Knowledge is a critical tool in the fight for justice and the journey of healing. Survivors of psychological abuse and abduction often struggle in silence, lacking the language for their experiences or the validation that their trauma is real. This resource library is dedicated to changing that.
Here, you will find a curated collection of academic studies, expert articles, and practical guides that I have vetted with the eye of both a survivor and a forensic analyst. These are not just links; they are foundational texts that provide data, context, and insight into the complex realities of parental alienation, coercive control, and the long-term effects of childhood trauma.
The Long Term Effects
This 2014 qualitative study by Professor Marilyn Freeman, PhD, from the International Family Law, Policy, and Practices, was published on December 5, 2014. This is one of the most important academic resources on the lived experiences of abduction survivors. It provides critical data on the long-term mental health effects and the complex challenges of reunification. For survivors, it offers profound validation; for advocates and professionals, it is a source of essential, evidence-based insight.
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The Crime of
Family Abduction
U.S. Dept. of Justice
It contains raw, firsthand stories, explains the common tactics of abductors like concealment and flight, and provides practical resources and checklists for families caught in this nightmare. This is essential reading for understanding the legal reality and the devastating, often hidden, human cost of family abduction.
A Family Resource Guide
on International Parental
Kidnapping (OJJDP)
This official guide from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention offers practical and detailed advice on preventing international kidnapping and outlines the civil and criminal remedies available. While specific policies and technologies have evolved since its publication, its explanation of the Hague Convention and strategies for left-behind parents remains a valuable foundational resource
Is Your Child Missing?
Act immediately if you believe your child is missing.
Download this checklist of actions to be taken by families in the initial stages of a missing child case. If you have any questions call the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) at 1-800-THE-LOST® (1-800-843-5678). If you are not located in the United States, call your country's hotline. Click the images to download from NCMEC
Download the Missing Child Emergency Response - Quick Reference Guide
The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act (Pub. L. No. 109-248) mandates NCIC entry must be made by law enforcement within two hours of receipt of a report of a missing or abducted child. This two-hour requirement replaces the term “immediately” in the National Child Search Assistance Act (NCSAA, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5779 and 5780)
