Forsyth County

Where is Forsyth County?

It is where a daughter’s plea is being made to allow her to have the freedom she wants, to be able to enjoy the nurturing home of her mother – free from interference and condemnation.

When? The balance of this Emergency Hearing is October 14th, approximately 1:30pm at the Forsyth County Courthouse in Cumming, GA.

Why is this hearing noteworthy?

It is now apparent that the Judge and the father’s attorney have some sort of special relationship. That was clear.

The father showed disdain for his daughter’s well-being and is clearly working to alienate the daughter from her mother.

The daughter is making outcries for help from the court, with more than one compelling affidavit filed showing that she is not under undo influence but very clear-minded in what is best for her at this age.

How has it been that for many years this has been such a struggle? Consider that more than two judges have cooperated in allowing “experts” to dictate a high level of stress on this girl by sending her out of state to a place called “The Rachel House” which is known for isolating and brainwashing children to believe they must accept unhealthy relationships, while being severed from their more nurturing parent.

This case was called to our attention because of the combination of the damages to this child, the involvement of Dr. Howard Drutman and his participation with Judge Bagley in ensuring that The Rachel House recommendations were followed.

This is one to watch, so join us in Forsyth County soon to hear whether this judge follows the laws that dictate that the health and well-being of children come before special relationships between professionals.

UPDATE: This article was just shared with us about this judge who ignored evidence and pleas for help from a teen girl, sent her back to live in an unsafe situation, and then the known sex offender in that residence killed her guardian and raped the teen. How many stories like this one have to be told before we step up and demand that judges protect children?

Back to Dr. Howard Drutman: why is it noteworthy that this is the “doctor” trusted by this judge? Let’s take a look. Reviews such as this one are telling:

“Doctor Drutman was unprofessional, biased, and writes his opinions in child custody to favor known proclivities of the court judges, not as an uninfluenced professional. He damages children’s lives by falsifying reports, skewing information and failing to follow established APA guidelines. His work is an embarrassment to the profession and he should be barred form child psychology evaluations.”

The Hostage Child, Fiction or Non-Fiction?

An unfortunately accurate title. So what do we do about it??

In 2013, in Georgia, there was a hearing that was a continuance of an “Emergency” hearing that had been scheduled for over a MONTH where a teen girl has been begging the Court for relief. Not because she was yelled at…because she was being tormented & cut off from the help she needed, to the point where she became desperate and even suicidal.

It was outrageous and worth revealing to the public because most of us believe that when children are in danger that the court would respond quickly and efficiently to help save a life. Too often that just isn’t the case. This is one of the reasons for sharing stories from across the country, and asking our leadership to work on changes that will better protect kids in these situations.

Is it really necessary to make a child wait like this after so many outcries for relief?

@MyAdvocateCentr reports that her affidavits made jaws drop and eyes become shiny with tears. Not one affidavit…several. These were filed in Forsyth County to ask Judge Bagley to please pay attention, to please give her the freedom to say “Stop.”

Please stop here and watch this video.

Back to Georgia:
The father decided to retaliate against the school counselor who has worked to give the teen relief from oppression and duress – so the father tried to have him fired. Is this community going to stand behind a courageous girl & the school counselor?

A bold attorney actually found visible evidence – the morning of the first part of this hearing – of the very comfortable relationship between the Judge and the father’s attorney. Seasoned professionals approached & thanked her for speaking out & revealing the truth. Of course, the Judge saw no reason to recuse…so maybe he believes he can rule properly on this evidence?

Update: Judge Bagley did, in fact, see reason to grant this girl’s request and restored balance to her life with both parents. He also prevented the father from sending her away to another “camp” that the father insisted she should attend since she was indicating she wanted more time with her mother.

Why send a child away, getting LESS time with her, just to keep her from having time with her mother? Whether it is this camp he mentioned or the previous one he used, why do that at all?

The father’s attorney actually put in writing that she not only recommends the Rachel House in Texas on cases like this one, but she also said this judge would help support another judge sending children there.

Do you know what the #RachelHouse (aka #RachelFoundation) does to children? Do you realize the purpose behind sending children out of state and isolating them?

Please join in, and do report cases here where a #Judge has worked with the #RachelHouse to tell children that abuse is OK.

#NeedsofChildren #GAFamilyCourt #DomesticViolence #StopChildAbuse

Please see our Facebook post about The Hostage Child book for more detail on purchasing this book, or learning the reality for many children who make outcries to the Family Courts in Georgia.