Stephen Boyd Guest Speaker at Fordham University Law Department

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Fordham forum examined filicide.

How can New York State courts reduce filicide—the killing of infants and children by their parents?”

On December 8, 2023, this troubling question was addressed by a panel of experts in a forum hosted by Fordham University, and its seminar in law and psychology.

In one recent year, an estimated 2,000 infants were murdered in the USA, over half of them by one of their own parents. This forum was unusually spirited for at least a few reasons: (a) This is a passionate issue, which deeply impacts the lives of children and their parents. (b) It is a timely issue, with legislation now pending in New York and other state legislatures. (c) Psychological science can be invaluable here, to help shape evidence-based policies to guide courts to reduce filicide during child custody.

The forum was opened by Professor Harold Takooshian, who noted the aim of forensic psychology is to apply scientific methods to help improve procedural justice in U.S. courts. The forum was welcomed by Dr. Rafael Art Javier of St. John’s University, on behalf of the Forensic Psychology division of the NYS Psychological Association.

James Kelly is a community activist and court reformer who offered a graphic overview of the 5 very different forms of filicide: (a) unwanted children, (b) spouse revenge, (c) a psychotic parent, (d) altruistic murders, and (e) accidental deaths.

Stephen Boyd is the founder of. http://www.GabriellaBoydFoundation.org After losing his beloved daughter, who was killed by her mother, Boyd has worked tirelessly to craft new policies to prevent future tragedies.

Two experts served as discussants, raising issues in this forum. Cory H. Morris, a noted activist attorney in New York and Florida, outlined both the importance and challenges of anti-filicide legislation. Professor Robert L. Emmons raised legal questions on anti-filicide legislation, This forum also benefitted from the participation of several other diverse experts, who offered their own insights on this passionate issue, including “parental alienation” and possibly false allegations of child abuse: Sean Thomas Allen Sr., Linda Gottlieb, Jason Houck, Rael LaPenta, Anthony Pappas, and Chris S. O’Sullivan. Many participants suggested a follow-up to this timely forum in 2024.

A 110-minute video of this forum is online: https://youtu.be/EuL6Ek_LM5o

This forum was hosted by the Fordham Law-Psychology Seminar, in cooperation with a consortium of several groups: Psi Chi Honor Society, FIRST, Manhattan Psychological Association, SPSSI-NY, and NYSPA Division of Forensic Psychology. For any details, contact Professor Takooshian at takoosh@aol.com

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The Gabriella Boyd Memorial Foundation was created on April 28, 2018, after a tragic and devastating loss of Gabriella at 2 1/2 years old.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has purchased a flag for Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙

Thank you for being a voice for Gabriella and for all the children who are no longer with us. Thank you for standing up for the children who are still in situations where they feel they don’t have a voice. This month, we will be loud for them. This month, we remind everyone that speaking up matters—because it can save a life.

It’s not too late to purchase your flag! This initiative runs throughout the entire month of April.

We are so grateful for your continued support of The Gabriella Boyd Memorial Foundation and for helping us keep Gabriella’s legacy and memory alive. While this month is especially difficult for our family, we hold onto the beautiful memories of our sweet ladybug and remain committed to fighting for justice and accountability.

Please click the link to purchase your flag today and stand with us 💙

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We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has purchased a flag for Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙Thank you for being a voice for Gabriella and for all the children who are no longer with us. Thank you for standing up for the children who are still in situations where they feel they don’t have a voice. This month, we will be loud for them. This month, we remind everyone that speaking up matters—because it can save a life.It’s not too late to purchase your flag! This initiative runs throughout the entire month of April.We are so grateful for your continued support of The Gabriella Boyd Memorial Foundation and for helping us keep Gabriella’s legacy and memory alive. While this month is especially difficult for our family, we hold onto the beautiful memories of our sweet ladybug and remain committed to fighting for justice and accountability.Please click the link to purchase your flag today and stand with us 💙

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April is around the corner—a month that is deeply emotional for our family, but also one that carries an important purpose. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙
This year, instead of pinwheels, we’ve chosen to create a yard flag to raise awareness—something visible, meaningful, and powerful. A symbol that helps others recognize the importance behind the blue pinwheel and the message it represents.
In loving memory of Gabriella, and all the innocent lives taken far too soon, we stand for the children who are still living in abusive homes—waiting to be seen, heard, and protected. We ask you to join us in being their voice.
Proceeds from each purchase will go directly to THE Gabriella Boyd Memorial Foundation. Your support helps us continue our mission: supporting parents fighting to be in their children’s lives and advocating for legislation that ensures Gabriella’s voice continues to be heard.
Please click the link on my bio to purchase your flag, and join us on April 1st as we stand together to raise awareness.

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April is around the corner—a month that is deeply emotional for our family, but also one that carries an important purpose. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙
This year, instead of pinwheels, we’ve chosen to create a yard flag to raise awareness—something visible, meaningful, and powerful. A symbol that helps others recognize the importance behind the blue pinwheel and the message it represents.
In loving memory of Gabriella, and all the innocent lives taken far too soon, we stand for the children who are still living in abusive homes—waiting to be seen, heard, and protected. We ask you to join us in being their voice.
Proceeds from each purchase will go directly to THE Gabriella Boyd Memorial Foundation. Your support helps us continue our mission: supporting parents fighting to be in their children’s lives and advocating for legislation that ensures Gabriella’s voice continues to be heard.
Please click the link on my bio to purchase your flag, and join us on April 1st as we stand together to raise awareness.

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April is around the corner, not only is it one of the hardest months for myself and the family but it is also a month that is Child Abuse Prevention Month! This year instead of pinwheels we choose to do a yard flad to help raise awareness but also so purple could read and understand when they see a blue pinwheel!

In memory of Gabriella and all the innocent lives that were taken too soon, for the children who are still living in a,abusive household that are waiting to be rescued, join us in being their voice!

The profits from purchasing this on this platform will go to our organization THE Gabriella Boyd Memorial Foundation to help us continue helping parents fighting to be in the children`s lives, to lobby for legislation to continue giving Gabriella the voice she deserves.

Please click the link on our bio to purchase and be ready on April 1st to raise awareness!

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April is around the corner, not only is it one of the hardest months for myself and the family but it is also a month that is Child Abuse Prevention Month! This year instead of pinwheels we choose to do a yard flad to help raise awareness but also so purple could read and understand when they see a blue pinwheel!

In memory of Gabriella and all the innocent lives that were taken too soon, for the children who are still living in a,abusive household that are waiting to be rescued, join us in being their voice!

The profits from purchasing this on this platform will go to our organization THE Gabriella Boyd Memorial Foundation to help us continue helping parents fighting to be in the children`s lives, to lobby for legislation to continue giving Gabriella the voice she deserves.

Please click the link in our bio to purchase and be ready on April 1st to raise awareness!

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April is around the corner, not only is it one of the hardest months for myself and the family but it is also a month that is Child Abuse Prevention Month! This year instead of pinwheels we choose to do a yard flad to help raise awareness but also so purple could read and understand when they see a blue pinwheel!

In memory of Gabriella and all the innocent lives that were taken too soon, for the children who are still living in a,abusive household that are waiting to be rescued, join us in being their voice!

The profits from purchasing this on this platform will go to our organization THE Gabriella Boyd Memorial Foundation to help us continue helping parents fighting to be in the children`s lives, to lobby for legislation to continue giving Gabriella the voice she deserves.

Please click the link in our bio to purchase and be ready on April 1st to raise awareness! ...

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