Show Notes
In this episode of Perfect Prey: A Podcast on Coercive Control, I am joined by Dr. Bandy X. Lee, a forensic psychiatrist and internationally recognized expert on violence. Together, we examine the alarming injustices occurring within family courts, where coercive control, child abuse, and even child trafficking are too often overlooked or minimized.
Dr. Lee brings her extensive experience to highlight how judicial culture and systemic failures repeatedly fail to protect victims, leaving children and protective parents at risk. We also discuss the urgent need for reform and the strategies that could begin to shift these deeply entrenched systems.
This is an important conversation for anyone concerned about child safety, coercive control, and the changes necessary to ensure our family courts serve the best interests of children.
Tune in for insight, advocacy, and a call to action for systemic change.
Connect with Dr. Bandy:
Website: https://bandylee.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bandyxlee/?hl=enJoin Dr. Bandy on Substack: https://bandyxlee.substack.com/
Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: 🔸Follow Dr. Christine on IG: www.instagram.com/dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol 🔸Services for Parents: https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/services/for-parents/ 🔸Services for Professionals: https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/services/for-professionals/ 🔸Services for Victims of Abuse: https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/services/for-individuals/ 🔸Private Coaching: https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/private-coaching/ 🔸Free Guide: Clinical Implications for Children Who Are Coercively Controlled: https://drchristinemarie.kartra.com/page/childvictimofccgrowthguide
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