“I thought only strangers kidnapped children." - David, age 8. When Michelle first called Child Find, she was emotionally exhausted and frustrated over her experience with law enforcement regarding the abduction of her sons, David, 8 and … [Read more...]
To the Dark Web and Back
Missing children’s cases don’t often end tidily like a movie. The impact of parental abduction can have lasting negative effects on a child, and a parent’s effort to stabilize life is a messy affair. This story is no different, though its ending does offer us some hope and … [Read more...]
International Abduction – Aaron’s Notes
I think a lot of folks have the impression that international parental abduction is largely a matter remedied through the legal system. While it’s true that a solid court order can greatly reduce the risks, it often does little to assuage some parents’ concerns over that … [Read more...]
International Abduction – Shari’s Notes
We’ve had some cases that are stark reminders of the differences in global practices and traditions as to how children are to be raised. I’ve spoken with many parents with children born and raised in the USA, but fearful that the other parent is planning to abduct the child to … [Read more...]
International Abduction – Javier’s Notes
As a Spanish-language case worker, many of my callers have strong ties to Mexico and other foreign countries, so it’s important to keep in mind the risk of international parental abduction. When the abduction has already happened, options are more limited. Many Spanish-language … [Read more...]
