Resources
Several of our volunteers for The Hague Domestic Violence Project have worked to compile a list of useful resources for any individual facing involvement in a Hague Convention case in the United States. These resources surround the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, domestic violence issues tied to the Hague Convention, and publications on issues relating to international child abduction and domestic violence. Follow the links below to find the information you require:
- Comprehensive bibliography
- Country-specific resources
- National and international publications
- Searchable case database
Information From the Hague Conference on Private International Law
- Hague Convention homepage: Background information referencing all materials relevant to the Convention.
- Publications from the Hague Convention: A variety of international publications and newsletters collected at the Hague.
- Full text of the Hague Convention: The multilateral treaty that seeks to protect children from the harmful effects of abduction and retention across international boundaries by providing a procedure to bring about their prompt return.(En Espaņol)
- International Child Abduction Case Database (INCADAT): Established by the Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conference with the object of making accessible many of the leading decisions taken by national courts in regards to the 1980 Hague Convention.
Information From the US Department of State
The Office of Children's Issues at the Department of State is the United States' Central Authority for handling incoming and outgoing cases involving international child abduction.
- Report on Compliance with the Hague Convention (April 2008)
- US Department of State's International Child Abduction Web Site
Information From the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
NCMEC maintains a website on international family abduction and offers a free book for attorneys titled Litigating International Child Abduction Cases Under the Hague Convention.
About Our List of Resources
While we are continuously working to provide up-to-date information regarding all aspects of Hague Convention cases involving domestic violence, this site may not have the most recent information you require. If you notice we are missing an important or relevant piece of information that you believe would be of use to list here, please contact us.
Why this Project?
We are a team of individuals from various professional backgrounds who are dedicated to creating a comprehensive resource that will enable mothers, domestic violence advocates, attorneys and judges to better prepare themselves for Hague Convention cases in the United States' legal system.
