On May 14th, the USAID Rule of Law Program hosted a webinar featuring American judge Peggy Walker, who engaged in discussions with Georgian judges and representatives of the LEPL State Care and Assistance for the (Statutory) Victims of Human Trafficking.

The focus was on exploring parental alienation and child support issues. Twelve judges from the City Courts of Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Batumi, and Samtredia District Court, along with six representatives from the Agency, participated in the meeting.

The participants found the discussion on parental alienation particularly engaging, raising inquiries about available resources, potential reunification programs for alienated parents, strategies for dealing with uncooperative parents, considerations regarding the child's age in program enrollment, and the feasibility of mediation in resolving alienation between parent and child.

Judge Walker delivered two comprehensive presentations on the topic, referencing available resources, especially concerning alienation, which were translated into Georgian and will be distributed to the participants and other members of the Practice Groups.

The judges collectively recognized the importance of further discussions on this matter and committed to developing strategies for addressing parental alienation within their jurisprudence.