Abduction and How Awareness Makes a Difference (written for Missing Kids)
Each and every day children in America are being snatched off the streets. In the U.S. the majority of abductions, 82%, are what are referred to as non-custodial parental abductions. That is when one parent takes off with a child or children with the intent of keeping them away from the other parent. When most people hear about a parental abduction they think, “big deal... at least they're with a parent”. The fact is it is a very big deal. Children abducted by a parent are not taken for the child's well-being! These kids are simply the best way for a spouse to traumatize the other spouse. They are instruments of revenge, pawns utilized to show control and power.
Children abducted by a parent suffer tremendously. They are forced to live a life on the run, they don't go to school, they don't receive medical attention, they don't develop socially... all are emotionally abused, many are physically abused, some are sexually abused, and you would be surprised at the number of children who actually die at the hands of a parent. Parents who kidnap their own children are not concerned about their children, they are selfish individuals who are causing sometimes incredible damage to the very ones they are supposed to love and protect.
When you hear about a parental kidnapping we hope you understand the reality and realize that the children are being victimized.
Child Abduction can be eliminated through making the crime unacceptable. Through raising awareness will take the first steps to shape true change. You have just started the steps its take to end this crime. Thank you for your time to read this message. Read more about the Child Rescue Network.
