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Overview of Dr. Richard Gardner's Opinions
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Pedophilia and Child Sexual Abuse http://www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/pas/RAG.html

Richard A. Gardner, M.D., is the creator of the creator and main proponent for Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) theory. Prior to his suicide, Gardner was an unpaid part-time clinical professor of child psychiatry at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University . He made his money mainly as a forensic expert.
PAS was developed by Dr Richard Gardner in 1985 based on his personal observations and work as an expert witness, often on behalf of fathers accused of molesting their children. Gardner asserted that PAS is very common and he saw manifestations of this syndrome in over 90% of the custody conflicts he evaluated--even when abuse allegations are not raised (Gardner, 1987, p. 67).1 Gardner (September 6, 1993) claimed that PAS is "a disorder of children, arising almost exclusively in child-custody disputes, in which one parent (usually the mother) programs the child to hate the other parent (usually the father)."2
Gardner 's theory of PAS has had a profound effect on how the court systems in our country handle allegations of child sexual abuse, especially during divorce. Gardner has authored more than 250 books and articles with advice directed towards mental health professionals, the legal community, divorcing adults and their children. Gardner 's private publishing company, Creative Therapeutics, published his many books, cassettes, and videotapes.3 Information available on Gardner 's website indicates that he has been certified to testify as an expert in approximately 400 cases, both criminal and civil, in more than 25 states.4 Gardner 's work continues to serve as a basis for decisions affecting the welfare of children in courtrooms across the nation. He is considered a leading authority in family courts and has even been described as the "guru" of child custody evaluations.4
Because Gardner 's PAS theory is based on his clinical observations--not scientific data--it must be understood in the context of his extreme views concerning women, pedophilia and child sexual abuse.
Gardner on pedophilia

The vast majority ("probably over 95%") of all sex abuse allegations are valid.
Gardner, R.A. (1991). Sex Abuse Hysteria: Salem Witch Trials Revisited . Cresskill, NJ: Creative Therapeutics (pp. 7, 140).
"There is a bit of pedophilia in every one of us."
Gardner, R.A. (1991). Sex Abuse Hysteria: Salem Witch Trials Revisited . Cresskill, NJ: Creative Therapeutics. (p. 118)
"Pedophilia has been considered the norm by the vast majority of individuals in the history of the world."
Gardner, R.A. (1992). True and False Accusations of Child Sex Abuse . Cresskill, NJ: Creative Therapeutics. (p. 592-3)
Similarly, "intrafamilial pedophilia (that is, incest) is widespread and ... is probably an ancient tradition"
Gardner, R.A. (1991). Sex Abuse Hysteria: Salem Witch Trials Revisited . Cresskill, NJ: Creative Therapeutics. (p. 119)
"It is because our society overreacts to it [pedophilia] that children suffer."
Gardner, R.A. (1992). True and False Accusations of Child Sex Abuse . Cresskill, NJ: Creative Therapeutics. (pp. 594-5)
Pedophilia may enhance the survival of the human species by serving "procreative purposes."
Gardner, R.A. (1992). True and False Accusations of Child Sex Abuse . Cresskill, NJ: Creative Therapeutics. (pp. 24-5)
Pedophilia "is a widespread and accepted practice among literally billions of people."
Gardner, R.A. (1986). Child Custody Litigation: A Guide for Parents and Mental Health Professionals . Cresskill, NJ: Creative Therapeutics, (p. 93)
In addition, Gardner proposes that many different types of human sexual behavior, includingpedophilia, sexual sadism, necrophilia (sex with corpses), zoophilia (sex with animals), coprophilia (sex involving defecation), can be seen as having species survival value and thus do "not warrant being excluded from the list of the `so-called natural forms of human sexual behavior.'"
See, Gardner, R.A. (1992). True and False Accusations of Child Sex Abuse . Cresskill, NJ: Creative Therapeutics. (pp. 18-32)
Gardner on the sexual aggressiveness of children

Gardner suggests that children want to have sex with adults and may seduce them.http://www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/pas/RAG.html

1.  The Leadership Council - PR Rind Study
   www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/rind/pr.html
2.  Dr. Richard Gardner: A Review of His Theories and Opinions
   www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/res/dallam/2.html
   by Stephanie J. Dallam, RN, MSN, FNP ... In 1992, an article in The National LawJournal described Gardner "as one of the most prominent--some say dangerous--voices espousing ..... Comparison of Gardner 's Views with Those of NAMBLA.
3.  Parental Alienation Syndrome & Parental Alienation: Research Reviews Parental Alienation Syndrome & Parental Alienation: Research Reviewshttp://www.drhavlicek.com/must_read_articles.htm
   By Joan S. Meier 1
4. The Danger of Pedophilia Preying on America’s Innocent
   http://www.truthmagazine.com/archives/volume44/V44020307.htm
   Chris Reeves
5. 2009 A Historical Perspective on Parental Alienation Syndrome and Parental Alienation Joan S. Meier http://scholarship.law.gwu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1857&context=faculty_publications
6. The Evidentiary Admissibility of Parental Alienation Syndrome: Science, Law, and Policy Jennifer Hoult http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=910267
7.  Myths That Place Children At Risk During Custody Litigation Dallam. S. J., & Silberg, J. L. (Jan/Feb 2006). Myths that place children at risk during custody disputes. Sexual Assault Report, 9(3), 33-47. (PDF) Myth 5: Parental alienation syndrome is a common, well-documented phenomenon.http://www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/res/cust_myths.html
8. Navigating Custody & Visitation Evaluations in Cases with Domestic Violence: A Judge’s Guide page 24-25 www.ncjfcj.org/sites/default/files/navigating_cust.pdf


9. Dallam, S. J. (1999). Parental Alienation Syndrome: Is it scientific? In E. St. Charles & L. Crook (Eds.), Expose: The failure of family courts to protect children from abuse in custody disputes. Los Gatos, CA: Our Children Our Children Charitable Foundation. http://www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/res/dallam/3.html
10.  THE “FRIENDLY PARENT” CONCEPT: A FLAWED FACTOR FOR CHILD CUSTODY Margaret K. Dore∗
    http://www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/res/dallam/3.html
11. National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges A Judicial Guide to Child Safety in Custody Caseshttp://www.ncjfcj.org/.../files/judicial%20guide_0_0.pdf
12. Criminal Rewards: The Impact of Parent Alienation Syndrome on Families Andraé L. Brownhttp://www.leadershipcouncil.org/docs/Brown_PAS_impact.pdf
13. Parental Alienation Syndrome: What Professionals Need to Know Part 2 of 2
    http://www.ndaa.org/ncpca_update_v16_no7.html
14.  Parental Alienation Syndrome: What Professionals Need to Know Part 1 of 2 http://www.ndaa.org/ncpca_update_v16_no6.html
15. Our Children Are At Risk and Their Health Is Endangered: What Are Their Legal Rights, How Do We Hold the Courts Accountable to Protect Them, and What Can Psychologists Do? Toby Kleinman, JD,  page 6-8 http://www.apatraumadivision.org/newsletter/newsletter_2012_springsummer.pdf
16.  Implications of the Kinsey Reports on Child Custody Cases
    How Junk Sex Science Created a Paradigm Shift in Society, Legislation and the Judiciary
    By Judith A. Reisman, Ph.D.
    See section "State Legislation"
    Texas: A Case Study
    Many women have testified under oath regarding the forced removal of their children based on the scientifically inept theory of Parental Alienation Syndrome promulgated by Kinseyan-adherent Richard Gardner and his disciples. This suggests that few judges have read the following excerpt from the report of the Attorney General's Task Force on Family Violence.
    Judges should treat incest and molestation as serious criminal offenses.... Incarceration, whether in hospitals, treatment centers or prisons, is absolutely essential to the protection of the nation's children. The only true protection for children from a pedophile is incapacitation of the offender.25
    http://www.drjudithreisman.com/.../08/implications_of.html
17.  Did n.a.m.b.l.a cite Richard Gardner parental alienation inventor in their reading list? I think yes " from 1993-2015" warning we do not support clicking on these links https://sites.google.com/site/parentalalienationinventor/home/did-n-a-m-b-a-cite-richard-gardner/didnamblaciterichardgardnerparentalalienationinventorintheirreadinglistithinkyes