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Rise in the number of children abducted by parents
Recent figures published by reunite International Child Abduction Centre have revealed a 47% increase in the number of child abduction cases reported to its advice line.
In 2011, the charity handled 512 new abduction cases, which included 479 children abducted out of the UK, 189 children abducted into the UK, 16 children abducted between UK jurisdictions, and 56 children abducted between non-UK jurisdictions. In 70% of cases, the mother was the abducting parent.
Alison Shalaby, reunite´s Acting Director, said: "There are many difficult issues surrounding international parental child abduction and it is a highly emotional and stressful time for both left-behind and abducting parents. Ultimately, of course, the true ´victims´ in these cases are the children and we would urge parents to consider mediation where it is possible that a realistic and practical solution can be reached that can only benefit the children involved."