Developing Child Focused Standards in Response to Parental Child Abduction and its Prevention
Despite being the #1 form of involuntary disappearance for minors, PCAs remain the least reported form of missing in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
Parental child abduction (PCA) is defined as the taking, retention, or concealment of a child or children by a parent, in violation of the inherent, or court ordered, custody or visitation rights of another parent.
Abduction by a parent or family member is the most common form of child abduction in America.
What is PCA?
RUSH engages in a number of advocacy efforts that range from educating community members and legislators about PCA and its harmful outcomes for abducted children, to engaging in research to highlight and remedy barriers in reporting PCA, and identifying opportunities toward prevention.
Advocacy
Resources
Each PCA case is unique in its circumstance and means for resolution. Our resources section provides a selection of materials to assist in general understanding of terms, law, and useful contacts.
