Category: Ethics Alert

PEAR Advisory Alert for DRC

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On June 2, 2015, the Department of State issued a new alert which supersedes the alert of October 6, 2014.  This newest alert strongly recommends against adopting from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (“DRC”) at this time.  This warning is separate from any potential ending of the current suspension on the issuance of exit letters. The Department of State …

PEAR Ethics Alert and Cautionary Statement on Adoptions from Democratic Republic of Congo

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PEAR Ethics Alert and Cautionary Statement on Adoptions from Democratic Republic of Congo PEAR has received a number of reports from adopting families and NGOs on the ground in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) regarding unethical conduct by adoption agencies, adopting families, local facilitators/attorneys, orphanage personnel, and officials in the DRC. These reports have come to us over the past …