Law enforcement officials wanting to stay updated on the issue of International Parental Child Abduction (IPCA) can glean the latest information from the U.S. Department of State’s 2025 annual report. The report, which was submitted to Congress, discusses compliance with The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. That treaty provides a framework for cooperation between countries to promptly return a child wrongfully removed or retained across international borders and to help ensure custody rights. The report uses standards set by the Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act of 2014 (known as “the Goldman Act”) to evaluate countries on their performance. A foreword in the report notes that Georgia was welcomed as a new treaty partner in 2024.
