The 1980 Hague Convention was meant to protect against children being abducted by a parent. Today, it is frequently used by abusive parents to force their partners into an unenviable choice: lose their child or live within reach of their abusers. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz  CREDITS Written and read by Maddy Croad Produced by Jen Black Audio editing by John Ropiha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Long Read from Stuff

Stuff Audio

‘I wish he had hit me’

SEP 20, 202417 MIN
The Long Read from Stuff

‘I wish he had hit me’

SEP 20, 202417 MIN

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The 1980 Hague Convention was meant to protect against children being abducted by a parent. Today, it is frequently used by abusive parents to force their partners into an unenviable choice: lose their child or live within reach of their abusers.Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here.GET IN TOUCHFeedback? We’re listening! Email us at [email protected] CREDITSWritten and read by Maddy CroadProduced by Jen BlackAudio editing by John Ropiha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices