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Child Abductions and Custody Issues
International parental child abductions are on the rise, as are child custody cases in other countries. These are very complex matters. The following information may help you prevent a child abduction or custody dispute, or be of assistance should you experience such a situation while you are abroad.
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Precautions: Documentation for Travel with Children
To prevent a situation that could be interpreted as a child abduction or custody dispute while you are abroad, it is advisable that you have a consent letter for a child travelling alone or a child travelling with one parent. For further information, please consult the FAQs on Children and Travel.
If your child is travelling alone, you should arrange in advance with the airline for an escort to supervise your child from check-in through arrival. Double-check with your airline regarding restrictions (e.g. age limits, non-stop direct flights only) for unaccompanied minors. Note that airlines require a parent or guardian to stay at the airport until the flight has departed. The person greeting the child at the destination must have appropriate identification and authorization.
Our Missing Children
Our Missing Children operates as Canada's national clearinghouse for missing children. It is linked to all Canadian police and related agencies, U.S. police agencies, and most foreign police agencies. An important component of the program is the Missing Children's Registry, which is a unique and powerful force in locating and recovering missing children.
Missing Children Society of Canada
The Missing Children Society of Canada is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to the search for runaway and abducted children. It provides a comprehensive Investigative Search Program, free of charge, to assist police and parents in the active and ongoing search for missing children.
