IL SR0066

Declares April 25, 2025 as Parental Alienation Awareness Day in Illinois to encourage understanding, prevention, and intervention efforts supporting healthy family relationships

Defines parental alienation as behavior by a parent or trusted adult (grandparent, aunt, uncle) that intentionally or unintentionally disrupts the relationship between a child and a parent

Cites research indicating approximately 3.9 million children in the United States are affected by moderate to severe parental alienation, with over 22 million parents experiencing related challenges

Identifies alienating behaviors as including disparaging comments about the other parent, restricting contact, discouraging communication, and fostering unfounded fears

Commits to equipping communities, educators, and caregivers with tools to identify and respond to behaviors negatively impacting family relationships and children's mental health