The Recovery of Internationally Abducted Children: A Comprehensive Guide [Paperback]

Maureen Dabbagh (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 078640289X | ISBN-13: 978-0786402892 | Publication Date: September 1997

This work focuses first on prevention and then on initial steps to take if an abduction happens. Resources such as police, the State Department, the courts, and private agencies are covered next. A detailed overview is given of organizing and coordinating the search for a child, followed by coverage of support services and an examination of existing law on both the federal and international level.

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"appropriate for all public libraries and those...that support legal and psychological studies...conveniently provides one source for many useful references" -- ARBA

"provides advice and explanations which have universal application. ...it has an excellent section on what can (or cannot) be achieved through diplomatic channels...an excellent directory of names and addresses" -- Family Law

Product Details

• Paperback: 236 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078640289X
• ISBN-13: 978-0786402892
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,110,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #36 in Books > Law > International Law > Private Law

More About the Author

Maureen Dabbagh (1958- ) was born in Michigan and makes her home in Virginia. "Parental Kidnapping in America" is Dabbagh's second book following "Recovery of Internationally Abducted Children"(1997). Dabbagh serves as a VA Certified Supreme Court Family Mediator and is internationally accredited through IMI. She has worked internationally in conflict resolution programs, including peace building efforts through the Nobel Peace Prize nominated (7 times) Neve Shalom/Wahat Alsalam. Her work in creating and promoting laws to protect children from access abuse includes legislative efforts, subject matter testimony, and the creation of P.A.R.E.N.T. (Parents Advcocating for Recovery through Education by Networking Together). When not working, Dabbagh enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and gardening.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars From a law firm in EGYPT, April 20, 2000

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Todd (CAIRO, EGYPT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Recovery of Internationally Abducted Children: A Comprehensive Guide (Paperback)

As a partner in an international law firm in Cairo, Egypt I was very interested in the book. Because of the rules of Islamic law it is much worse to have children abducted to the Middle East than to other places. However it is important to realize that all the Arab countries are not identical and that their legal systems may have very different characteristics, laws, traditions, etc. While Islamic law is normally cited as a basis for the Arab secular laws it is interpreted very differently in different countries. Remember that no matter how many international and national agencies that you talk to, it is still ultimately you who has to manage the process of getting your child back and one of the most importat and urgent steps you need to take is to obtain local counsel in the country where you child has been abducted to.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for parents facing this tragic circumstance, December 15, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Recovery of Internationally Abducted Children: A Comprehensive Guide (Paperback)

This is a step by step instruction manual for parents facing this tragedy. There is so much MIS information coming from multiple sources, including the Department of State and Government, that often parents do not know where to turn. This book will point parents (whom are most likely emotionally and physically devastated) in the direction they need to go, depending on the circumstances of their cases. It can provide the hand-holding that many parents need, and do not get from local, state, federal or international authorities. I highly recommend this not only to victim parents, but to all authorities that are involved with Family Law (attorneys, GAL's, Judges, law inforcement). With the diversity of the United States, and the increasing instances of multi-national marriages, this book could actually circumvent a tragedy from occuring, by educating people what could happen in the worst of circumstances.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ..It put everything into perspective, December 8, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Recovery of Internationally Abducted Children: A Comprehensive Guide (Paperback)

Personal Review from a parent: I bought this book when my daughter was abducted to India in May of '98. I was so releived to have such a great source of information that I was able to read and understand. It didn't come from the State Department, (lord knows how many copies of International Abduction PREVENTION packets they sent me after my daughter was gone.) it didn't come from a national missing children's agency, but from a parent who has experienced the outrage first hand. The information put me in a position of being somewhat in control of what needed to be done. The level of shock that I expereinced at first kept me from doing what really needed to be done immediately. When I bought the book, it put everything in perspective and I was able to get things accomplished on my own. I have used the book to teach and update my own attoneys on the laws and procedures on international abduction. My own daughter is now home safely and the book will be passed on to my attorney who may come to this experience again an for that parent will be prepared even before they get to court in the first place. THank you Maureen for your insight, wisdom and strength. -CJ Beach Mother of Mallika Renee Beach