Effects of International Parental Child Abduction on Abducted Children and Left-Behind Parents

The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor is seeking to fund a research study on the effects of international parental child abduction on abducted children and left-behind parents. The study aims to identify the short- and long-term effects of international parental child abduction across multiple domains, including psychological/mental health, child development, child welfare, economics/finance, social and community factors, legal, law enforcement, and other governmental systems. The study also aims to identify gaps in support for children and left-behind parents impacted by international parental child abduction in the United States and recommend solutions to address these gaps. Key aspects of the job include: • Conducting a research study on the effects of international parental child abduction • Identifying short- and long-term effects of international parental child abduction across multiple domains • Identifying gaps in support for children and left-behind parents impacted by international parental child abduction in the United States • Recommending solutions to address the identified gaps in support