reunite Research
For a number of years now reunite has offered a mediation service in cases of cross-border family disputes involving children, and this service has developed into one of the organisations core activities. We are currently undertaking important research into the long-term effectiveness of the Memoranda of Understanding reached within mediation, looking at whether the Memoranda are honoured and work in practice. We hope the research findings will provide a more fully informed understanding of the value of mediation, and provide valuable evidence in the debate regarding the possible need for the development of a private international law instrument in support of mediation.
Research on the issue of leave to permanently remove children from the jurisdiction, another area of intense concern to those who consult reunite, was completed in 2009 and the findings can be read in full by clicking the link on the left.
We have also carried out research projects both into what happens once a child has been returned following an abduction, and the effects of abduction on all those who have been through an abduction experience. We are aware of the importance of these matters for the children themselves, and the need for their voices to be heard about these issues, and are very pleased, therefore, to have been able to include them within our research structure.
We greatly appreciate your comments and suggestions and, as always, your invaluable support for our work.
We greatly appreciate your comments and suggestions and, as always, your invaluable support for our work.