If you’ve raised concerns with any of the services listed below and feel they haven’t been properly investigated, feel free to contact us — we may be able to guide you or connect you with others who’ve experienced similar issues.
We’ve included detailed resources for children, parents, grandparents, and relatives to seek help and guidance. If you are in immediate danger or fear for your safety, get to a safe place and please call 999 or speak to a trusted adult or professional immediately.
For Children: If You’re Being Manipulated or Stopped from Seeing a Parent
If you feel unsafe, are being emotionally or physically hurt, or are being stopped from seeing a parent without good reason, it’s important to take action. Here are some steps you can take:
Note: All agencies may not always recognise emotional abuse or parental alienation, but they can still offer valuable support and you might need to contact more than one.
Contact the Police if Necessary: If you are being emotionally or physically abused, call 999. The police are there to help keep you safe.
Child and Parent Support: Samaritans: Offers 24/7 emotional support to anyone in distress. Call 116 123 or visit their website for online and email support.
Protect Whistleblower charity: Whether you are a lawyer, court clerk, judge, police officer, or social worker, Protect can provide confidential legal support and guidance on whistleblowing. https://protect-advice.org.uk
For Parents, Grandparents, and Relatives: Family Access – Fighting for Children’s Rights: Advocacy and support for families impacted by parental alienation.
People Against Parental Alienation (PAPA): UK-based organisation campaigning (with global support groups) for awareness and equal parental rights. If you’re having difficulty in exercising yours or your child’s rights then joining PAPA might be the solution for you. Best of all, it’s free to become a member. www.papaorg.co.uk
Both Parents Matter – Families Need Fathers (FNF): UK charity supporting shared parenting and family contact. Offers national in-person and online support groups.
Parental Alienation Study Group (PASG): International network supporting research, education, and awareness on parental alienation.
Refuge: Offers housing, legal advice, and emotional support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse. 24/7 helpline: 0808 2000 247.
Mankind Initiative: UK charity offering a confidential helpline and advice for male victims of domestic abuse. https://www.mankind.org.uk
Women’s Aid: UK national charity supporting women and children experiencing domestic abuse. 24/7 live chat and local services available. Note: While Women’s Aid has supported many victims, their position on parental alienation may vary. Mothers experiencing alienation may benefit from seeking additional or specialist support.
Self care: you could be in court hell for years, please don’t be misled to think it will be over in months. If you are trying to see your children and being stopped you are likely a victim of abuse (normally psychological) , as are your children. You must take care of your self. Good food, exercise and be outdoors regularly, its a tough slog so we must be physically and mentally prepared physically and mentally. Go to your GP/Doctor and tell them—seek their urgent support and ask for counselling, do it right away and you might need to wait up to 12 months. In that time have Samaritans on speed dial. Friends and family will rarely understand what you are going through and will not know how to help, “We are not designed to deal with the loss of living loved ones” esp when its our own children or parents. I used a CBT therapist to help me unwind the situation and Haz Therapy (RTT) to rebuild and restart my life and cope with the illegal prevention of my not seeing my children for over a year.
Child Maintenance and Legal Complaints
CMS Facebook Groups:
Child Maintenance UK – Support for CMS & CSA Issues
CMS – Support For Non-Resident Parents
These peer support groups offer advice on dealing with CMS decisions and common challenges.
Police Complaints – Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC): Handles complaints against police in England and Wales. File within 12 months, unless there are exceptional circumstances. https://policeconduct.gov.uk If you log a report of DA or CA and they do not investigate it, report the officers.
Judicial Complaints – Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO): Oversees complaints against judges. File within 3 months of the incident. Note: some users have reported challenges with transparency. Consider seeking legal advice or reporting serious misconduct to the police.
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA): Regulates solicitor conduct in England and Wales. Complaints should be filed as soon as possible. Some users have reported concerns about impartiality — independent legal advice may help.
Legal Ombudsman: Investigates poor legal service. Complaints must be made within 6 years of the issue (or 3 years of discovering it) and within 6 months of a final solicitor response. Users report mixed experiences.
Prevention and Family Wellbeing: Positive Parenting Alliance: A group advocating for child-focused separation systems and shared parenting. https://positiveparentingalliance.org
Disclaimer: The resources listed on this page are provided for informational purposes only. We do not directly endorse or take responsibility for any organisation’s services or advice. Users should verify the credibility and current status of any organisation before engaging. This is not a substitute for legal, mental health, or medical advice. If you are in danger, always contact emergency services. All information is based on public data and lived experience at the time of publication.
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