On 15 December 2015, PACT (Parents and Abducted Children Together) changed its name to Action Against Abduction. We have been thinking of doing this for some time and feel that our new name more closely reflects the work we do. Our campaigning and research have evolved over the years and as we approach our next major projects, we want...Read More

2015 draws to an end with significant advances across a broad front. Action Against Abduction (formerly PACT), has once again been able to punch above its weight, thanks in large part to the steadfast and generous support of you, the backers, volunteer helpers and trustees. As many of you who attended the screenings know, this...Read More

2015 draws to an end with significant advances across a broad front. Action Against Abduction (formerly PACT), has once again been able to punch above its weight, thanks in large part to the steadfast and generous support of you, the backers, volunteer helpers and trustees. We have always sought to underpin our mission to protect...Read More

In a feature article in The Guardian journalist Eleanor Tucker talks to Sarah-Cecilie, the subject of our new documentary that looks at the experience of parental abduction and the profound impact it has on the whole family. Our now documentary film will be launched at Portculis House on October 21st.  This follows a recent screening for...Read More

On 21 October 2015, thanks to the sponsorship of Nicola Blackwood MP, PACT hosted the screening of its latest documentary film, “Sarah Cecilie” at the Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House. Our guest speaker, The Rt Hon. Theresa May MP, gave a moving and heartfelt speech to an audience of over 80 people. After the screening, Sarah Cecilie who had flown in from New...Read More

This evening (Tuesday 20 October) Catherine Meyer will be appearing on London Live to discuss PACT’s new documentary with Luke Blackall. PACT’s latest documentary film examines the effects of abduction from the point of view of the child and the two estranged estranged parents. Click here for a five minute preview. Our new documentary film takes...Read More

  PACT’s latest documentary film examines the effects of abduction from the point of view of the child and the two estranged estranged parents. Click here for a four minute preview. Our new documentary film takes one of the stories from “Victims of Another War” and examines the impact of abduction from the point of...Read More

PACT wants to establish why police-recorded child abduction offences are increasing Last week – on our Child Abduction Hub site – we reported that, according to the latest crime statistics released by the Office for National Statistics, Police in England and Wales recorded 822 child abduction offences in 2014/15; a 257 (45%) on the previous...Read More

“This small-scale qualitative study was undertaken to investigate the lived experiences of those who were abducted many years earlier. The aim was to learn whether, and how, in the views of the participants, these abductions had affected their lives, and whether such effects had continued long-term. The study is based on personal interviews undertaken by...Read More

From March, all new British passports will be issued with an ‘important information’ leaflet that provides essential guidance on protecting your child from the threat of traffickers and the vital steps to take if you believe a child is at risk of being abducted and taken overseas. The leaflets carry a clear warning that taking...Read More