Senate Supports Awareness Against International Parental Child Abduction.
The US Senate designates April as Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month to raise public awareness about the severe emotional and physical harm caused by these abductions. The resolution urges the State Department to fully use existing legal tools, including negotiating agreements with non-Hague countries, to improve the return rate of abducted US children. It reaffirms the commitment to protecting children from being illegally removed from the country.
Key points
Designates April as a month dedicated to raising awareness about the devastating consequences of international parental child abduction.
Calls for the State Department to maximize the use of existing laws (like the Goldman Act) to negotiate agreements and secure the return of children from non-compliant countries.
Highlights that parental child abduction is recognized as a form of child abuse with severe negative impacts on the child's well-being.
Status:
Adopted
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