Survival Guide · Expert Advice
Tong's Tips
Practical guidance for individuals and families navigating false allegations, custody disputes, and child protection investigations.
It takes willpower, an aggressive mindset, resources, and experienced legal counsel to counter false abuse charges.
Dean Tong's survival tips are designed to help individuals understand the challenges they may face and the steps they can take to protect themselves.
If You've Been Wrongly Accused: Race to Justice!
- Retain expert legal counsel.
- Anticipate challenges and remain calm.
- Create a detailed chronology of events.
- Educate yourself and your legal team.
- Study current research on memory and suggestibility.
What to Do If You Have Been Accused
- Recognize you're in for the fight of your life.
- Become familiar with PAS, SAID, and False Memory Syndrome.
- Retain experienced legal counsel.
- Document every interaction and event.
- Request production of relevant records.
- Retain independent experts when necessary.
- Ensure your attorney has expert support.
- Secure supervised visitation when appropriate.
- Record conversations where legally permissible.
- Remain focused and persevere.
What Not to Do
- Do not admit to a crime you did not commit.
- Do not accept plea agreements without proper counsel.
- Do not reconcile with a false accuser prematurely.
- Do not discuss your case without your attorney.
- Do not waive constitutional rights unnecessarily.
- Do not lose hope.
Bona Fide Sexual Abuse
- Child discloses via free recall.
- Physical evidence is present.
- Child demonstrates genuine fear.
Fabricated Sexual Abuse
- Stories become increasingly inconsistent.
- Allegations arise during custody disputes.
- Descriptions contain implausible scenarios.
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