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A Big Thank You from Maureen Spalek - Pat - added 17th August 2009 16:30
Maureen has been through a very traumatic time recently fighting for her children and wishes to express her thanks and appreciation to everyone who has supported her.
With special thanks to Ian Joseph, John Hemming M.P, Patricia Basquill and everyone at Trackers International, FASSIT, Brian Gerrish, Julia Langford, Barbara Richards who did the video, Dr K Badsha toxicologist, Roger Haze British Constitution, Albert Burgess U.K.I.P Origins Incorporated-, Dave Ellison, Catherine- FASSIT Psychologist, C.C.H.R, Danielle, Linda MacDermott, Peter Quiggins, Jack Everett at Integrity & Justice, Karen Buterbaugh Baby Scoop Era Research Initiative U.S.A, and all the staff at U.K Column Plymouth.
Maureen is overwhelmed and delighted to have received more than 3000 supportive emails and will reply as soon as she can.
The Persecution of Maureen Spalek is on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fLcGRzhl9I
"In order for an adoption to be successful you must first destroy the mother”
Dian Wellfare, Origins, Inc. NSW Australia
Origins Supporting People Separated by Adoption Incorporated - Pat - added 17th August 2009 10:25
Mothers who have lost children to adoption are calling for a Senate Inquiry, and that the Senate inquire into and report on:
- Whether State Governments throughout Australia have breached Common Law principles and International Covenants in relation to:
- The professional practices in the administration and delivery of adoption and related services, particularly those services relating to the taking of consents offered to parents and children in all States of Australia from 1950- 2009.
- Whether adoption practices referred to in clause one, involved unlawful and unethical practices or practices that denied birth parents access to non adoption alternatives for their child.
- Whether State government adoption agencies have breached International covenants of human rights and have been involved in neglectful practices that have encouraged child trafficking into Australia.
- The Senate to look at uniform legislation of State Adoption Acts.
- And what measures would assist persons experiencing distress due to the effects of unlawful and unethical adoption practices.
Adoption separation alone directly affects at the very least 5-6 million persons in Australia. Since Federation there has been an estimated 300,000 women who have lost children to adoption.
An estimated 150,000 children were removed from their mothers over the period from 1950 to 2000 when adoption practices at this time had been deemed unlawful by a New South Wales Parliamentary inquiry into past adoption practices.
Media contacts
NSW Co-ordinator Lily Arthur (02) 9604 1950 mob 0411 164964
Queensland Coordiantor Linda Bryant mob 0403169509
Victoria Co-ordiator Elizabeth Edwards 0398945173
BBC TWO IS PLANNING A SERIES OF PROGRAMMES ABOUT THE BRITISH FAMILY - Pat - added 7th March 2009 19:10
What’s the story of your family?
It will explore the changes to the British family over the last 60 years through four key topics: Marriage, Kids, Sex and Money. They are looking for people who might be interested in telling them their stories; how their families have been transformed through the best of times and the worst of times.
If you are interested in taking part in the series, please email thebritishfamily@bbc.co.uk
You may be contacted by one of their researchers, so please remember to include a phone number. BBC TWO IS PLANNING A SERIES OF PROGRAMMES ABOUT THE BRITISH FAMILY - Pat - added 7th March 2009 19:10 What’s the story of your family? It will explore the changes to the British family over the last 60 years through four key topics: Marriage, Kids, Sex and Money. They are looking for people who might be interested in telling them their stories; how their families have been transformed through the best of times and the worst of times. If you are interested in taking part in the series, please email thebritishfamily@bbc.co.uk You may be contacted by one of their researchers, so please remember to include a phone number.
MOTHERS NEEDED FOR MAJOR ACADEMIC STUDY REGARDING POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER - Pat - added 5th September 2008 17:00
Did you lose your baby to adoption 1946-1975?
BSERI USA, Origins Inc NSW and Trackers International UK are participating in the initial stages of a research project.
The project is the work of two psychological researchers in the UK and will explore adoption loss 1946-1975 with subsequent development of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
We are collecting personal accounts from mothers who lost children to adoption during the 'Baby Scoop Era' 1946-1975.
If you are willing to participate please write your story, no more than 2 pages if possible. Include dates, and all physical, mental, medical, and emotional consequences after you lost your baby to adoption.
Your name and identifying information will be treated in the strictest confidence and not revealed. It's important to enclose a note saying your account may be used anonymously for this research project.
Origins, Inc. NSW (Australia) is collecting submissions for Oz.
BSERI ( USA) is collecting submissions from mothers in the United States.
Trackers International is collecting submissions for the UK and Eire If you have any questions contact Trackers_2@hotmail.com or ring 0161 483 7324
Demonstration Monday August 18th - Pat - updated 16th August 2008 21:30
Family Court Injustice - Campaigning for openness and transparency
Are you concerned with "British family law" and what damage it causes to families and the children it is supposed to serve?
Want to express your dissatisfaction and help raise public awareness?
Then join our demonstration this summer.
The demonstration will take place in and around London, the mode of transport: a double decker bus a ‘Routemaster’, if you have ever watched "on the buses" you will know what a Routemaster is, it should be nostalgic demonstration if nothing else, the weather should be great, so why not come along?
Demo details as follows;
Starting point: You are welcome to join this demonstration at Toddington services on the M1 Monday 18th August,
you are welcome to take part and follow the bus in your own vehicle to create a motorcade.
The demonstration will then proceed to Hemel Hempstead with more route details to follow.
We are going to only in and around London for a few days just to see how it goes and the support we get.
Donations: All donations are appreciated to fuel the bus, whether you can attend or not, you can partake.
For more information visit: http://www.stopinjusticenow.com/Your-page.html
or you could link to the JFF thread http://justiceforfamilies.freeforums.org/index.php
Demonstration Route
Set off from Toddington services on M1 southbound around 9 oclock Monday 18th August.
We plan to stop at these locations for about an hour then move on to the next location.
1.
LUTON COUNTY COURT
Alma Street
Luton
LU1 2PU 10am 18th August
2.
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD MAGISTRATES COURT/SOCIAL SERVICES
Dacorum Way
Hemel Hempstead 12.01pm 18th August
3.
WATFORD MAGISTRATES COURT
Clarendon Road
Watford
WD17 1ST 2pm 18th August
4.
BARNET CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTS CENTRE
St Mary's court
Regents Park Road
Finchley Central
London
N3 1BQ 10am Tues 19th August
5.
EDMONTON COUNTY COURT and Social Services
Court House
59 Fore Street
Edmonton
London
N18 2TN 12.01pm Tuesday 19th August
6.
BOW COUNTY COURT (ADOPTIONS)
96 Romford Road
London
E15 4EG (may come up with a different address on sat nav) 2pm Tuesday 19th August
7.
BARKING AND DAGENHAM MAGISTRATES COURT
The Court House
East Street
Barking
Essex
IG11 8EW 3pm Tuesday 19th August
8.
Wednesday 20/08/2008
Camden, Islington West End
125, West End Lane children Camden Social Services ..........9 am
Westminster Social servicees..........................................10:00
Venezuelan Consulate Grafton St camden ........................11:00
Camden Town Hall ........................................................12:00
At this point we will disembark the bus and cars to pay 1 minute silence in memory of Salma Killed by Camden
Islington County Court at Gee St.....................................13:00
Principal registry in Holborn..............................................14:00
Royal Courts of Justice Strand..........................................16:00
Trafalgar Square............................................................18:00
Piccadilly , Regent street and Oxford Street..
have yet to organise which of these we start from on this day (need a better Inner London map lol)
ROYAL COURT OF JUSTICE
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL 10am Friday 22nd August
Downing street etc.
Webmaster Required - Stephen Fitzpatrick - 28th October 2006 11:25
I am searching for an affordabe webmaster for upkeep and expansion of my website www.stephenfitzpatrick.com
The site uses php and flash amongst others, and a blog is incorporated where various articles are posted. The initial work will include updating the blog and incorporating it more fully into the site as well as some other minor alterations.
Should you be interested, please mail me at stephen@stephenfitzpatrick.com, including WEBMASTER in the subject line.
Searching for Mothers - Stephen Fitzpatrick - 28th October 2006 11:15
I am currently conducting research for a book about adoption, a substantial part of which is to be about mothers who surrendered their children. I should like to interview British women, or women resident in the UK at the time of relinquishment, in order to explore the background to and consequences of your experience.
All material will be treated confidentially and anonymity will be guaranteed if so desired.
If you would be willing to share your experience, please contact me at searchingformothers@stephenfitzpatrick.com in order to discuss the matter in more detail. Please write INTERVIEW in the subject line to avoid the mail being eaten by spam filters!
Be My Baby - Mike - 15th May 2004 16:00
A Hull Truck Theatre presentation, performing 27th May to 19th June 2004.
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The Wright Stuff Poll - Pat - 10th May 2004 17:23
Nikky, our new Forgotten Mothers publicity manager, contacted Channel 5's The Wright Stuff television programme to promote Trackers International and Forgotten Mothers. After looking at our website they decided to run a public poll from 3rd May to 7th May 2004, asking:
'Unmarried mothers were forced to give up their babies for adoption in the 40's, 50's and 60's. Most being forced into Unmarried Mothers Homes and many account of babies being ripped from their mother's arms. Should there be a Public Inquiry into this?'
The results were: 97% Yes, 3% No.
The Wright Stuff can be seen on Channel 5 every morning at 10am and is presented by Matthew Wright.
Links: http://wrightiesposse.moonfruit.com/
http://www.five.tv/home/frameset/?content=98813&
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