Tag: illegal international adoption

Let’s talk about Illegal and Illicit Intercountry Adoptions

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Lynelle starts the conversation on illegal and illicit adoptions that adoptive parents must have with their adopted children, highlighting the lack of supports.

Being Illegally Adopted and a Forced Reunion

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Aimee shares about her illegal adoption from Taiwan and being forced into reunion through media involvement and her first mother and adoptive parent wishes.

Lived Experience Suggestions for Responses to Illicit Adoptions

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ICAVs newest Perspective Paper: How Authorities and Bodies could Respond to Illicit Adoptions