About Hague Collective
Founded in 2019, Hague Collective is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing understanding of cross-border custody disputes involving domestic violence, coercive control, child safety, and the Hague Convention.
The organization promotes public awareness, survivor-informed dialogue, educational outreach, research awareness, and evidence-informed policy discussion.
Our Approach
We believe meaningful discussion benefits from the perspectives of survivors, researchers, legal professionals, domestic violence advocates, policymakers, and affected families.
Our goal is to encourage thoughtful examination of how international legal systems affect child wellbeing, family stability, access to justice, and human rights.
Founder’s Statement
“Hague Collective was created after I experienced firsthand how overwhelming and isolating cross-border custody litigation can become for families navigating international legal systems.
Many parents do not become aware of the Hague Convention until they are already in crisis. Through this organization, we hope to increase awareness, improve access to information, and contribute to thoughtful conversations about how these cases affect families in practice.”
-Breffni Wahl, Founder
Leadership
Breffni Wahl founded Hague Collective following her personal experience navigating cross-border custody litigation under the Hague Convention. Since then, she has focused on increasing awareness surrounding the challenges families may face in international custody disputes involving domestic violence, coercive control, and multi-jurisdictional legal systems.
Breffni Wahl, Founder & President
Jacquelyn Graham has extensive lived experience with international custody litigation and has participated in public awareness and advocacy efforts related to family court systems, coercive control, and cross-border custody disputes.
Jacquelyn Graham, Vice President
Jessica Donsky brings experience in organizational operations and human resources management, supporting Hague Collective’s administrative development and organizational coordination.
Jessica Donsky, Secretary
Hague Collective also collaborates with advisors and professionals across policy, education, survivor advocacy, and related fields.