Recommended nationally recognized resources for information and materials to learn more about the issues surrounding missing children as well as methods for safety, prevention and reporting.
National Cybersecurity Alliance
https://www.staysafeonline.org/articles/talking-to-kids-and-teens-about-security-and-privacy
InternetMatters.org
Resources to address the unique challenges kids face at every age and stage, fostering open conversations and promoting safe online habits.
https://www.internetmatters.org
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
https://www.missingkids.org
Steps to Report a Missing Child
https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/isyourchildmissing
The NCMEC, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and Amber Alert have created a step-by-step emergency response reference guide in the event a child goes missing.
https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh176/files/media/document/254775.pdf
Internet Safety and Online Enticement
Online Enticement involves an individual communicating with someone believed to be a child via the internet with the intent to commit a sexual offense or abduction.
https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/onlineenticement
NCMEC CyberTip Line
The nation’s centralized reporting system for the online exploitation of children. The public and electronic service providers can make reports of suspected online enticement of children for sexual acts, child sexual molestation, child sexual abuse material, child sex tourism, child sex trafficking, unsolicited obscene materials sent to a child, misleading domain names, and misleading words or digital images on the internet.
https://cyberTipLine.org
Toll Free 1-800-The-Lost
Take It Down
This service is to help remove online nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit photos and videos taken before the age of 18.
https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/
Endangered Runaways
https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/runaways
- Risk Factors
- The Numbers
Downloadable materials and tip sheets
https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/resources
National Runaway Safeline
1800RUNAWAY.ORG
A toll free, confidential Help Line is available 24/7. Toll Free 1-800-runaway for youth to connect with a Crisis Support Specialist who can listen, help explore options, and support caller in staying safe. A Youth Resource Database is also available online.
The Department of Justice – Office of Justice Programs
https://www.ojp.gov/feature/missing-children/overview
Learn about the Amber Alert at https://amberalert.ojp.gov/
