Heritage Defense is now pleased to offer applicants and renewing members the option to make membership contributions on a monthly basis. “Many families who are eager to join Heritage Defense are not always in a financial position to make a lump sum annual contribution,” said Heritage Defense Attorney, Bradley Pierce. “Our new monthly contributions option […]
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Mother Criminalized for Spanking Child
Spanking your child can send you to jail. Rosalina Gonzales was arrested in December 2010 for spanking her nearly two-year-old daughter. Social services took all three of her children (and had not returned them as of June 15, 2011). The judge sentenced her to five years probation and practically told her that spanking was illegal.
Social Services Harasses Homeschooling Family in NY
In the March/April issue of The Homeschool Court Report, Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) reported about the Richard and Margie Cressy family from New York. In late 2009, New York social services charged the parents with child endangerment and arrested them. What had they done? Although they thought they had done so, Mr. and Mrs. […]
CHEC Invites Don Hart to Speak at Super Conference
Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC) has invited Don Hart to deliver two messages at its upcoming Rocky Mountain Super Conference on the Family. Other speakers include R.C. Sproul, Jr. and Doug Phillips, who are the featured speakers, along with Kevin Swanson and others. Heritage Defense will also be hosting an informational booth in the […]
Alford v. Greene: A Case with Far-Reaching Implications for Parents’ Rights
On March 1, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Alford v. Greene, a case questioning whether the government can interview children at public schools without parental consent. Regardless of the outcome of this case, public schools are a dangerous place for children to be.
Heritage Defense endorsed by Mike Smith, Voddie Baucham, R.C. Sproul, Jr., and Kevin Swanson
Along with the growing number of households who have chosen to unite with us as members of Heritage Defense, courageous leaders in the Christian community are standing with Heritage Defense in our mission to protect and empower Christian families. We are grateful for the faithful families and committed prayer warriors who support Heritage Defense, and […]
Kevin Swanson interviews Don Hart on Generations Radio
Heritage Defense Founder and President Don Hart was recently interviewed by pastor, homeschooling dad, and popular conference speaker Kevin Swanson on his radio show, Generations. Here is Mr. Swanson’s title and introduction for the show: When Social Services Knocks on Your Door: The Real and Present Risk of Losing Your Children Anonymous tips. Mandatory […]
Children taken from “Excessive Christians”
New Jersey social services has taken five children from an Army Major and his wife. The children were taken after one of the children had to receive emergency care for a medical condition. Social services claimed that this might have been a result of physical abuse, but after evidence was presented disproving the allegations, the […]
Social Services’ Curtain of Secrecy
In courtrooms around the country, decisions about child custody are being made behind closed doors, allowing social workers and agencies to remain unaccountable to the public. The L.A. Times reports that, although the social services agency in Los Angeles County has problems “too numerous to list and too serious to ignore,” one problem that compounds […]
The Government Steals Your Baby’s DNA
CNN reports that when a baby is born in the United States, the government takes a DNA sample from the child, and then tests the sample for a whole multitude of diseases and disorders – all without notice to or consent of the parents. Depending on the state, the child’s DNA sample is stored in […]