Peter Thomas Senese, Acclaimed Author of 'Chasing The Cyclone' Speaks Before Florida Senate

Author, Filmmaker, and Children’s Advocate Peter Thomas Senese is a successful Chasing Parent committed to raising society’s awareness on the dangers that exist when a child is abducted by one parent from another. In the United States, it is estimated that approximately 400,000 parental child abductions occur each year, with an estimated 10,000 of these abduction crimes against defenseless children being international in nature. Tragically, many internationally abducted children are never returned. Too many are lost forever.

The arsenal of skillfully crafted and riveting tools the outspoken children’s advocate has created in order to educate others about the travesty of child abduction include the critically acclaimed upcoming worldwide publication of Chasing The Cyclone and the release of the now completed groundbreaking documentary film Chasing Parents: Racing Into The Storms Of International Parental Child Abduction. Both book and film will be released in multiple languages, including French and Spanish.

In commenting about the growing success of Chasing The Cyclone and Chasing Parents: Racing Into The Storms Of International Parental Child Abduction, Peter Thomas Senese stated, “When I wrote Chasing The Cyclone and when I produced the film Chasing Parents I did so with one goal in mind, and that was to be able to create thoughtful, provoking, and highly educational entertainment vehicles that would shake the tree and raise global awareness on the terrible and dangerous plight of innocent children and targeted parents who must unexpectedly race into some of the darkest, and at times, deadliest storms you could ever imagine once a child is abducted, particularly across international borders. But education in itself was not my specific goal – the real target was to be able to use these products in order to assist in changing the legal landscape for children and victimized parents. This meant to strongly participate in the dialogue of creating laws that would serve our nation’s children.

“International Parental Child Abduction is no joke. It is a growing worldwide epidemic that could be halted in its tracks if two critical actions unilaterally take place. Critically, the first is that preventive laws must be established that would enable local courts of jurisdiction the opportunity to assess risk factors and act accordingly before an international parental child abduction occurs. The second task is that all nations must be held accountable for harboring parental child abductors who steal children across international borders either as a direct breach of the Hague Convention or as a direct violation of laws originating from the child’s place of original jurisdiction.”

Peter Thomas Senese has been one of the main orchestrators behind the advancement of Florida’s lawmakers to pass the state’s Child Abduction Prevention Act written by advocate Carolyn Ann Vlk, and sponsored by Representative Darryl Rouson and Senator Eleanor Sobel. Presently, The legislation has passed unanimously through two Senate Committees and one House Committee. The bill is expected to be placed before to legislative councils for review in the coming week. Over the past month, Senese has provided members of both Florida’s Senate and House of Representatives with copies of Chasing The Cyclone, and, has directed many legislators and their aides to the Chasing The Cyclone website, where they have been able to view the specifically created educational segments of Chasing Parents: Racing Into The Storms Of International Parental Child Abduction.

“It has been very satisfying to know that the true intent in creating Chasing The Cyclone and producing Chasing Parents – which was to inform lawmakers on the real challenges of child abduction, and offer solutions that could reduce the number of crimes against our children is actually having the impact I envisioned and hoped for when I first set out to create these tools. Having spent substantial time in person or on the telephone with Florida’s policymakers and their legislative aides, it is truly gratifying to learn that people are paying attention to the works I have created. And it is most pleasing to see the number of online viewers based in Tallahassee who have spent time watching the educational documentary film I and Ken Connelly – who was a victim of abduction and is one of our lead advocates on this bill – have created. And though we know we, along with Captain William Lake and Carolyn Ann Vlk all know we have a long way to go and a short time to get there before this bill becomes law, it is satisfying to know that my efforts may be making a difference. And make no mistake, the goal is high: It is to create law that will protect our children.”

Carolyn Ann Vlk, Florida’s Child Abduction Prevention Act and chief architect added, “The assistance of Peter Thomas Senese, the author of the critically acclaimed Chasing The Cyclone, and the producer/narrator of Chasing Parents: Racing Into The Storms of International Parental Child Abduction, to bring this legislation to the forefront of Florida’s legislators has been immeasurable. Peter Thomas’ professionalism, dedication, organization, commitment, and skills as a writer, speaker, filmmaker, and advocate has had a far-reaching effect. Whether it was sending a vast number of Florida’s lawmakers copies of ‘Chasing The Cyclone’, or directing them to view the documentary film on abduction, ‘Chasing Parents’, or creating the bill’s website, or flying into Tallahassee to speak before our legislative government, or paying for airline tickets so other advocates can petition our Senators and Representatives, Peter Thomas Senese has been open, fully committed, and unselfish. His willingness to share his personal story as that of a chasing parent while recovering his own child has touched the hearts of many, including the legislators he has met or communicated with. I am eternally grateful for his dedication, his ability to educate our lawmakers by providing them with copies of Chasing The Cyclone and creating the documentary Chasing Parents – all have played a significant role in creating further understanding for our lawmakers. I deeply respect his commitment to assist with the implementation of a law that will prevent other families from experiencing the tragedy of child abduction. Peter Thomas Senese’ impact has been far reaching.

The Author of Throwing Stones, the landmark book on child abduction written from the eyes of an abducted child, Mr. Ken Connelly stated, “Peter Thomas Senese, is a Chasing Parent who unexpectedly entered the world of international parental child abduction. However, working through The Hague Courts, Peter successfully reunited with his child. The obstacles he faced were extraordinary, but Peter Thomas Senese did what he needed to in order to protect his son, and bring him home. When considering the remarkable act of reunification, what stands out just as impressive is how Peter Thomas Senese, realizing just how fortunate he and his own son were, decided to try and make a difference for others by educating society on the dangers and difficulties all parties face when a parental child abduction occurs. So he has created several valuable tools for other parents that presently are or may one day have to deal with parental child abduction. This includes writing the powerful and impactful book Chasing The Cyclone penned under Peter Thomas, and which I highly recommend. In producing CHASING PARENTS: Racing Into The Storms Of International Parental Child Abduction, Peter consulted with me on numerous occasions with respect to all aspects of this film, including the perspective and needs of a child who was abducted. It was out intent to be able to increase the public’s understanding on abduction, and help change the legal environment responsible for overseeing the best interest of children.”

Peter Thomas Senese, the father who dropped everything and chased into the cyclones of abduction and after his own child said, “If you are a parent chasing after your child, you must know hope, know faith, and allow the love you have for your child or children to fuel you. And never, never give up in the belief that you will bring your child home.”

Chasing The Cyclone, the thrilling, gut-wrenching, and gripping love story of a father and his son, penned under Peter Thomas, and praised by critiques as a book all loving parents or individuals who hope to have children must read, will be released in hardcover wherever books are sold on June 1st, 2010. Chasing Parents: Racing Into The Storms Of International Parental Child Abduction, the documentary film on international parental child abduction, will be released in late June, and will be made complimentary of charge to all courts, legislators, and children advocacy organizations involved with child abduction courtesy of Pacifica TWST.

For more information please visit www.chasingthecyclone.com

Interview With Carolyn Ann Vlk, Florida's Child Abduction Prevention Act bill author.

An Interview with Carolyn Ann Vlk, Author of Florida’s ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ bill.

Carolyn Ann Vlk is the author and writer of Florida’s Child Abduction Prevention Act bill. If the legislation becomes law, thousands of children and their parents in the state of Florida will be thankful that a tenacious mother who was initially trying to protect her own son from being abducted had the brains and audacity to try and write a law that would not only protect her own child, but children everywhere in the state.

Today, Florida’s ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ is moving swiftly toward becoming law. With two Senate Committees and one House Committee all voting unanimously for the bill’s passage into law, we were able to ask the tireless Carolyn Ann Vlk some important questions.

1. Florida's 'Child Abduction Prevention Act' bill is being referred to as potential landmark legislation if the bill is enacted into law. What can you tell us about this legislation?

This legislation is long overdue. When I first began researching child abduction I was shocked to find that most states, including Florida, had very little, if any preventative laws in place that would preempt abduction from occurring. It has been and continues to be my desire to set the State of Florida apart by creating laws that would protect our children, and by doing so, demonstrate Florida’s commitment to the safety of our children while also creating model legislation for other states to follow.

2. What is the present condition of parental child abduction in America?


The statistics are staggering. Approximately every three minutes a family member in our country abducts a child. The government and institutional reports state that there are approximately 380,000 parental abductions each year, though many individuals believe this number is much higher. So, child abduction is not a new problem, but it is a fast-growing one, nearing epidemic proportions. Yet, and despite the increases in both domestic and international parental abductions, preventative legislation has been slow in coming. I believe that a lack of education exists across the board, which only furthers the systems in place charged to protect the welfare of our children, from effectively doing so. Parents, attorneys, family court personnel, law enforcement officers, and policy makers have been uninformed, uneducated, and untrained in the areas of parental child abduction. Research is this area has not been forthcoming quick enough, either. This ignorance has served to empower potential abductors, who typically show little concern over the crimes they openly commit. I remain hopeful that change is imminent as we now have the attention of the people in this state and our lawmakers. We do have the ability to implement changes to better protect all children. Part of this change is Florida’s ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’.

3. What would most readers be shocked to learn with respect to parental child abduction?

There are many things that stand out. That data from the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) indicates that a family member commits 78 % of all child abductions. Also, that nearly 70% of all law enforcement agencies do not have guidelines or the resources to respond to family abduction. Additionally, there are nearly 400,000 parental child abductions that occur each year. Of this total, it is believed that there are over 10,000 criminal international parental child abductions that occur each year. When considering those cases that are reported, you must keep in mind that some parents purposefully choose not to report, and that in some cases reporting is not allowed: for example, political asylum and dual-green card cases cannot file for a Hague application. In all international abduction cases the financial burden of the recovery of the abducted child falls solely on the left behind parent. And, in the cases of international abduction, many of these children never come home. Sadly, too many internationally abducted children have died due to this crime against our children. The fact is that parental abduction is a crime that is increasing dramatically each year, and there are few preventive laws in place that assess risk before it is too late.

4. What dangers does a child face when abducted internationally, and does this differ from a domestic abduction?

Any abduction, whether domestic or international, places a child in unnecessary danger. Children are often forced to assume a new identity and adjust to a new life away from everything and everyone that they have known. The abducting parent becomes a fugitive and thus, the child is forced to live a life on the run. The psychological damage that occurs to a child forced into this circumstance is immeasurable. I have now had the opportunity to have contact with adults who were abducted as children. All carry the scars of this abuse with them to this day. In speaking with them, I can tell you that the pain is still fresh some 20-30 years later. Living a life in hiding can also deny a child the right to an education, medical care, and lower their standard of living to the poverty level as the parent attempts to remain undetected. Parental alienation is real, and is to be expected. And even if the child is later returned, this type of damage can prevent a child from bonding with the left behind family. Unfortunately, in some of the most extreme cases, the abducting parent is so psychologically ill that the child is placed in circumstances where his or her life is in danger. These situations include being taken into countries where human life has little worth, being sold into the sexual slavery market or even being killed as a retaliatory action against the other parent.

5. For a parent who has had their child stolen from them by the other parent, are there significant differences between a domestic child recovery effort and an international child recovery effort?

The difficulties of locating, and the chances of a successful return become much more difficult and often times impossible once a child is removed from the United States. Locating a child abducted internationally is an extremely difficult task. The abducting parent has already planned well in advance and likely has assumed another identity along with the child. Essentially, they have the ability of going underground and then taking on a new identity. If you are fortunate enough to locate your child, you will then find that foreign governments are not required to abide by any civil order of the United States, and most do not. It becomes necessary to have legal counsel in both the United States and the country the child has been abducted to. This typically requires for the left behind parent to file a Hague Application – that is if they know where the child was taken to, and if that country is a signatory of the convention. Many nations, including most in the Middle East and Asia are not. Other nations such as Brazil and Germany do not uphold the spirit of the treaty they signed. And as you can imagine, the travel between the two countries, court costs and recovery expenses can quickly mount to hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not more . . . and all this is at the expense of the parent who has been left behind. Precious few of these parents possess the resources necessary to become a Chasing Parent in an attempt to gain the return of a child criminally abducted out of the United States.

6. You are the author of Florida’s ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ bill. Why did you set out to write this bill, and what is the likelihood that his bill will pass into law?

I am parent of a child at risk of international abduction. I began this journey in early 2007 in an effort to protect my own child. My husband had begun threatening to abduct our son and take him overseas, so I began researching ways to prevent that from happening. I opened a child abduction prevention case through the NCMEC and set out to learn everything I could about how to best ensure the safety of my child. As my knowledge increased, my caseworker at NCMEC began referring other abduction prevention parents to me. I began attempting to educate them and direct and connect them to resources and prevention methods. As I listened to their stories I was able to better understand where the system fails our children. I have learned that the family court systems needs to recognize the risk factors present for potential abductors and to implement the necessary safeguards. Since that I time, I have been actively advocating for change. The proposed legislation is the culmination of my efforts to achieve that goal.

Today, we are making steady progress towards improving the child protection law in Florida. I am pleased that the bill has passed unanimously through two committees in the Senate and the one House of Representatives committee. All indications are that the voices of those uniting together to plea for abduction prevention legislation are being heard.


7. Will this bill, if it becomes law, reduce the number of abductions in the state of Florida?

Absolutely! Proper risk assessment and the implementation of preventative measures in cases where a credible risk of abduction exists can drastically reduce the numbers of families lives impacted by the tragedy of child abduction. With nearly 400,000 reported cases in our nation alone, there is no question that this law will impact Florida, and hopefully, other states will then follow.

8. Representative Darryl Rouson is a known child activist and defender of children's rights. What is it like working with him as well as Senator Eleanor Sobel?


In July 2007 I sent out a very large number of letters to Florida politicians requesting assistance and/or advice on child abduction prevention measures. Representative Darryl Rouson was the only lawmaker who stepped forward, and expressed great concern over the information I shared with him and his legislative aid, Henry Moseley. Representative Rouson was shocked to learn just how severe and dangerous it is for children who face abduction. He suggested we work together to find a solution to this national tragedy by creating law that would allow the courts to assess risk factors associated with a potential child abduction, and further create laws that would allow a judge to address these threats. He has remained the strongest advocate for the children of our State, and his dedication and perseverance should be recognized and applauded by all. He is a true warrior in the fight for justice for those members of our society whose voices are often not heard, our children. I will forever remain indebted to him for his tireless efforts and staunch support as together we strive to implement this model legislation in the great state of Florida.

Once HB 787 was filed, Senator Eleanor Sobel stepped forward immediately with an offer to introduce it in the Senate as SB 1862. When we met for the first time I was immensely grateful to see that Senator Sobel shares the same type of commitment to protect our most vulnerable members of society: our children. Since that time, I have gotten to see just how compassionate and dedicated Senator Sobel is to the cause of children. She too is a warrior, and she is extraordinarily respected in Florida’s Senate. Without Senator Sobel’s leadership, the hope and promise that children will soon have laws in place that will protect them from abduction may not be the reality. It has been a pleasure to work with her and I have deep admiration for the work that she is doing to protect the children of our state.

9. Working on such a monumental piece of legislation surely requires a team effort. What can you say about your team?

I believe it would be difficult to ever duplicate a finer team as the individuals who are committed day-in and day-out on making Florida’s ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ law. Unquestionably, each member of our core group possesses such passion and dedication to the cause of protecting children. And we each bring something different to the table in the way of expertise and experience. Our desire to correct the deficiency in existing laws is the common thread that inspires us all. I am humbled and appreciative for the effort that everyone has expended.

The assistance of Peter Thomas Senese, the author of the critically acclaimed ‘Chasing The Cyclone’, and the producer/narrator of ‘Chasing Parents: Racing Into The Storms of International Parental Child Abduction’, to bring this legislation to the forefront of Florida’s legislators has been immeasurable. Peter Thomas’ professionalism, dedication, organization, commitment, and skills as a writer, speaker, filmmaker, and advocate has had a far-reaching effect. Whether it was sending a vast number of Florida’s lawmakers copies of ‘Chasing The Cyclone’, or directing them to view the documentary film on abduction, ‘Chasing Parents’, or creating the bill’s website, or flying into Tallahassee to speak before our legislative government, or paying for airline tickets so other advocates can petition our Senators and Representatives, Peter Thomas Senese has been open, fully committed, and unselfish. His willingness to share his personal story as that of a chasing parent while recovering his own child has touched the hearts of many, including the legislators he has met or communicated with. I am eternally grateful for his dedication, his ability to educate our lawmakers by providing them with copies of ‘Chasing The Cylclone’ and creating the documentary ‘Chasing Parents’ – all have played a significant role in creating further understanding for our lawmakers. I deeply respect his commitment to assist with the implementation of a law that will prevent other families from experiencing the tragedy of child abduction. Peter Thomas Senese’ impact has been far reaching.

Ken Connelly, the author of ‘Throwing Stones’ has been completely committed to the cause of protecting children from the fate of parental child abduction – a tragic and terrible experience he and his brother faced as children. Ken’s willingness to fly to Tallahassee and advocate for this bill to become law has had a substantial and meaningful weight upon lawmakers as he was a victim of the exact type of crime this legislation is trying to prevent. Ken has provided lawmakers with copies of ‘Throwing Stones’ – his fascinating book on child abduction, while also directing them to ‘Chasing Parents: Racing Into the Storms of International Parental Child Abduction’ he consulted on. His ability to share the tragedy of abduction while also pointing out how critical it is to have preventive laws in place in this state have been well-heard by our lawmakers. Unquestionably, his desire to educate others in all areas of abduction has been immeasurable, and this bill is that much closer to reality because of Ken’s outspoken advocacy. Ken is direct, honest, committed, and highly informed on all areas of child abduction. It is an honor and a privilege to work with him.

Captain William Lake is the loving father of a young girl who has been criminally detained and remains in Japan. It is now going on six years since Captain Lake’s daughter first started her journey into the world of abduction. Captain Lake has been a full and complete source of information – and through his testimony you can see and hear the sense of concern others have regarding child abduction – surely they do not wish to be in the shoes that Captain Lake and his family are presently in. Nevertheless, Captain Lake has demonstrated consistent unselfishness and commitment. He has come to Tallahassee on several occasions to testify before both the Senate and the House. He has spent endless hours meeting with legislators and their legislative aids, all in the name of protecting other children. I am most grateful to Captain Lake’s unmovable commitment to protect the children of our state.

Henry Moseley, Representative Darryl Rouson’s legislative aide has been a dynamo in Tallahassee. From the beginning, Henry recognized just how severe of an issue child abduction in our state and our country is, and how failure to have preventive laws in place only aids a would-be abductor. With this realization, Henry spent a great deal of time researching and understanding all the critical components of child abduction. And then armed with this knowledge, he has worked with great dedication and he has helped orchestrate this bill’s movement into both the House and Senate. Without Henry Moseley, I doubt this bill would have moved as quickly and as far along as it has. Henry Mosley is as hard-working as they come, is extraordinarily intelligent, honest, and committed to the welfare and best interest of the children of Florida.

So that’s our core team: one parent who has tried to protect her child from being abducted, one adult who was parentally abducted, one parent who presently has a child still missing, one parent who recovered their child, and one legislative aide, like the rest of us, who is committed to protecting our children.

10. Florida’s Child Abduction Prevention Act bill has had two Florida Senate committees pass the legislation unanimously, and, one House committee thus far has also unanimously passed the bill. What is next, and can we expect this bill to become law?

Next up is to be put on the agenda to be heard in the Senate in Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations. In the House we need to be heard in Policy Council and Criminal and Civil Justice Policy Council. In order to be heard we must be placed on the agenda. The public can help ensure that this occurs by contacting the Chairs of the Councils to inform them that child abduction prevention is an urgent and critical necessity for our state and is in the best interest of our children. I am confident that if we have the opportunity to be heard that indeed the Child Abduction Prevention Act can become precedent setting legislation.

11. What's at stake?

The lives of hundreds of thousands of children each year whose lives are forever interrupted and negatively impacted by this preventable crime.

12. Is there anything else you would like to add?

If ever there was a time when the children of our state needed the public to step up it is now. Please take a few minutes of your day to contact the Senators and Representatives and voice your opinion regarding the critical nature of implementing this legislation. Think of your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and neighbors. No one is immune from this crime as it crosses all racial and socio economic barriers. Please unite with us and let your voice be heard and help us to prevent this heinous crime.

Florida ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ Support Swells As State Lawmakers Realize Prevention Is Critical To Best Interest Of Children

Two Senate Committees and One House Committee have all voted unanimously to pass the ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ bill.


Representative Marcelo Llorente, the Chairman of Florida’s House of Representatives’ Policy Council, is a compassionate advocate for children’s rights and their safety. As House Bill 787 and adjoining Senate Bill 1862 continue to gain unilateral bipartisan support in both of Florida’s legislative bodies, as best indicated by three unanimous committee votes of support (two in the Senate and one in the House), it is becoming clear lawmakers in Florida are demonstrating great leadership in advancing model legislation that would preempt the growing number of parental child abductions that occur in the state each year.

Next up for this promising legislative bill that would provide courts the ability and responsibility to consider risk factors associated with a potential parental child abduction, and, the ability to implement protocols and remedies that would preempt these criminal acts against children from occurring, is child advocate Chairman Llorente’s Policy Council. It is anticipated that Chairman Llorente, a rising star in Florida’s political arena who has aspirations to be elected the next mayor of Miami in 2011, will agenda Florida’s ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ in the coming days. Throughout his impactful political career, which included being elected one of Florida’s youngest lawmakers ever, Representative Llorente has demonstrated a long history of acting for the best interest of children in the state.

Florida resident and one of the ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ bill’s lead supporters, Captain William Lake, has been fighting desperately for nearly six years for the legal return of his young daughter who was criminally abducted to the international child abduction safe-harbor nation of Japan said, “April 11th will be my daughter’s 13th birthday. Over six years of her life have been stolen from the two of us. I am both sad that this bill wasn’t around to help me and happy that the passage of this into law will help prevent this kind of theft happening to any other parent and victimized child. As the plague of divorce sweeps across our nation, it’s time for the family courts to realize that the best interest of the child is just that: the best interest of the child. This bill will safeguard our children’s safety and their inalienable rights to the love of a parent who is desirous and capable of providing nurturing love and support back to that child.”

Carolyn Ann Vlk, the indefatigable Floridian mother from St. Petersburg who has written the model legislation after realizing the state of Florida had limited laws that would assist in preventing her child from being internationally abducted by the child’s other parent after repeated threats made to do so said, “It is undeniable that all children should be guaranteed the right to protection from abuse, harmful influences and exploitation. The unanimous approval the ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ has received at both the Senate and the House levels illustrates that the policy makers of Florida agree. I remain hopeful that SB 1862 and HB 787 will soon become model legislation that can be utilized by other states to create or improve their child abduction prevention laws. We ask that you recognize our children’s often silent voices and contact your legislators today in support of this critical legislation.”

‘Chasing The Cyclone’ author and the producer/narrator of ‘Chasing Parents: Racing Into The Storms Of International Parental Child Abduction’ Peter Thomas Senese added, “It is common sense that preemptive action against any hardship may lead to a dramatic reduction or end all-together that hardship. In medicine, it is demonstrated and accepted that preemptive healthcare and healthy lifestyles reduces illness. In this same light, preemptive child abduction laws would dramatically reduce the number of crimes against both child and targeted parent. This is a common-sense bill for all involved, and the likely cost savings to the state would be substantial due to a reduction of resources allocated for court and law enforcement expenditures related to an actual abduction and the ensuing recovery efforts. Not mentioned is the massive – not substantial – but massive amount of money Chasing Parents who race across international borders would save when they attempt to rescue and bring safely home their child. Unfortunately, on international cases of child abduction, the victimized parent is on their own financially as there are limited government resources available to assist them in bringing their child home – even though these types of abductions typically break both state and federal law. Imagine that: your child is criminally stolen to a foreign country, and if you don’t have the financial resources to fight the fight, in more likelihood, you’ve lost your child. Now consider your child is stolen and taken outside of the country by the other parent, but you have no idea where the child is. Well, at that point, unless you privately raise an army to find your child, you will never see that son or daughter again. So, with great enthusiasm, I am very pleased to know that the lawmakers of Florida are listening to the voices of both abducted children and parents affected by the crime of abduction who have worked tirelessly to have this bill passed into law. The ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ is unquestionably in the best interest of the children of Florida. Finally, on a personal note I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the bill’s sponsors, Representative Darryl Rouson and Senator Eleanor Sobel, for their hard work and demonstrated leadership in their endless advocacy for children.”

Charles Hamilton, a Chasing Parent said, “My child was illegally internationally parentally kidnapped in December 1996 to Spain during a divorce in which the courts were alerted by me with substantial evidence that my former spouse was about to abduct my child. This included evidence of two one-way airline tickets in the name of my spouse and child. Unfortunately, the Spanish Embassy in Los Angeles issued my former spouse new passports, which made it very easy for my former spouse to steal my daughter, Dakota Carmen Hamilton. If preventive laws existed at the time, I am sure that the love of my life, my daughter, would not have been criminally abducted. Florida’s law is critical for the children of the state.”

Florida resident and writer of the groundbreaking Synclair-Cannon California state child abduction prevention law observed, “’The Child Abduction Prevention Act’ aims at hindering an escalating crime that victimizes thousands of children each year in Florida. Courts and legal experts concur that parental abduction is child abuse, yet the court system often ignores the blatant red flags of parental kidnappings. Because of the preemptive measures that HB 787/ SB 1862 offers, I believe Tallahassee has the answer to reduce the number of children illegally pulled away from their homes by giving the courts proper direction on how to stop this crime. This House and Senate bill must become law.”

According to various government and private institute reports, it is estimated that slightly under 400,000 parental child abductions occur in the United States each year. Of this, it is anticipated that nearly 10,000 international cases occur, many of which are not reported or accounted for.

Parental Child Abduction is a crime against innocent, defenseless children that are reliant upon laws in each state to protect their safety. The Florida ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ bill, if passed into law, will guard against child abduction in the state.

The children’s advocates and lawmakers who support this bill urge you to sign the petition in support of the ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’. It can be found at www.floridachildabductionpreventionact.info

Child Abduction Prevention Act bill in Florida (HB787 and SB1862) Move Forward As Advocates and Lawmakers Push For Child Protection Laws

St. Petersburg, Los Angeles, New York

MARCH 16th, 2010



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



Lawmakers in Florida’s Legislature Move Forward On ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ Bill As A Growing Number Of Citizens Express Intolerance Of Acts Of Parental Child Abduction.

Florida’s legislature is moving forward on a strong parental child abduction prevention bill as lawmakers in the state and across the country have come to realize the unmistakable immediate necessity to place protective laws against abduction in order to protect the hundreds of thousands of defenseless children who are criminally stolen and abused.

The ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ (CAPA) bill, known in the Florida Senate as SB1862 and in Florida’s House of Representatives as adjoining bill HB787, if passed, will amend Florida Statute §61.45 by adding certain risk factors of child abduction and provides a list of preventative measures a judge may use to prevent these abductions from occurring. Inclusion of these provisions will strengthen Florida’s weak law and bring it into conformity with the ‘Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act’ (UPACA), which has been enacted by ten states. In a nation where there are over 370,000 parental child abductions that occur each year, a number that apparently is growing, the ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ clearly will prevent the number of abductions within the state of Florida, if passed.

The bill was filed by children’s advocate and champion Representative Daryl Rouson, and has been referred to Florida ’s House of Representatives ‘Public Safety and Domestic Security Policy Committee’. Representative Rouson has demonstrated throughout his career a willingness to take great initiative to assist children.

Representative Kevin Ambler, who heads the ‘Public Safety and Domestic Security Policy Committee’ is no stranger to the family law issues. A portion of Representative Ambler’s law practice focused on family law and children’s welfare. Representative Ambler has placed the bill on his committee’s hearing schedule for Tuesday, March 23rd. The hopes and safety of hundreds of thousands of children in the state who may one day be at risk now rest on Representative Ambler’s ‘Public Safety and Domestic Security Policy Committee’, and the committee chairman’s advocacy for innocent, defenseless children who are at risk of abduction.

Peter Thomas Senese, the author of the critically acclaimed upcoming book ‘Chasing The Cyclone’ and producer of the documentary film ‘Chasing Parents: Racing Into the Storms of International Parental Child Abduction’ stated “Representative Ambler and the rest of the committee members have a very unique and exciting opportunity to make in immediate and long-lasting impact in Florida state law in the name of the best interest of children next week by passing through committee the ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ bill. I speak from personal experience when I say that if preventive laws, including a court’s ability to weigh and assess risk factors associated with potential parental child abduction did exist, I would not be speaking out on this issue the way I am. Unfortunately, that is not the case. But there is hope in Florida, and it now rests on Representative Ambler’s shoulders to demonstrate leadership for our children by passing this critically important bill.”

On Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 the State of Florida took a major first step in protecting that state’s children from the horror of parental child abduction. In a bill sponsored by Senator Eleanor Sobel, a unanimous vote of eight ‘Yeas’ and zero ‘Nays’ occurred before the Florida State Senate’s ‘Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Committee’, the Senate moved through its first committee the critically important ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’. The Senate’s next step is to have the bill voted on by its ‘Judiciary Committee’, which should happen in the forthcoming weeks. If the bill passes a Judiciary Committee vote, it will then move forward to the ‘Civil Justice Appropriations Committee’, before a final vote before the Senate.

Carolyn Ann Vlk, the author of the ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ bill now before the House and Senate stated, “Please carefully consider what we are attempting to implement. In my humble opinion the biggest obstacle we face is a lack of education across the board . . . parents, judges, family court personnel, and policy makers. This deficiency has served to empower potential abductors and compromises the safety of children. Without risk assessment in determining where a credible risk exists, decisions are made that could place a child in unnecessary danger. Parental child abduction is a national tragedy and an immediate remedy is necessary. Please join us in our efforts to protect our most vulnerable members of society - our children."

Floridian resident Larry Synclair, the author of our nation’s first state preventive laws (California) adds, “HB 787 illustrates the need to prevent parental abduction and other states should take similar action. When I sat down to research and write the draft of a bill that would later become the Synclair-Cannon Act, I felt compelled to close gaps in a state’s legal system that allowed children to fall into the hands of abducting parents. California saw the need for the bill and quickly incorporated it into their family code. Today, parents from other states have boldly stepped up to demand laws that will protect their children from this horrific crime that is often ignored by judicial officials. Florida’s HB 787 calls for an implementation of measures that could hinder future acts of abduction. Children need more legislation like this to protect them from this escalating crime."

Bryan Lee McGlothin, author of ‘Have You Seen My Mother: True Story of Parental Abduction’ stated it best, by reminding the citizens of Florida that "Children have rights and those rights include having both parents in the child's life.”

Collectively, Florida’s lawmakers and advocates pass urge the citizens of Florida to contact their local representatives and urge them to support the ‘Child Abduction Prevention Act’ now before its legislative body.

“The reality is that none of us who speak out on this issue would be doing so if we did not experience first-hand the nightmare of child abduction. Truth is, most of us didn’t even know what parental child abduction was, or just how severe of a crime this is against our children,” Peter Thomas Senese added. “I personally urge every lawmaker to stand behind Representative Rouson and Senator Sobel’s initiative and draw a line in the sand, so to speak, in the name of protecting our children.”

www.floridachildabductionpreventionact.info or www.chasingthecyclone.com

Florida Lawmakers, Authors and Children’s Advocates Urge Florida Legislature to Pass Child Abduction Prevention Act.

Florida State Senator Eleanor Sobel and House Representative Darryl Rouson, along with authors and children advocates Peter Thomas Senese, Ken Connelly, Carolyn Ann Vlk, Bryan Lee McGlothin, Larry Synclair, and Charles Hamilton urge all Florida legislators to support the Child Abduction Prevention Act now before Florida’s Senate and House.

Peter Thomas Senese, author of Chasing The Cyclone stated “Any child or parent who has faced domestic or international parental child abduction knows the severity of this crime against an innocent child is a dangerous infraction against the child’s physical safety and emotional stability. Unfortunately, there still exists a wrong perception that this worldwide epidemic falls in the realm of a civil custody dispute rather than the criminal act against innocence that it is. For the growing number of parents who are unexpectedly thrust into the storms of having a child abducted, these parents know without question that their child’s safety is potentially at risk, that child abduction is not a civil matter, and the lack of legal remedy, including preventative laws all children have a right to, are poor at best. Each state, including Florida, must adopt strong preventive laws in the name of the best interest of their children-citizens.”

A staggering 370,000 children are parentally child abducted on average every year in the United States. Yet few states have abduction preventive laws in place.

However, on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 the State of Florida took a major first step in protecting that state’s children from the horror of parental child abduction. In a bill sponsored by Senator Eleanor Sobel, a unanimous vote of eight ‘Yeas’ and zero ‘Nays’ occurred before the Florida State Senate’s Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Committee, the Senate moved through its first committee the critically important abduction preventive bill titled the Child Abduction Prevention Act. The Senate’s next step is to have the bill voted on by its Judiciary Committee, which should happen in the forthcoming weeks. If the bill passes a Judiciary Committee vote, it will then move forward to the Civil Justice Appropriations Committee, before a final vote before the Senate.

Senator Eleanor Sobel commented that “I am pleased with the unanimous and bipartisan support that the Child Abduction Prevention Act received in the Senate. This law will help prevent children from the agony of being abducted from Florida by adding risk factors for the judge to consider and arming that judge with the increased preventative measures.”

Florida’s House of Representatives is expected in the near future.

The bill was filed by children’s advocate Representative Daryl Rouson and has been referred to Florida ’s House of Representatives Public Safety and Domestic Security Policy Committee. Presently, this committee's chairman, Representative Kevin Ambler, has expressed concern in the bill’s language that includes the psychological stability and risk factors associated with a parent who is considered paranoid, delusional or sociopathic despite these factors being well recognized risks associated with potential parental child abductors. Supporting these risks as factors that must be considered are a host of government agencies and children advocacies groups. If the bill passes the House’s Public Safety and Domestic Security Policy Committee, it will then move on to the Policy Council and then to the Criminal and Civil Justice Policy Council.

Florida Senate’s SB1862 and Florida’s House of Representatives adjoining bill (HB787), if passed, will amend Florida Statute §61.45 by adding certain risk factors of child abduction and provides a list of preventative measures a judge may use to prevent these abductions from occurring. Inclusion of these provisions will strengthen Florida’s week law and bring it into conformity with the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act (UPACA), which has been enacted by ten states.

In 2002, the Synclair-Cannon Child Abduction Prevention Act was passed into law in California after Larry Synclair and Josef Cannon each had their children stolen and taken overseas by their mothers. Texas was the next state to pass legislation known as the Texas Prevention Act. Seven additional States have signed into law similar laws preventing and protecting children.
Through the dynamic efforts of Ms. Carolyn Ann Vlk, a mother desperately trying to protect her own child from the cruel fate of being internationally parentally abducted, Florida today has a real opportunity to protect its own children by passing their Child Abduction Prevention Act.

At stake is the welfare of tens of thousands of children in the state.

The proposed bill was filed this session (2010) as SB 1862 by Senator Eleanor Sobel, and, by Representative Darryl Rouson in the House of Representatives under HB787.

Representative Rouson stated “I am horrified that child abductions by family members are occurring at such a high rate. This legislation gives judges more discretion and the ability to fight family child abductions so our children remain safe. We can prevent these abductions.”

The children’s advocates, all with deep experience in child abduction matters, believe it is critically important for the citizens of Florida to contact their local representatives and urge them to pass the Child Abduction Prevention Act.

In a statement made before the Senate committee, Ms. Vlk stated, "I appear before you as not only a parent of an at risk child but as the voice of the thousands of families affected each year by the heart wrenching tragedy of child abduction. I implore you to please carefully consider what we are attempting to implement. In my humble opinion the biggest obstacle we face is a lack of education across the board . . . parents, judges, family court personnel, and policy makers. This deficiency has served to empower potential abductors and compromises the safety of children. Without risk assessment in determining where a credible risk exists, decisions are made that could place a child in unnecessary danger. Parental child abduction is a national tragedy and an immediate remedy is necessary. Please join us in our efforts to protect our most vulnerable members of society - our children."

Peter Thomas Senese, the author of Chasing The Cyclone, and, producer of the documentary film titled Chasing Parents: Racing Into the Storms of International Parental Child Abduction added, “It is critically important for the State of Florida to pass this imperative legislation in the name of not only the children of Florida, but by doing so, the actions of the state’s policymakers will provide much greater guidance for other states. This opportunity to demonstrate leadership in the area of education and prevention is now in Florida’s hands. Additionally, it is imperative that education associated with domestic and international parental child abduction continues to increase. Today, one of my great concerns is the lack of cooperation from countries around the world who are willing to issue passports to their adult citizens living abroad on behalf of that individual’s child despite court orders from a court who maintains jurisdiction of the child not to do so in cases of abduction risk. For example, if one parent of a child living in the United States has citizenship to another country, that parent can obtain a passport from their country of origin for their child, usually without consent by the other parent. When this happens, the risk of international parental child abduction increases exponentially. This is why it is critical for parents concerned about international parental child abduction to register the name of the concerned non-U.S. citizen other parent with the Prevent Departure Program. However, many parents at risk of having their child abducted are not even aware that this program exists. So in the end it all comes down to prevention and education. Florida's lawmakers have an opportunity to make a big difference in the name of children. Having personally chased into the cyclones of abduction, I urge Florida’s lawmakers to pass this bill.”

Collectively, Florida’s lawmakers and advocates pass urge the citizens of Florida to contact their local representatives and urge them to support the Child Abduction Prevention Act now before its legislative body.

For more information on parental child abduction please visit

www.chasingthecyclone.com

Peter Thomas Senese's Groundbreaking Documentary on International Parental Child Abduction Is A Call To Arms

For Peter Thomas Senese, the near four-year journey leading up to his upcoming international release of the documentary film titled 'CHASING PARENTS: Racing Into The Storms Of International Parental Child Abduction' has been one filled with a full array of great challenges and extraordinary accomplishments.

The film has two main goals. The first is to provide a blueprint for other Chasing Parents on what to do and how to act if their own child is internationally abducted. The second, and a more formidable goal,is to educate society on the grave issues surrounding international parental child abduction while providing insight on necessary legal reform that could help prevent the criminal international abduction of children.

The acclaimed author, writing under either the names Peter Senese or Peter Thomas, unexpectedly raced into the brutal and at times deadly storms, other Chasing Parents encounter in the wake of the international abduction of their defenseless child. For Peter Thomas, the most difficult challenge he faced was coping with the concern over his child's safety while navigating the long and complex road he would have to endure in order to protect his young son. The triumphs, and there have been many, include first and foremost, what every Chasing Parent desires most: the safe recovery and return of their child.

'CHASING PARENTS: Racing Into The Storms Of International Parental Child Abduction' is one of the very first documentary films that extensively addresses the full scope of the massive, but seldom spoken crisis stolen children and their Chasing Parents left behind in the aftermath of the criminal abduction of their child must face.

Unfortunately, and tragically, there exists a growing worldwide epidemic that destroys the lives of most who cross its path, including innocent children, and its name is International Parental Child Abduction (IPCA). Each year, tens of thousands of children are abducted by one parent from another and taken across international borders without the knowledge and permission of the other parent. Many of these children never come home. Many disappear. Some are lost forever.

In the United States, it is believed that there are over 11,000 internationally criminally abducted children who have not been brought home. This number is believed to be significantly higher because it does not include a large number of cases not filed with the United States Central Authority due to either technicalities (previously including military personnel who were unable to file while living abroad, and presently including dual parent green-card holders, political asylum cases, etc.), or the prevalent feeling of hopelessness felt by many parents based upon the extremely high recovery cost, a complex legal maze, and belief that there exists nationalistic prejudices in foreign countries. This equates to the belief that it is nearly impossible to recover their abducted child.

The highly educational and eye-opening film consists of seven main segments: Part I - Introduction, Part II - Warning Signs, Part III - Abduction in Progress, Part IV - Parental Alienation and Child Abduction, Part V - Post Abduction Reunification, Part VI - Reform and Change, and Part VII - Laws and Credits.

The now completed production and upcoming release of this invaluable documentary is, for Peter Thomas Senese, the completion of a two-part educational project he promised to create once his journey of chasing the cyclones of international parental child abduction ended. It is the Writer - Producer's hope and aspiration to increase local and global dialogue concerning prevention, education, and accountability of all legal systems, institutions, and governments responsible to uphold laws pertaining to the welfare and safety of children.

The children's advocate, writing under his first and middle name, Peter Thomas, will release 'Chasing The Cyclone' in the late spring, 2010. Reviewers and critics are praising 'Chasing The Cyclone' as an extraordinary, masterfully written story of a father's love for his son, and heralding Peter Thomas Senese as a writer of great distinction. 'Chasing The Cyclone', written in the form of a novel, was inspired by the author's experiences as a Chasing Parent.

"'Chasing The Cylone' will shake the audience, this exciting cautionary thriller grips readers from the onset ..." Amazon # 1 Reviewer, Harriet Klausner"

Peter Thomas now opens the windows on the magnitude of these tragedies in his excellent 'Chasing The Cyclone' ... As if the fast paced energy of this story weren't enough to satisfy the reader, Peter Thomas demonstrates his quality as a writer of distinction on many levels ... this impossible to put down ..." Amazon # 3 Reviewer, Dr. Grady Harp

"'Chasing The Cycone' isn't just a powerful novel, it's a call to arms against a growing epidemic that is tearing lives apart ... a superb, can't put down novel, though; it is a book with a purpose ... Peter Thomas has become an outspoken advocate on this issue ... I would go so far as to encourage every loving parent to read this book, as the bond between this father and son is one to be emulated ..." Amazon # 14 Reviewer, Daniel Jolley

"'Chasing The Cyclone' is a must read. You will not be able to put it down. It may very well change the way you look at life, child custody ... I cannot endorse this book enough ..." The Examiner"

[In 'Chasing The Cyclone'] Peter Thomas masterfully reveals the disturbing world of an abducted child ... Peter has taken the tragedy of his child's abduction and the remarkable efforts he implemented in order to reunite with his child, and worked not only to share it in a manner that seeks to educate the reader, but has embraced his experience to provide relief for other families caught in this global epidemic ..." Maureen Dabbagh: Parent International

Peter Thomas Senese fully supports The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Parental Child Abduction. However, as he points out in both 'Chasing The Cyclone' and in 'CHASING PARENTS: Racing Into The Storms Of International Parental Child Abduction', the grave failures in the areas of research and education, combined with an inept global approach toward prevention, has taxed the international judicial system created via The Hague Convention. Extending the difficulties many Chasing Parents face is the fact that many nation-signatories of The Hague Convention fail to enforce the rules of the international treaty they signed. Additionally, many nations, including those in the Middle East and Asia have not signed the international treaty, which creates near-impossible hurdles for Chasing Parents seeking the lawful return of their abducted child from non-signatory nations. Accountability is critical, yet there appears to be limited accountability throughout the system. This is something Senese heavily weighs in on.

Segments of 'CHASING PARENTS: Racing Into The Storms Of International Parental Child Abduction' are presently available for preview at Chasing The Cyclone's official website, www.chasingthecyclone.com. Peter Thomas Senese points out that 'CHASING PARENTS: Racing Into The Storms Of International Parental Child Abduction' was made possible due to other Chasing Parents, children of abduction, and leading government and private sector experts working in the area of IPCA's eagerness to contribute to this desperately needed film.

The filmmaker strongly points out that making this film would have been impossible if not for the assistance he received from key individuals at the U.S. Department of State - Office Of Children's Issues, Canada's Ministry of Attorney General, and New Zealand's Ministry of Justice when he was 'Chasing The Cyclone'.

Pacifica and Peter Thomas Senese intend to offer complimentary DVD's of this film to all requesting government agencies and institutions, courts, educators, and organizations that provide outreach to child-victims and their families upon its release later this Spring. It is Peter Thomas Senese's hope that the film will be used as a resource tool that will increase awareness and educate others in order to bring about reform and change in the name of the best interest of children everywhere.

To preview 'CHASING PARENTS: Racing Into The Storms Of International Parental Child Abduction' or to read excerpts on 'CHASING THE CYCLONE' please visit www.chasingthecyclone.com or www.petersenese.com.

If you believe your child is at risk, it is critical that you prepare your child on what to do if they are taken (Click here to view how to prepare your child).


If you are interested in understanding the terrifying aspects and difficulties associated with international parental child abduction, I invite you to read 'Chasing The Cyclone' (Click here to read the reviews).

To read Chapter 1 of 'Chasing The Cyclone' please Click Here.

For more information on the growig epidemic of international parental child abduction, please Click Here.


For more information on best-selling author Peter Thomas Senese, please Click Here. or to read more about Peter Thomas Senese's books, please Click Here.

For more information on child abduction and child slavery risks associated with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, please Click Here.

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Chasing Parents: Racing Into The Storms Of International Parental Child Abduction written and produced by Peter Thomas Senese

I am pleased to announce the completition of the documentary titled:

CHASING PARENTS:

Racing Into The Storms Of International Parental Child Abduction

An In-Depth Film About International Parental Child Abduction

Written & Produced

by:

Peter Thomas Senese

To view this film, please visit:

CHASING THE CYCLONE

Written by:

Peter Thomas

Chasing Padres Credo.

Yo soy un 'Chasing padre', que fue dejado de lado a raíz de la sustracción internacional de mi hijo criminal. Es por el amor que tengo para mi hijo, yo soy pro-activa y actuar inmediatamente utilizando cualquier ley aplicable a mi alcance a fin de proteger a mi hijo. No descansaré hasta que lo haga cuanto esté en mis medios para garantizar la seguridad de mi hijo y llevar a mi hijo en casa.

Yo soy una madre. Soy un padre. Soy una hermana. Soy un hermano. Y yo soy hijo de alguien, también. Pero, sobre todo, soy un padre dedicado a mi hijo, que se parece a mí por amor, consuelo, orientación y apoyo. Yo soy parte de la identidad de mi hijo y de la fundación.

Como 'Chasing padre', me muevo en las tormentas desconocidos que rodean el secuestro de mi hijo. Sé que habrá muchos Challanges que quedan por delante de mí. No importa. Independientemente de la gravedad de las fuerzas destructivas que me voy a enfrentar, voy a aguantar todo lo que venga en mi camino en el nombre del amor incondicional que siento por mi hijo.

Yo apoyo la Convención de La Haya sobre los Aspectos Civiles de la Sustracción Internacional de Menores e instamos a todas las naciones, independientemente de que sean signatarios de los tratados internacionales o no, a seguir y aplicar rápidamente las normas de derecho establecidas por la comunidad internacional.

No acepto que se conoce como 'Left Behind del Padre'. No voy a permitir que el acto criminal perpetrado en mi hijo que me define. Yo no soy de quedar rezagada porque actuar con la debida urgencia en cualquier jurisdicción donde quiera que mi hijo puede ser.

Yo soy en realidad un "Chasing Padre 'llena de esperanza que a través de mis acciones, voy a reunirme con mi niño inocente que ha sido víctima por el acto de secuestro parental. Sé que el infinito amor que tengo para que mi hijo me guiará como persecución en las tormentas. Voy a traer a mi hijo en casa.

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¿Qué hacer en caso de secuestro es inminente o en curso.

Cuando usted cree que su niño o niños han sido secuestrados por el padre o sus otros o no extranjero, debe recordar que el tiempo es un bien precioso que no tiene. Usted debe actuar de manera eficiente, pensativo, y con un objetivo con respecto a todos los esfuerzos que está a punto de exponer en la recuperación de su hijo. De suma importancia es el hecho de que usted necesita saber todo lo que todos los involucrados en la recuperación de su hijo está haciendo. Fundamentalmente, hay que mantener la calma, permanecer alerta, de inmediato cumplimiento de la ley de contacto, y de inmediato en contacto con un abogado familiarizado con el derecho de familia la custodia.

1. Nunca le dé la esperanza de que se encuentra su hijo o hijos, no importa cuán largo y difícil el camino que tiene que es el viaje.

2. Comuníquese de inmediato con la policía local y su oficina local del FBI (en Canadá, la Real Policía Montada) y compartir con ellos todos los datos que apoyan su creencia de que el secuestro de su hijo es inminente o en curso. No espere para presentar su informe de la policía! Asegúrese de que tiene tantas pruebas para apoyar su reclamo de lo posible, incluidos los testigos que puedan apoyar sus reclamaciones. Aunque comparte esta información con la policía, asegúrese de que usted presente un informe de niños desaparecidos de inmediato. Este informe es importante ya que permite a la policía para poner una descripción del niño que ha desaparecido el nacional del FBI Crime Information Center (NCIC), base de datos, (y en Canadá, el Centro Canadiense de Información de la Policía CPIC) (sistema informático) para que todas las fuerzas policiales en los Estados Unidos (y también, en Canadá) se sabe que el niño ha desaparecido. La policía debe notificar el cruce de fronteras y todos los de ferry, tren, las instalaciones aeroportuarias. Si hay alguna vacilación de su parte para hacerlo, en todas las circunstancias exigen que todos los lugares de cruce de fronteras y transporte de las empresas (servicios de ferry, líneas aéreas, etc) se notifican, y que todos los manifiestos de viaje se revisen inmediatamente. Si usted sospecha que los padres o no el secuestro extraño, facilitar a la policía con una foto del secuestrador sospechoso, una dirección, número de teléfono y cualquier otra información pertinente sobre esa persona.

3. Con urgencia, en los Estados Unidos, contacte inmediatamente con el Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos - Oficina de Asuntos de Menores. Se puede ser alcanzado en 202-736-9090 o al 888.407.4747. En Canadá, el contacto de Justicia de Servicios Legales en Ottawa a 613.996.1300 o 613.992.6300.

4. En los Estados Unidos, comuníquese inmediatamente con el Centro Nacional para Niños Desaparecidos y Explotados (1-800-THE-LOST), y en Canadá, contacte a la Sociedad de Niños Desaparecidos de Colombia (800.661.6160).

5. Las leyes en muchos estados dar a los jueces la autoridad para emitir una orden 'pickup' para el niño para evitar un secuestro inminente o de daño para el niño. Recoger pedidos de diferentes nombres, como "orden de tomar la custodia física de un niño" y "orden de arresto en lugar de un recurso de hábeas corpus".

6. El uniforme de custodia de niños a la competencia judicial y la Ley de ejecución (UCCJEA), en vigor en la mayoría de los estados, que proporciona una situación de emergencia, ex parte para conseguir un procedimiento de aplicación de la ley dirigida orden de arresto (en relación con el cumplimiento de una orden de custodia) que los secuestros o daño físico grave a un niño es inminente. Si se cumplen los requisitos, un juez debe emitir una orden por la aplicación de la ley a recoger a los niños y para servir a la notificación de la aplicación de los procedimientos de custodia.

7. Si usted cree que la seguridad de su hijo está en peligro, y usted tiene pruebas fidedignas de que su pareja es inminente la intención de llevar a su hijo y secuestrar a otro país - presentar una moción de urgencia, ex parte en el tribunal de inmediato, y asegúrese de que usted o su abogado notificar a su aplicación de la ley local que está presentando una moción de emergencia ante el tribunal.

8. Cuando sea posible, y / o alguien de confianza debe mantenerse en estrecha proximidad física del niño. Considere la posibilidad de contratar a un investigador privado experimentado para vigilar los movimientos de su cónyuge e hijos.

9. MANTENGA LA CALMA. Hable con los vecinos, amigos, cónyuge, hermanos y cualquier persona que pueda saber dónde está su hijo puede ser. Invitar a un amigo o conocido con calma "un" modo de estar con ustedes.

10. Realizar una búsqueda de teléfono. Llame a la familia, amigos y familiares que deseen ayudar. Alentarlos a usar sus teléfonos para hacer llamadas de modo que su línea de investigación seguirán siendo libres para llamadas entrantes. Si tiene que salir de la casa, tener un contestador automático en la línea o tener un amigo o vecino de tomar las llamadas entrantes.

11. Tener amigos y familiares realizar una búsqueda de tierra básica de la zona del barrio, mientras que usted está haciendo un informe de la policía. Con la familia y los amigos, tratar de recordar los días presentes y pasadas de las situaciones familiares y las actividades (un argumento reciente o la acción disciplinaria podría ser la razón para ocultar).

12. Proporcionar a la policía con la información de su identificación Kit preparado. Este kit debe incluir actualizaciones de fotografías claras, pies y huellas digitales, certificado de nacimiento, historial médico, pasaporte, registros dentales, rayos X, el nombre del niño y en la descripción incluida la ubicación de las cicatrices, marcas de nacimiento y demás datos de identificación (anteojos, aparatos ortopédicos, pendientes, etc .). Una cinta de vídeo o un vídeo casero reciente del niño puede ser hecho específicamente para el kit. Trate de mantener una nota mental de lo que su hijo está usando cada día.

13. Realizar una búsqueda físico completo de su área. Etc Organizar un grupo de búsqueda de amigos y familiares a las áreas de búsqueda como, camino a casa del niño de la escuela, centro comunitario, casas de amigos, el favorito de hang-out Esté atento a los artículos de ropa, juguetes, libros otras pertenencias personales esparcidos por el terreno. Si se encuentra, no molestar. Contacte a un agente de la policía de inmediato.

14. Dejar a alguien en casa todo el tiempo para contestar el teléfono en el caso de las llamadas de niños.

15. Continuar para seguir las líneas de teléfono gratuita en todos los tiempos.

16. Continuar la búsqueda, incluso si no hay resultados inmediatos. El seguimiento de las actualizaciones en el caso en contacto con el oficial de la policía y la agencia provincial de la búsqueda que se registraron a su hijo.

17. Solicitar apoyo a los medios como la radio, televisión, publicaciones de periódicos locales y sólo en el consejo de la policía y la búsqueda agencia involucrada con el caso. Tenga en cuenta que una vez que su cónyuge ha tomado ilegalmente a su hijo y está en la carrera, en lo esencial, actuará como un fugitivo (en muchos casos se deben a las órdenes de detención emitidas por el tribunal local). Normalmente, una persona corriendo de la policía está dispuesta a tomar riesgos que no podría ser de otra manera inclinado a tomar en circunstancias más normales. Estos riesgos pueden ser muy relativa, y podría colocar al niño, así como el padre secuestrador en situaciones graves y peligrosas. Así que, antes de solicitar la ayuda de los medios de comunicación, pese a las opiniones y consejos de aplicación de la ley, su abogado, y sus investigadores privados, si usted tiene contratado para estos servicios.

18. Distribuir una fotografía del niño desaparecido, así como su cónyuge o ex cónyuge que ha tenido su hijo

19. Mantenga un diario detallado de las personas y organismos que han puesto en contacto y los pasos que ya han tomado. Registro de los acontecimientos limita la duplicación de esfuerzos y permite una revisión de las investigaciones.

20. Contratar a un abogado local que conoce la legislación local e internacional la custodia del niño y que su abogado ante la corte local de inmediato. Compartir con el Tribunal de Justicia de los detalles del secuestro de su hijo y cualquier otra información pertinente para permitir que el juez que entiende la gravedad de la cuestión. Es crítico que usted es honesto, abierto y creíble ante el tribunal. En términos simples: no mentir, no fabricamos nada, y no dar a la Corte ninguna razón para cuestionar su credibilidad. Dígale a lo bueno, lo malo y lo feo. Solicitar que el tribunal le conceda la custodia total único y único tutela completa de su hijo o hijos si no lo tiene. También solicito que la corte directo de su cónyuge para que vuelva inmediatamente con el niño hasta el lugar de la jurisdicción original (si él o ella tiene un abogado en la jurisdicción, debe ser capaz de servir a esa persona [que su abogado de verificación en materia de servicios] . Solicitar que la cuestión de un tribunal de "pick-up" se ordene a los agentes de policía para ayudarle a encontrar y devolver a su hijo a usted.

21. Si sabe que su niño ha sido trasladado a otro país, comuníquese con el Departamento declaró Unidos de Estado - Oficina de Asuntos de Menores y de inmediato presentar una Solicitud de La Haya para la sustracción internacional ilícito y retención de su hijo.

22. Asegúrese de supervisar todas las cuentas bancarias y retirar todos los activos que están en posesión conjunta-en su nombre único.

23. Si usted es el titular principal en todos los bienes y las tarjetas de crédito, eliminar inmediatamente el nombre de su cónyuge en cada cuenta.

24. Comuníquese de inmediato con las compañías de tarjetas de crédito y poner una alerta de seguridad en todas sus tarjetas de crédito. Este facilitará a la compañía de tarjeta de crédito para solicitar que mostrar la identificación apropiada al comerciante durante cada vez que utilice una tarjeta de crédito o, en caso de transacciones electrónicas en línea, un representante del departamento de seguridad de la compañía de tarjetas de crédito, será necesario ponerse en contacto con usted a fin de autorizar la transacción. Además, asegúrese de poner la contraseña dos preguntas y respuestas (no uno -, sino dos), de su banco y cuentas de tarjetas de crédito a fin de evitar que cualquier otra persona que no tiene acceso a su dinero.

25. Contacto con todas las agencias de informes crediticios y solicite que se demora de las investigaciones de crédito, comentarios, o cuentas adicionales. Asegúrese de que cada agencia emite una alerta de seguridad, la dirección de cada empresa solicitante de crédito para obtener información adicional de que la verificación de las investigaciones o las solicitudes presentadas a su empresa se hicieron por usted.

26. Controlar todos los teléfonos celulares de su cónyuge, y, si es posible, todos los teléfonos celulares, correos electrónicos, y cualquier otros dispositivos de comunicación controlados.

27. Consulte con los amigos de su cónyuge, familiares y conocidos y ver si tenían conocimiento de cualquier información que pueda conducir a localizar a su hijo. Normalmente, una persona que es distante, podría haber tenido conocimiento de los planes del secuestrador, o, ya ha sido influenciado por esa persona, y será de poca ayuda para usted. Si eso ocurre, este informe inmediatamente a la policía investigar el secuestro. Si la policía decidió entrevistar a esa persona, y se encuentran a la aplicación de la ley, pueden ser acusado penalmente de un delito.

28. Hora de llegada de su hijo o habitaciones de niños para cualquier pistas o pistas sobre donde podrían haber sido tomadas.

29. Revise su ex-cónyuge o artículos personales del cónyuge por cualquier pista sobre dónde podría haber tenido su hijo.

30. Si su ex-cónyuge o cónyuge tiene familiares que viven en un país extranjero, contratar los servicios de un investigador privado en ese país inmediatamente después de su ex cónyuge o los padres del cónyuge y otros familiares a fin de determinar si el menor ha sido trasladado y se encuentra. Esta muy bien puede ser el mejor conjunto de dólares que se gastan. Recuerde, las acciones de recuperación no pueden ser tomadas hasta la ubicación de su hijo es conocido. En muchos casos de secuestro internacional de los padres del niño, el padre secuestrador decide pasar a la clandestinidad con el niño, y desarrolla un comportamiento similar a un fugitivo a la carrera (son fugitivos). Por lo general, tienen una red de apoyo en el lugar, y el secuestro ha sido planeado cuidadosamente y ha permitido a través de la asistencia de miembros de la familia y amigos. Buscar y saber que su hijo fue llevado a la acción es más importante una vez que sabes que el niño ha sido retirado del país de residencia habitual. Sin saber en qué país se encuentra en su hijo - que no pueden presentar una solicitud de La Haya ... y será girar sus ruedas sin cesar tratando de averiguar dónde está su hijo. Una nota final sobre este tema: de acuerdo con lo dispuesto en La Haya, no existe un lenguaje que, esencialmente, a un juez encargado del caso de La Haya para permitir que el niño permanezca con el padre secuestrador si el padre secuestrador es capaz de demostrar al tribunal que el mejor interés de la devolución del niño al país de origen sería perjudicial para el niño. Una de las técnicas comúnmente utilizados en la defensa de La Haya es demostrar que el niño o los niños se han adaptado y deseos de vivir en el país que fueron injustamente e ilegalmente llevamos. En ciertas situaciones, un juez puede creer que el niño o niños que se han asentado en su "vida nueva", y que el desarraigo puede tener efectos negativos, y no en el mejor interés del niño. Por lo tanto - es muy importante para un padre Chasing saber donde el niño fue llevado a la mayor brevedad posible y de inmediato solicitar la restitución del menor en virtud de los protocolos de la Convención de La Haya.

31. Si su niño es trasladado a otro país, consulte con un abogado en gran medida en su jurisdicción local familiarizados con la Convención de La Haya, y, asegúrese de contratar a un abogado familiarizado con las normas del Convenio de La Haya en la jurisdicción que conoce a su hijo fue llevado a .

32. Familiarícese con las leyes y costumbres del país que su hijo ha sido llevado a.

33. Consultar con el Centro Internacional para Niños Desaparecidos y Explotados, el Centro Nacional para Niños Desaparecidos y Explotados, el organismo de gobierno que actúa como signatario de La Haya para su país (en los Estados Unidos, el Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. actúa como representante oficial de la Haya Gobierno de Estados Unidos).

34. Trate de mantenerse físicamente activo, consumir una dieta saludable y descanse sobre una base regular.

35. Nunca perder la esperanza de que usted se reunirá con su hijo.

36. Recuerde, usted debe saber todo lo que todos los involucrados con la recuperación de su hijo está haciendo. No se preocupe acerca de sus acciones o cualquier otro que uno: encontrar a su hijo. En esencia - hacer lo que tiene que hacer para proteger a su hijo - pero recuerde, sus acciones no debe poner a su hijo en cualquier forma de peligro. Por eso es importante que usted consulte con los expertos -, pero recuerde - debe saber todo - incluyendo tanto como sea posible en derecho de familia, y las normas de la Convención de La Haya.

37. Permitir y la confianza en el Convenio de La Haya sobre los Aspectos Civiles de la Sustracción Internacional de Menores. Los tribunales de La Haya no funcionan!

38. Si su niño o niños que se han expedido un pasaporte y usted tiene acceso a ella, asegúrese de mantenerla y segura en un lugar seguro. Si su hijo no se ha expedido un pasaporte, entonces de inmediato en contacto con el organismo de supervisión de las publicaciones de pasaporte, y evaluarlos de la situación actual. Normalmente, la aplicación de la ley o un funcionario de la Oficina del Departamento de Estado de Asuntos de Menores de La Haya la supervisión de su aplicación lo hará también.

39. En el caso de que su hijo no tiene un pasaporte del país en el que habitualmente vivían, y no el pasaporte se ha solicitado o expedido por su gobierno local, entonces asegúrese de que la aplicación de la ley de contacto con la embajada local del país de su cónyuge era originario de , y les informará de los litigios en curso.

40. Una de las cosas más importantes que puede hacer en las primeras etapas de una sustracción internacional de menores es el de establecer contacto amistoso con los familiares y amigos del otro progenitor, tanto en su país y el extranjero. La forma más rápida y más eficaz para resolver los secuestros internacionales de niños es que el padre secuestrador para regresar al niño de forma voluntaria. Aunque puede haber buenas razones para que usted crea que este enfoque no funciona, es importante que se haga el esfuerzo.

41. Asegúrese de que tiene un teléfono celular con usted en todo momento, que está completamente cargado, que mantenga una carga de back-up de la batería, y una copia de seguridad del teléfono del cargador.

42. Si usted está viajando al extranjero para buscar a su hijo, asegúrese de enviar copias de sí mismo "dinero de emergencia" a través de Western Union (Western Union es confiable, sirve a más lugares en todo el mundo, y los fondos se puede acceder).

43. Confía en ti mismo.

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Post-Secuestro y la reunificación del padre secuestrador.

Crianza de los hijos en el contexto posterior sustracción de menores para el Medio Ambiente.

De ninguna manera soy yo un experto sobre la manera de aconsejar sobre la manera de un niño-la entrada en su puesto de la comunidad secuestro parental. Tampoco yo profeso a poseer toda la sabiduría necesaria sobre cómo los padres deben actuar una vez que la reunificación se produce con éxito en curso sobre la "prevención" con respecto a posibles actos de secuestro futuro. No hay soluciones fáciles, sin embargo, hay un objetivo: ser capaz de permitir que su niño inocente, bueno, ser un niño.

Evidentemente, cada caso de secuestro internacional es muy singular, independientemente de los elementos comunes que pueden ser atribuidos a este tipo de casos y los individuos que cometen estos crímenes.

Además, en situaciones en que no existían actos de abuso, por qué y cómo permitir y facilitar el secuestro de un padre que cometió el delito horrendo de secuestros en contra de su hijo de nuevo en ambos de sus vidas? ¿Y cómo te tratan en verdad con una persona más que probable que hizo todo lo posible para calumniar a su nombre y su reputación con el fin de una etapa de defensa en contra de su delito de secuestro internacional de niños? Además, si usted está de acuerdo con ello, a continuación, en calidad de qué?

Sin duda, hay un gran riesgo en cuestión.

Por un lado, su mayor responsabilidad como padre es garantizar la seguridad de su hijo, que incluye la prevención de cualquier amenaza de secuestro que ocurra de nuevo. Por otra parte, lo que luchó para cuando su hijo fue recuperado por los derechos de su hijo para conocer el amor de ambos padres en un entorno que permita su sentido de identidad. Y encima de todo esto es la realidad que usted, un buen padre Chasing, debe hacer frente a la possability muy real de que su ex cónyuge aún puede ser muy amargo y resentido con usted, sí existe la possability que esta persona puede intentar causarle daño cada vez que surja la oportunidad. Entre las líneas tratando de determinar los mejores intereses del niño son los jueces, mediadores, y los políticos.

¿Te he dicho que nada de esto es fácil?

Al escribir este artículo, pensé que tal vez los padres pueden encontrar algunos Straight Talk-útiles que pueden beneficiar a su hijo a corto plazo y la felicidad a largo plazo y la estabilidad.

Ahora, déjeme decir que soy plenamente consciente de que no todas las situaciones o se debe llamar o permitir tanto a los padres a ser parte de la vida de un niño. Cuando existe grave preocupación de un nuevo secuestro o cualquier otro tipo de peligro, entonces es fundamental para proteger a su hijo de ese peligro, y cualquier noción de doble re-entrada de los padres debe evitarse a toda costa. En los casos en que existe una gran preocupación y desconfianza, la mediación puede proporcionar la tan necesaria la intervención - lo ideal es que no debería haber un solo niño que debería tener que soportar un secuestro parental. Si es realista seguro para usted y su niño para permitir una posterior secuestro de padre de familia que está deseoso y capaz de volver a introducir su vida para hacerlo, y desea apoyar a su hijo con ambos padres en su vida, su decisión de de viaje por el camino de la reconciliación cuidado en el nombre de su hijo-puede ser muy sabio. Es aquí, en una re-estructurada de entrada, que la esperanza existe. El trauma de su hijo experimentado durante su secuestro eventualmente pueden desaparecer, con la intervención profesional y la curación. Estos, los niños pueden tener una vida normal, llena de magia y maravilla se puede obtener. Sin duda, esto es lo que deseo: una vida armoniosa mágica para su hijo. Una vez más, no va a ser fácil, y hay muchas situaciones en que uno de los padres re-entrada causará más daño que bien. Tal vez estas discusiones puedan comenzar a llevarse a cabo con un mediador profesional, que tiene experiencia y conocimientos en el área.

Les advertimos: no actuar a ciegas y no se olvide de los acontecimientos pasados; asegurarse de que si permite el reingreso a ocurrir, que cada paso se hace para eliminar cualquier forma de re-secuestro o abuso. Todos los aspectos legales de competencia deben ser abordadas por primera vez y usted debería embarcaciones cuidado todas las órdenes con el acceso a los niños antes de salir de la jurisdicción. Una vez que se tomen estas medidas, el padre con custodia puede comenzar a animar al niño a tener acceso con el padre secuestrador.

El diálogo y las visitas con el padre secuestrador puede ayudar al niño y plenamente permitir el proceso de curación para continuar. Esto se puede habilitar al niño que en el largo plazo ayudará a su crecimiento y desarrollo. Después de todo, no queremos a nuestros hijos a asumir el papel de víctima, pero el papel de un sobreviviente. Esto fortalecerá su espíritu y la autonomía de ellos, enseñándoles el futuro no tiene que ser como el pasado.

Me imagino que te estarás preguntando por qué creo que tengo cierta autoridad para escribir este artículo. Bueno, la respuesta es simple: Yo soy un padre que Chasing recuperado con éxito, reunirse y volver a entrar en mi comunidad con mi hijo, y en el camino, han creado un entorno que ha hecho posible que él para recibir y entender el amor de ambos de sus padres. Abiertamente, no es fácil, y yo no vivo con la preocupación diaria que mi ex-cónyuge puede tratar de hacerme daño si alguna vez da la oportunidad.

Es un riesgo que he decidido tomar en la actualidad por el amor de mi hijo.

Usted puede tomar lo que desee de compartir lo que yo, pero creo que algunas personas podrían beneficiarse de las lecciones que he aprendido personalmente y también educados en Chasing por otros padres que han abordado anteriormente el tema de la re-entrada.

Antes de proseguir, quiero reforzar mi posición de que apoyo firmemente la aplicación plena y completa de todas las leyes penales creadas para prevenir el secuestro parental del menor en todas sus formas y estadios. Cuando uno de los padres opta por negar sus derechos a un niño al otro padre por violar las leyes que rigen el bienestar de sus hijos, a propósito eliminar o detener a sus hijos del país de origen en un país extranjero sin el consentimiento del otro padre, este acto criminal cruel los lugares de secuestro del niño, junto con las demás partes, en una situación de riesgo grave y severa. También creo que nuestro sistema judicial y la falta de conocimiento y la educación de los jueces en el ámbito de la jurisdicción de detención internacional es una razón importante por qué hay tantos casos de secuestro internacional de niños. Nuestro sistema legal no funciona de la manera que tiene el potencial. ¿Qué quiero decir con "nuestro sistema legal son los tribunales, en general, todo el mundo, y cómo manejan tanto entrantes como salientes casos de secuestro internacional de niños. La formación y la investigación en este campo puede aportar los cambios necesarios sobre la inmediata y mucho más. Un sistema de Naciones Unidas informó judicial y sin educación juega un papel importante en el de la crueldad a nuestros hijos la cara, y hay muchos otros problemas que deben ser atendidas, sin embargo, la prevención debe empezar primero con la creación de un sistema judicial altamente capacitados con el apoyo fuerte de investigación y las personas con las manos en la experiencia. Una sugerencia muy considerado con respecto a la revisión del sistema jurídico es que las naciones para formar un cuerpo de jueces y mediadores capacitados exclusivamente para servir en un "secuestro parental Tribunal unitario". Este tribunal estaría integrado por los jueces, mediadores y ayudar a los profesionales objeto de abordar y manejar los casos de secuestro parental. Esta Unidad se encargará de escuchar los casos de secuestro internacional de niños. Esta idea ha sido corroborada por el Reino Unido, el único país que tiene muy informado y la supervisión de jueces capacitados procedimiento sustracción internacional de menores legal y ha sido muy afectivo.

Volver a volver a colocar el secuestro entrada niño ... Aquí están algunas sugerencias que han puesto en marcha que parecen estar trabajando para mi hijo. Ninguno de ellos ha sido fácil de hacer, pero debido a estos esfuerzos, mi hijo vive en un libre de preocupaciones, el medio ambiente seguro lleno del amor de ambos de sus padres.

1. Pierda el ego. Seamos francos acerca de ciertas realidades. En primer lugar, es probable que no le gusta o confiar en el otro padre, y obviamente por una buena razón - se vieron obligados en la más mortal de las tormentas por el acto de abuso absoluta - el secuestro de su hijo. Usted todavía puede ver otro padre de su hijo como su enemigo, y usted puede todavía tener un gran temor de que la capacidad de la persona, sin embargo, su niño probablemente no considera que los padres como su enemigo, y si lo hacen, entonces es mejor que deje todo lo que estás haciendo y ayudar a cambiar esta perspectiva, porque va a dificultar cualquier sentido de la seguridad y la identidad de él o ella puede tener. Lo que usted necesita saber es su hijo necesita que usted tanto como a los padres a dejar de ser enemigos. Con el fin de hacer eso, ambos necesitan dar un paso gigante hacia adelante y pierde su ego. Esto no significa que tengas que ser que el amigo de la persona, pero es necesario compartimentar ciertas partes de su historia con esa persona en el nombre del mejor interés de su hijo.

2. Perdón. Después de decidir que vas a hacer lo mejor para perder el ego y compartimentar su enojo, el siguiente paso crítico en ser capaz de facilitar el reempleo de su hijo-de entrada es probablemente la más difícil de todas las cosas que tendrá que hacer: el acto de perdón. Bien, ahora confían en mí, sé lo difícil que es este asunto. Por eso, primero tiene que perder su ego. Una vez que hayas lanzado, recuerda estas palabras: Su hijo necesita que usted actúe en el perdón. Si no lo hacen, entonces usted está creando un ambiente lleno de hostilidad y el miedo, lo que causará daños psicológicos irreparables y potencialmente graves para su niño inocente. Así que si usted quiere que su hijo crezca un desastre, a continuación, mantenga a la ira y el odio. Alternativamente, puede ser un ejemplo para su hijo que será uno de los regalos más grandes que jamás puede compartir: enseñar el poderoso acto de perdón.

3. Crear un entorno abierto de expresión. Independientemente de si usted quiere creer o no, una vez que un niño es trasladado ilícitamente o detenido por uno de los padres de la otra, el niño vive en un perpetuo estado de miedo y preocupación. Esto les impide poder compartir abiertamente sus sentimientos o emociones. En todas las formas imaginables, su hijo antes vivían en una prisión psicológica en donde la verdadera libertad de expresión causado gran ansiedad. Mientras que se celebró en este estado y con cada día que pasa, una parte de su espíritu murió. Usted no quiere crear otra prisión espiritual! Fundamentalmente, debe crear un entorno propicio y libre que promueve la comunicación abierta llena de potenciar el apoyo y la comprensión de los deseos de su hijo, preocupaciones y opiniones. Para decirlo sin rodeos, es necesario permitir que su hijo se sienta seguro y no comprometido en ser capaz de hablar sobre cualquier cosa que desean sin la preocupación de una reacción o represalia en caso de que no están de acuerdo con sus puntos de vista. Del mismo modo, su hijo puede deseo de criar a un sujeto (como el otro padre) que usted puede no querer hablar. Recuerde, el más abierto y de apoyo que son de puntos de vista de su hijo y las perspectivas, más confianza que vas a construir. La confianza es todo.

4. Confianza. Probablemente el más difícil de todas las cosas que un niño secuestrado debe aprender a vivir con la tarea de determinar cómo vivir con la falta de confianza creada por su experiencia de secuestro. La confianza necesita ser reconstruido para su niño, independientemente de su perspectiva sobre lo que ocurrió y quién es responsable. Recuerde, desde la perspectiva de su hijo, el sistema que contaba con, el amor y el apoyo de la madre y el padre, no. En este momento es probablemente un buen momento para recordar la primera regla de oro: deshacerse de su ego. La única perspectiva que realmente importa es la opinión de su hijo, y claramente, la confianza de su hijo fue violada. Por lo tanto, algunas sugerencias para que usted considere para restablecer la confianza incluir hacer lo que dices que vas a hacer, nunca hablar mal de otro padre de su hijo, nunca descartar o obstaculizan el derecho de su hijo con el otro padre; reforzar la idea de su hijo no fue responsable por el trauma que ha ocurrido, asegúrese de que su hijo reintroducir activamente a la comunidad que es parte de su identidad y, por último, decir la verdad.

5. Familia. Recuerde que la familia de su hijo incluye los dos. En una gran parte de la familia que su hijo, ambos padres pueden proporcionar los componentes fundamentales de la identidad de su hijo (soy consciente de que esto no siempre es el caso, y que hay personas ahí fuera que nunca debería haber sido padres, en primer lugar). Lo que hay que evitar es la creación de una plataforma donde la identidad de su hijo está asociada con la ira y el odio. ¿No es mejor, en por lo menos, tener la distancia de cooperación? Si ese es el caso, entonces quizá la idea más útil que puedo dar es ésta: no salgas de tu forma de hacerle daño o ser injusto para la otra parte cuando se trata de su interacción con su hijo. Si lo hace, lo que está haciendo en realidad al final es castigar a su hijo.

6. Un lugar seguro para estar en desacuerdo. Va a haber momentos en los dos de ustedes no estarán de acuerdo sobre determinadas cuestiones. Lo que hay que hacer cuando esto ocurre es recordar que no debe hablar mal del otro padre delante de su hijo, y, asegúrese de que existe un mecanismo (quizá la mediación) en el lugar que puede ayudar a cada uno de ustedes a través de cuestiones difíciles.

7. Siga la ley. Con todo lo que lo hace, asegúrese de seguir las leyes de custodia que se rigen por.

8. Sea demostrativo. Abrazos y besos y las palabras "Te amo" son tan importantes para su hijo como usted ser parte activa de su día a día la vida. Así, se interesan por lo que su hijo está haciendo, participar en los intereses tanto como pueda y recordar, cuando lo haga, un abrazo y un beso seguido de las palabras tales como "Te quiero" o "Estoy muy orgulloso de ti "significa mucho a su hijo mucho tiempo después de que se han convertido en la edad adulta.

9. En caso de duda, actuar en el lado de la precaución. Como Padre Chasing, usted y su niño no estaría en la posición que está en menos de una conspiración bien orquestado para secuestrar a su hijo no fue llevada a cabo por el otro progenitor. No se olvide de lo listo que el plan era y cómo se fueron tal vez por sorpresa. Una regla simple para vivir: si algo no le parece correcto, es probable que no lo es. Si ese es el caso, actuar con mucha cautela y siempre pedir consejo a un buen abogado familiarizado con secuestro internacional de menor ley de jurisdicción sobre la forma de actuar. Si no puede pagar un abogado más, hay muchas personas inteligentes que trabajan en las trincheras de la sustracción internacional de menores que le puede dar una idea basada en sus propias experiencias ... se les llama 'Chasing padres.

10. Deje que su hijo sea un niño. Recuerde que su hijo tiene derecho a ser niño. 11. Esté preparado para un ataque. La realidad de la situación de un padre secuestrador una vez que se ordenó la casa es que estas personas suelen enojado, amargado y hostil. Además, se ha dicho mucho sobre el hecho de que en la gran mayoría de los casos, los padres tienen el secuestro graves problemas mentales. Por lo tanto, usted debe recordar que existe la posibilidad de que la venganza y el deseo de hacer que el Padre Chasing dejado atrás a raíz de una sustracción internacional de menores - que es citado por la mayoría de autoridades de liderazgo como la principal razón por la que un padre secuestra a su hijo - puede ahora existen en un mundo posterior a la reunificación, incluso más que durante el tiempo que su hijo fue robado.

Sé - nada de esto es fácil!

Ahora que usted ha leído algunas de mis sugerencias, usted puede pensar que debe de haber caído en mi cabeza un par de veces. Tal vez, usted está pensando que lo que estoy sugiriendo es que usted se olvide lo que sucedió en el pasado o que no importa. Bueno, yo no estoy diciendo esas cosas a todos. Lo que estoy sugiriendo es que es necesario mirar las cosas desde la perspectiva de su hijo, las necesidades y los intereses (tanto a corto plazo y largo plazo). Con el fin de hacerlo, la ira y el resentimiento alimentado por el ego, el dolor y el miedo debe ser compartimentado, no se descartan. En su lugar debe ser un conjunto con fuerza ejecutiva de las expectativas y los límites que ambos padres son responsables de mantener en el nombre de su hijo. Y usted debe ser consciente de que la venganza y la ira, probablemente todavía existe. Herramientas Hay algunas cosas simples que algunos padres han encontrado para ser eficaz en ayudar a los niños a curar de un secuestro parental. Permita que su niño tiempo para jugar, reír y cantar. Es posible que desee unirse a ellos también. Esto también, es muy terapéutico.

En realidad, el secuestro internacional de niños de los padres sigue siendo muy fácil de lograr debido a los fallos de los jueces a comprender que sus órdenes de la corte significa muy poco o nada en absoluto, una vez que un niño es trasladado a otro país, y el fracaso incomprensible por la policía de mantenimiento de los oficiales a respetar las leyes de los tribunales con respecto a los derechos de un niño de acceso, las visitas y la custodia de uno de sus padres.

También quiero ser muy específico y el estado que este acto es un delito grave contra los niños. Desafortunadamente, muchos padres no temen a secuestrar a la persecución penal, mientras que la planificación y ejecución de su conspiración criminal (No sé de ningún acto de secuestro de niños de sus padres mientras que el padre secuestrador no violaba numerosos códigos penales o las normas de la corte). Claramente, un esfuerzo colectivo por parte de jueces altamente calificados dispuestos y capaces de hacer cumplir las leyes que están obligados a supervisar de manera significativa a reducir el número de secuestros previsto o real.

En última instancia, su niño necesita un amor, entorno seguro que les permite ser un niño. Lo que su hijo necesita es confiar de nuevo mientras abraza el amor sin miedo a represalias. Recuerde, nadie dijo nada de esto va a ser fácil, sin embargo, si usted está en condiciones de pensar en las cuestiones que he planteado, es una buena oportunidad, la parte difícil del viaje usted, su hijo, y el secuestro de los padres han viajado por haber terminado. . . pero eso depende de cómo lo tanto como los padres interactúan unos con otros.

El nivel o grado de disfunción, la amenaza de re-secuestro, la sensibilización, la prevención legal establecido para evitar que se produzca otro secuestro, la autorreflexión sobre la elección y las consecuencias de permitir o no permitir que el padre secuestrador re-entrada, son todos temas que debe ser considerado. Esto, re-entrada, tendrá un impacto el niño y los padres y son todas variables que debe ser discutido, sobre todo cuando se trata de una enfermedad mental. Sin embargo, las cuestiones saldrán a la superficie de un niño cuando el padre secuestrador es capaz de tener una relación de amor y esto, se le quita para siempre de un niño. Cuando los niños no se permiten o se prohibió toda visita o acceso después de re-entrada con el padre secuestrador esto también puede dificultar el desarrollo del niño. De la misma manera, cuando los niños secuestrados son obligados a volver a re-visitar a un padre secuestrador a través de una Orden de la Corte, antes de un período de curación, esto también puede tener consecuencias a largo plazo en los niños, ya que prolonga y continúa el abuso. El sistema de justicia no es justa sin embargo, los padres pueden elegir a la práctica la equidad ya que es en el mejor interés de sus hijos.

Un último consejo: mantenga los ojos abiertos en todo momento, creando al mismo tiempo lo mejor posible abierta, ambiente de amor y apoyo de su hijo. Recuerde, no había un momento en que usted pudo haber pensado que nunca volvería a ver a su hijo de nuevo, así que asegúrate de celebrar cada día.

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