As shown in other studies, young children are at the highest risk. Boys and girls are equally likely to be abducted. E. Characteristics of abduction 1. The most frequent pattern was an order of joint legal custody with physical custody to the parent who was then left-behind. Nearly half of abductions occur during a court-ordered visitation.
Abductors have social support for and assistance in their actions.
Saved money or waited for expected cash payment 2. Gathered, destroyed, or hid legal documents and records 3. Liquidated assets 4. Quit or changed jobs 5. Applied for a visa or passport for child from U.S. State Department 6.