What if your child could be taken without a judge?
When Paul Emmons took in eight-year-old Aaron, the boy was traumatized—but healing. Then, Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare removed him. No abuse. No neglect. No court hearing.
This memoir and exposé reveals the cracks in Oregon’s child welfare system—and what it cost one child, one family, and countless others. This isn’t just Aaron’s story. It’s Oregon’s.
This memoir and exposé reveals the cracks in Oregon’s child welfare system—and what it cost one child, one family, and countless others. This isn’t just Aaron’s story. It’s Oregon’s.
“No police investigation. No judge. No jury.
Just a form, a box checked, and a child taken.”
— NO JUDGE NO JURY
Meet Paul M. Emmons
Author, Advocate, Founder
Paul is a father, systems reform advocate, and trauma-informed parenting coach. A former foster youth turned nonprofit founder, Paul brings lived experience and unflinching truth to the fight for child welfare reform.
His voice has helped countless families fight back—with clarity, compassion, and courage.