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Summary

Kelsey Green testifies about parental alienation, describing it as a form of child abuse where one parent unjustifiably turns a child against the other parent. He explains that parental alienation is recognized as family violence and psychological abuse, with long-lasting effects on children. Green discusses the prevalence of parental alienation, citing studies that suggest it affects 15-20% of the population. He highlights the lack of awareness and training among professionals such as social workers, psychologists, and lawyers. Green emphasizes the need for early intervention and specialized training for legal and mental health professionals. He discusses the impact of COVID-19 on parental alienation cases, including court shutdowns and increased divorce rates. Green proposes several recommendations, including implementing equal shared parenting as a default, improving education for professionals, and reforming the family court system. He also touches on the broader societal implications of parental alienation and the need for more research and public oversight in child protection cases.

Credentials

Kelsey Green is a licensed professional engineer based in Nova Scotia with over 20 years of experience in infrastructure. Driven by a passion to understand and address parental alienation, he pursued formal education on the topic, completing master’s level coursework. Green is one of only a few people in Canada with formal education in parental alienation. As a published author in the field, he has become a respected voice on this complex issue. His engineering background has allowed him to apply analytical tools to better understand and address parental alienation. Green’s expertise extends beyond engineering, as he co-founded Complex Trauma Canada and is a founding member of a parental alienation study group.