Protect a Child Failed by the System-Stop Child Abuse

Kelly is the mother of an 8-year-old boy named Jaxon. For the past three years, she has been fighting to protect her son after he bravely disclosed sexual abuse. Since then, instead of receiving protection, he has been silenced by a system that put legal games and technicalities above his safety. Despite repeated outcries to therapists, evaluators, and even during supervised visits, the very institutions meant to protect him have failed. She is still fighting every day to keep her son safe, but she cannot do it alone

Jaxon’s First Disclosure

In September 2022, Jaxon disclosed abuse. His behaviors at home and school had already shown something was deeply wrong—regression, anxiety, and outbursts. He told his therapist about what had happened, and later made similar statements to a court-appointed custody evaluator and a sexual abuse evaluator. Each time, his story remained consistent. He has never recanted.

Investigations Mishandled

Despite these repeated disclosures, the initial CPS and law enforcement investigations were mishandled. Jaxon’s forensic interview lasted only 29 minutes and never asked the right questions. Key witnesses were never contacted. Ultimately, the case was closed as “unable to determine”—not because the abuse was disproven, but because the investigation did not gather enough evidence.

Family Court Battles

Instead of protection, Kelly was dragged into years of family court battles. She spent over $550,000 on legal fees and was forced to take out a loan with 10% interest just to keep fighting. During this time, Jaxon’s father missed nearly 40% of his supervised visits, and Jaxon frequently begged not to go because he did not feel safe.

Court-appointed experts—including his therapist, custody evaluator, and sexual abuse evaluator—all documented Jaxon’s consistent disclosures. Yet, when the case finally went to a jury trial, much of this evidence was excluded. Family court treated Kelly’s attempts to protect Jaxon as “parental alienation” instead of hearing his voice. The jury ultimately granted primary custody to his father.

Life After the Verdict

Since then, Jaxon’s life has drastically changed. He was forced to change his last name, switch schools, and lose access to his longtime therapist and pediatrician. His grades dropped, he lost trusted adults in his life, and he has continued making outcries of abuse—to CPS, his new school, and even during supervised visits.

In February 2025, law enforcement reopened his case with new evidence from court proceedings. CPS has also conducted new interviews where Jaxon again disclosed. Still, both agencies have told Kelly their hands are tied by custody orders—leaving Jaxon unprotected while we wait on the District Attorney’s decision. Since when do custody orders trump a crime?

Why They Need Help

Kelly has done everything she can as a mother. If you know Kelly, you have witnessed her fight tirelessly and with unwavering determination to protect her son. She spent her life savings, took on crushing debt, and dedicated every ounce of strength to protecting her child. But she cannot do this alone anymore.

Your donation will help:

• Cover ongoing legal expenses in the fight for Jaxon’s safety.

• Pay for professional advocacy to push for accountability in CPS, law enforcement, and the DA’s office.

• Provide stability and counseling resources for Jaxon as he copes with this seemingly endless trauma.

A Larger Systemic Problem

What is happening to Kelly & Jax is not rare. Research shows that when mothers report sexual abuse in custody cases, they lose custody in up to 90% of cases if accused of “alienation.” Every year, an estimated 58,000 children in the U.S. are ordered into unsafe contact with abusive parents. Jaxon’s story is one of thousands.

When a child discloses abuse, the protective parent should not need to spend a dime on lawyers. The system should step in an protect the child. Without evidence to prove abuse beyond a reasonable doubt in a criminal court, charges are often not filed to protect the victims. This leaves victims to fight for themselves in family court & often without criminal charges, family courts refuse to acknowledge abuse.

Here are just some of the statistics:

• In cases reported to child protection services, 50% showed emotional or psychological abuse, yet only 9% were acknowledged by CPS at the time of referral. Click here for more.

• Estimates from the Leadership Council on Child Abuse and Interpersonal Violence suggest that over 58,000 children per year are placed into unsupervised contact with abusive parents—even though abuse is involved. Click here for more.

• Family courts are noted to frequently ignore or underplay risks posed by abusive individuals, despite clear evidence of danger. Click here for more.

• Advocates note that abuse allegations can actually harm the accuser’s position in custody disputes, as courts often respond with skepticism or accuse the mother of “alienation.” Click here for more.

Call to Action

Please help Kelly protect Jaxon and shine a light on the systemic failures that endanger children every day in this country.

Every share, every donation, every voice matters!

Jaxon told the truth. He deserves to be heard. He deserves to be safe.

If we don’t stand up for children like Jaxon, who will?

#Justice4Jax

If you want to avoid the fees associated with donating here, use the below:

Zelle: Kelly’s number

Cash App: https://cash.app/$KellyKeke23

Venmo: @Kelly_Glen

If you want to get to know Kelly & Jaxon a little better here is a link to Kelly's TikTok

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