Legally Snatched

Synopsis

In a system purportedly designed to protect children, countless families find themselves ensnared by injustice. "Legally Snatched" rips back the curtain on the U.S. child welfare and family court systems, exposing the devastating trauma inflicted upon kinship caregivers and biological families through unlawful removals, falsified records, and state agency misconduct. Author Destiny Nicole, a kinship caregiver and legal advocate, courageously shares her own harrowing fight and the stories of others, revealing the systemic failures that tear families apart. This powerful memoir is more than just a personal testimony; it's a critical examination of a broken system and a beacon of hope for those caught within its grasp. Blending raw, descriptive narrative with essential legal insights, "Legally Snatched" serves as both validation and guide, offering courage, understanding, and practical direction to families fighting for reunification and justice. It is a call to action for reform, accountability, and a fundamental shift in how we protect children without dismantling the very families meant to nurture them.