation #GlobalAwareness #TogetherForChange