Northampton families urged to share their stories for new parental alienation documentary

PAPA – People Against Parental Alienation is producing the documentary exploring parental alienation, family separation and the campaign for reform of the family justice system.

Filming is due to take place across the East of England and surrounding areas at the end of September and beginning of October, with Northampton among eight locations being visited by the production team.

The documentary will explore the roots and growth of PAPA, which was founded in 2016 and has developed from a grassroots campaign into an international organisation.

But organisers say a major focus will be on the experiences of families affected by the issues it campaigns on.

The production team is particularly keen to hear from people in and around Northampton who would be willing to share their experiences on camera.

These include formerly alienated adult children, mothers and fathers, grandparents, step-parents, siblings and other extended family members, as well as supporters of PAPA and its campaigns.

PAPA founder Simon Cobb said: “More importantly, we want to give a voice to the families behind the statistics.

“We want to hear from parents who have lost years with their children, grandparents who have suddenly disappeared from a grandchild’s life, adult children who now understand what happened to them, and families who have lived through a system that too often failed to resolve conflict before relationships were destroyed.

“These stories deserve to be heard.”

PAPA says its central message is that children should have the opportunity to enjoy safe, loving and meaningful relationships with both sides of their family wherever it is safe to do so.

The documentary will also examine calls for greater accountability, earlier intervention and reform within the family justice system.

People in Northampton interested in taking part or sharing their story are being asked to contact PAPA directly through its website.