Resources

PCA Laws

​It is VERY important that seeking parents are armed with the appropriate applicable laws in PCA cases.  Oftentimes, it is the seeking parent that is educating others about their own rights. 

Prevent Abduction Program: Steps to Enrollment

​The Prevent Abduction Program is a still new, yet highly effective resource for parents seeking to prevent an international parental child abduction.  

Useful Terms and Definitions

​Learning about IPCA involves using many new terms and legal definitions. RUSH is not a legal resource, but may offer some "ah hah!" for those new to the lingo.

I fear an abduction...what should I do?

The moment you suspect your child(ren)'s other parent may commit an abduction, fear creeps in. Most parents have no idea what to think or what to do. If you believe your child(ren) may be taken out of the country, your first step is to get educated. Here are some resources on prevention...

Can you evaluate if PCA is likely to occur?

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While there are no hard and fast predictors to tell us if a parent will or will not abduct his/her child, there are a host of risk factors that indicate whether further protections to prevent an abduction should be taken...