Citation

Plass PS, Finkelhor SD, Hotaling GT. Youth Soc. 1996; 28(1): 109-130.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0044118X96028001005

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Using data from a national survey, we examine factors associated with two specific outcomes of family abduction events: duration of the episode and the likelihood of emotional trauma to children involved. Duration appears to be influenced by indicators of preparedness, planning and intent, and with difficulty in physically locating the child. Emotional harm is influenced by factors associated with child awareness, disruption in the child's routine, and levels of animosity between parents.