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Guardianship Abuse: Bad Apples or Tip of the Iceberg?

January 2025

When cases involving high-profile individuals, like Britney Spears, make national headlines, issues surrounding guardianship and conservatorship take center stage. But after those specific cases resolve and national interest fades, the systemic issues remain. We have very little data on how the guardianship system is actually working, and the scope and prevalence of guardianship abuse remains unclear. We don’t know how many individuals suffer abuse under guardianship. We don’t know to what extent guardianship, when properly executed, improves the lives of those it’s intended to serve.

DOJ Accept Applications for Financial Assistance from Eligible Victims of Crimes Involving Child Sexual Abuse Material


Justice Department to Accept Applications for Financial Assistance from Eligible Victims of Crimes Involving Child Sexual Abuse Material

WASHINGTON, DC — The Department of Justice has announced that it is now accepting applications from eligible victims of federal child pornography offenses seeking a court order for a one-time payment of $35,000, adjusted for inflation. The payment is intended to help support the long-term material and...