According to The Parental Alienation Study Group, at least 3.9 million children in the United States are “moderately to severely” alienated from a parent. This isolating practice places children in unjust psychological and emotional distress, stripping away the invaluable bond between a child and their estranged parent.

Causing parental alienation in a child is on par with physical and sexual abuse. It is considered child psychological abuse and is subsumed in DSM-5 (V995.51).  Parental alienation is real, definable, and toxic. In severe cases, it is so malignant that it can undermine a child’s psychological development. It is not hyperbole to say it can be catastrophic (Blotcky & Bernett, 2022).

We call upon lawmakers to criminalize parental alienation and make it a punishable act, ensuring laws are in place to protect the sanctity of a child's relationship with both parents. Please sign this petition if you believe in preserving the core family connection and contributing to the mental well-being of children across the nation.