Description

What happens when a child is kidnapped from home by his or her own parent? What are the emotional and psychological consequences of living in hiding for weeks, months, or even years for a child? How does the parent left behind cope with having no knowledge of the child’s whereabouts or well-being? And what could lead a parent to inflict such a painful existence on his or her own child?

About the author(s)

Geoffrey L. Greif is a Professor and Associate Dean at the University of Maryland School of Social Work.

Rebecca L. Hegar is a Professor at the University of Texas, Arlington, School of Social Work.

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