Peter Thomas Senese: The Executive Director Of The I CARE Foundation, Best-selling Author, Activist

Peter Thomas Senese and the I CARE Foundation have made a significant contribution protecting children from international abduction. Since the I CARE Foundation’s inception, the reported U.S. outbound child abduction rate has declined 38% since 2009. Under Peter’s leadership the I CARE Foundation’s International Travel Child Consent Form has been called a groundbreaking global child abduction prevention tool praised by the international legal community

Saturday, November 10, 2012

The I CARE Foundation - Helping Protect Children From Abduction

New York Attorney Joel Walter & Peter Thomas Senese -
Goofing Off In 'Brooklyn Bridge Park'

It has been nearly a year since the not-for-profit I CARE Foundation began its formal operations as an advocacy research organization committed to help prevent the rocket-like growth of international parental child abduction.

Since we began, the foundation has counted completely on our own resources and capability to act on behalf of those we made commitments to aid, while pushing hard on deepening society's understanding on IPCA.

In the course of our business, we have helped bring home or protect dozens of children from abduction while building a national network of attorneys willing to help targeted parents and children of abduction. We have also extensively launched a series of research projects aimed at guiding our legislative initiative activity. And we are building a legal database that lawyers all over the world may use to help fight abduction.

Today I spent some time reflecting on the many parents and children we have helped, or who we are trying to assist.

(L to R) Chris Morris, Eugene Pothy, Peter Thomas Senese

I have to admit, I am very fortunate: even though the circumstances of each of these initial relationships occurred during a difficult time in each of their lives, truth is many incredible friendships have been made.

And a long the way, the I CARE Foundation has helped reunite or prevent the abduction of dozens of children. Which is more than cool ... I do believe in miracles.

In the coming weeks I will be sharing some important information about new legislation we are readying to launch.

I look forward to your support in our efforts to protect children from abduction.

Very truly yours,

Peter Thomas Senese

Testimonials

As the Founding Director of the I CARE Foundation, Peter Thomas Senese has helped reunite many children who were previously internationally kidnapped and has assisted an even larger number of children who have been at risk of abduction. Since the I CARE Foundation's formal operations commenced, reported cases of international parental child abduction have declined by 15% per year (fiscal years 2011 and 2012) after nearly 30 years of fast-paced growth. Outside of advocating for children at risk of abduction, Peter Thomas Senese has come to the aid of numerous individuals fighting life-threatening illnesses, including many children. Click on the image above to read the sworn testimonials!

Reported Cases Of U.S. International Parental Child Abduction Rate Drops By 15% Second Year In Row

Since the I CARE Foundation commenced operations, reported cases of outbound international parental child abduction statistics demonstrate that there has been a miraculous 15% drop in international kidnappings for two consecutive years (fiscal year ending 2011 and 2012). The outreach of advocacy groups such as the I CARE Foundation along with increased efforts by the U.S. government's Office of Childrens Issues has led the charge to combat abduction that may be best described as a run-away train illuminated by 30 previous years of skyrocketing abduction rate. Outreach about the warning signs and risk factors of abduction combined with a strong effort to educate the courts on the complex legal dynamics of parental abduction, and, new laws and policies geared to protect children are making a difference. Despite great strides being made, a somber mood still exists due to the poor rate of children being returned home, which is anticipated to be around 10% when considering reported cases of abduction and expected unreported cases of abduction.

The I CARE Foundation

The I CARE Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing international child abduction and trafficking. The foundation has been very effective in working to have new state and federal laws and policies implemented, or existing policies modified, geared toward protecting children of abduction. Since commencement of the I CARE Foundation's operations, the reported number of international parental child abductions originating from the United States has declined by over 15% per year during fiscal years 2011 and 2012, after nearly 30 years of abduction growth. Though focused on research and new policy implementation, the I CARE Foundation has played key roles in reuniting dozens of internationally abducted children while preventing many more cross-border abductions.

International Child Abduction Educational Film Series

In an effort to help families in crisis due to an international parental child abduction plan or actual kidnapping, I have created a detailed educational documentary film series titled Chasing Parents: Racing Into The Storms Of International Parental Child Abduction. Many targeted parents and advocates from around the world have found this series to be extremely useful. Click here to see the entire film series. Below is Chasing Parents: An Overview of International Parental Child Abduction (Part I).

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Saturday, November 10, 2012

The I CARE Foundation - Helping Protect Children From Abduction