because I never discuss domestic violence on this blog.

In any case, PBS is doing a documentary "Breaking the Silence: Children's Stories" on what happens to abused women and children in the court system, and not surprisingly, the answer is, bad things.

Studies show that batterers convince authorities that the victim is unfit/undeserving of sole custody 70% of the time.

70%.

Anyway, the suggested air-time for this is October 20 @ 10 PM on PBS. Check your local PBS station's listing (go to www.pbs.org to find out what it is, if you're not sure.) In Northwest Ohio, WBGU is confirmed to show it that date. WGTE (channel 30) isn't showing it that time, but hopefully they will.

Also, look for more information on this space, including the possibility of a guest blogger. I plan to be live-blogging that evening.