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· Did you know that 99% of all abductions in the United States are parental. More children are killed during parental abductions than stranger abductions. · Parental abductions occur most frequently as relationships end and custody becomes an issue. · The most prevalent quality in families that experience abduction is domestic violence. · The motivating factor of the parental abductor is revenge and rarely involves the consideration and welfare of the victim child. · Remember when investigating a parental abduction case that a child may be a great risk with their own parent.
Call Find the Children for help and resources: 888-477-6721 |
First Responding Officer - Checklist On Scene:Broadcast a BOL bulletin without delay to all police communications channels/other patrol officers/law enforcement agencies.Interview reporting party to verify the child is missing (NOTE: a child abducted by a parent is still a missing child) Verify child’s custody status Identify circumstance of disappearance and do a risk assessment. Determine WHEN, WHERE, & BY WHOM the child was last seen Identify the child victim’s “comfort zone” (in terms of how far from home and where the child is used to going on his/her own) Based on available information make an initial determination of the type of abduction (Family, Non-Family or Other) Obtain detailed descriptions of the victim, abductor, family history, vehicles, etc. Broadcast updated information. Treat any disappearance as an abduction case until further information is developed.
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Reference Numbers:Federal Bureau of Investigation Department of Justice Local District Attorney Child Abduction Unit California Highway Patrol Find The Children National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: |
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