Undercover exploration of child trafficking: The AdoptRisk study delves into the clandestine world of illicit adoptions
The National Research Agency has granted funding for a significant new project titled "AdoptRisk". Led by a team of eleven researchers, this project aims to shed light on the extent of illicit practices in international adoption and adoptions of children born on French soil.
The project is an expansion of the work done by historians Yves Déché and Fabio Macedo of the University of Angers, who have been investigating illegal adoptions of children from distant countries. The focus now shifts to the home turf, as the team delves into the previously under-the-radar practices of adopting children born on French soil.
The "AdoptRisk" project has been actively working for the past year and a half, with a total funding of 320,000 euros. The team's research is scheduled to run until 2029, during which they will be conducting in-depth investigations into the illicit practices surrounding international and French adoptions.
While the project has not yet revealed any significant findings regarding illicit practices in the adoption of French children, the team's work is crucial in bringing these practices to light. To date, no dedicated historical study has been conducted on illicit practices in the adoption of French children.
The team consists of historians, sociologists, anthropologists, and archival specialists, all working together to uncover the truth. The identities of the researchers involved in the project until 2029 are not publicly listed in available sources.
The "AdoptRisk" project is a crucial step towards ensuring transparency and accountability in the adoption process, both internationally and within France. As the project progresses, it is hoped that the findings will lead to positive changes in the adoption system, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children involved.
