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Safety and freedom. Who wouldn't want that? But abusive partners, spouses and other family members can put the safety and freedom of you and your children at risk.

• No one should live in constant fear of physical or emotional harm. Agencies, advocates and the legal system stand ready to help.
• On the other hand, no one should lose his or her home, children or freedom due to misuse of the legal system or false allegations of abuse.

In this Episode 34, recorded on 12/9/2021, Barry, Kevin and guest Kara Bekelya, an experienced Indiana attorney, shine a light on some gut-wrenching issues that don't get enough attention:

• abusive relationships,
• where victims can find understanding and help,
• some facts and insights about the court system,
• 'orders of protection,'
• what judges look for,
• how victims can protect themselves,
• the involvement and misuse of the police, and
• some ways to defend against false allegations.

Some of the many resources out there:

Indiana coalition against domestic violence: icadvinc.org
National domestic violence hotline: www.thehotline.org
Connections for Abused Women and Children: www.cawc.org
Wings program Chicago: wingsprogram.com
Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center: fairhavenrcc.org
St. Jude house: www.stjudehouse.org
Sarah's Inn: sarahsinn.org
Between Friends www.betweenfriendschicago.org

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Custody and Divorce Lawyers Barry C. Boykin and Kevin R. Johnson have more than 50 combined years of experience. They know first-hand the court battles, stress and struggles that people endure as disputes are resolved in the family-court system.

Barry and Kevin work to bring hope and clarity to a troubled world, where lawyers, judges and other professionals see the best and worst of human behavior on public display.

Our Guest: Indiana family-law and personal-injury attorney Kara Bekelya (contact her at: www.marshallslaw.com)

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CARPLS - legal resources www.carpls.org

Illinois Legal Aid Online www.illinoislegalaid.org

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Who we are:

Attorney Barry C. Boykin - www.gclclaw.org/barry-c-boykin
Attorney Kevin R. Johnson - www.divorce.nu
Guest: Attorney Kara Bekelya - www.marshallslaw.com