Seeking definition of 'parental alienation' as referenced and used by Cafcass in it's own current 'Operating Framework'

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Dear Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service,

In Cafcass's own current Operating Framework there are numerous references
to 'parental alienation', in relation to the impact of parental
behaviour on children.

Please detail how Cafcass formally defines 'parental alienation' as referenced in its Operating Framework.

Please detail (giving name, year and any references) what research (formal or informal, and historical or current) underpins Cafcass's definition of 'parental alienation' as referenced in its Operating Framework.

Please detail when and where Cafcass first used the phrase 'parental alienation' within formal documentation circulated to staff.

Please detail what formal guidance Cafcass gives staff to recognise 'parental alienation' as referenced in its Operating Framework.

Yours sincerely,

C. Hatcher

Governance - Cafcass, Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service

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Dear Sir/Madam

Thank you for your email.

Please find attached our formal acknowledgement of your Freedom of Information request.

Kind regards,

Governance Team | Cafcass
G [CAFCASS request email] |  www.cafcass.gov.uk 

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Governance - Cafcass, Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service

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Dear Sir/Madam

Thank you for your email.

Please find attached our response to your Freedom of Information request.

Kind regards,

Governance Team | Cafcass
G [CAFCASS request email] |  www.cafcass.gov.uk

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