Missing Children Website

Draws from specifically commissioned reports on enforcement in 9 jurisdictions as well as from previous investigations into the procedures and systems

A Child Is Missing

Guidelines for professionals who support the family of a missing child

A Family Resource Guide

Presents practical and detailed advice about preventing international kidnapping

An Analysis of Infant Abductions

Findings from interviews with and record reviews of infant abductions

Children Missing From Care

Guidelines for child-welfare and law-enforcement agencies with respect to monitoring the status of children in out-of-home care and responding effectively when a child is missing

Country Reports

An analysis of the procedures and systems pertaining to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

Family Abduction

Step-by-step information for parents who have experienced a family abduction

For Healthcare Professionals

Recommended actions to be taken to help prevent infant abductions from healthcare facilities and homes

Good Practice Report

Guide to good practice under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

International Child Abduction Attorney Network (ICAAN)

Information about what ICAAN is and how to join

International Forum Report

Findings of a forum held to study the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

Investigative Checklist

Checklist of actions to be taken by law enforcement in the initial stages of a missing-child investigation

Investigator's Package

Contains Missing and Abducted Children: A Law-Enforcement Guide to Case Investigation and Program Management and Investigative Checklist for First Responders

Litigating International Child Abduction Cases

This manual provides attorneys with a general understanding of Hague Convention cases and how best to navigate them through the court system

Missing-Child, Emergency-Response, Quick-Reference Guide

Checklist of actions to be taken by families in the initial stages of a missing-child case

"The Kid is With a Parent, How Bad Can it Be?"

Issue brief by NCMEC President and Chief Executive Officer Ernie Allen

What About Me?

A booklet designed to provide help, support, and guidance to children who are going through the trauma of an abducted sibling

When Your Child is Missing

Guide written by parents and family members who have experienced the disappearance of a child

You're Not Alone: The Journey From Abduction to Empowerment

Provides information to help child abduction survivors cope with their experiences and begin their journeys towards a better future

General Information

Annual Report

The current edition of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's Annual Report.

Checklist for Calltakers

A checklist for calltakers when handling calls pertaining to missing and sexually exploited children

NCMEC General Information and Publications

Summary of NCMEC publications

NCMEC Resources

Information about NCMEC's resources and support services

Nonprofit Service Provider's Handbook

Guide for building and maintaining a nonprofit organization

Picture Them Home

Help raise awareness about the power of pictures and their importance in the search for missing children.

Team Adam

Team Adam: Missing-Child, Rapid-Response System

The Front Line

NCMEC's quarterly technical-assistance bulletin

Internet Safety

Communications Package

Online sexual exploitation prevention information, tips on how to talk to your kids, and a list of commonly used chat acronyms

Keeping Kids Safer on the Internet

Safety tips for families whose children use online services

Know the Rules...Internet Safety Quiz for Adults

Tips for parents and guardians about how to make their children's online visits safer

NetSmartz Brochure

Information about this innovative website that educates children about online safety and real-world safety

Online Victimization

Groundbreaking national survey focusing on children's use of the Internet

Online Victimization of Youth: Five Years Later

Second groundbreaking national survey focusing on children's use of the Internet

Your Kids Can Fill in the Blanks. Can You?

Tips on how families can help protect their children from online sexual exploitation

Just in Case...Series

Just in Case...Childcare Provider

Information about finding a childcare provider

Just in Case...Exploitation

Warning signs of and steps to take in the event of child sexual exploitation

Just in Case...Family Separation

Tips about preventing family abduction

Just in Case...Federal Parent Locator Service

Information about finding the abductor and child in family-abduction cases

Just in Case...Finding Professional Help

Advice about how to find professional help for children who have been kidnapped or sexually exploited

Just in Case...Grief

Guidelines regarding a healthy approach to the grieving process

Just in Case...Missing

Steps to prepare in case your child might someday be missing

Just in Case...Runaway

Steps to take in case your child might someday run away

Just in Case...Testifying

Advice about helping children testify in court

Know the Rules...Series

Know the Rules

Describes four basic safety messages for teens

Know the Rules...Abduction and Kidnapping

Safety tips and guidelines for parents and guardians to help prevent abduction

Know the Rules...Amusement or Theme Parks

Steps for parents and children to take when in an amusement or theme park

Know the Rules...Displacement in Natural Disasters

Tips designed to help child victims of natural disasters acclimate to a new environment and caregivers provide the best assistance possible

Know the Rules...Door-to-Door Solicitation

Child-safety guidelines for children participating in door-to-door solicitation

Know the Rules...Flying Unaccompanied

Rules to help make the flying experience for your child safer

Know the Rules...For Children Who Are Home Alone

Important points parents should consider prior to allowing their child to be unsupervised after school

Know the Rules...General Tips Parents and Guardians

General tips for parents and guardians

Know the Rules...Going To/From School More Safely

Tips to help parents prepare their children for a safer journey to and from school

Know the Rules...Halloween Safety Tips

Safety tips for a more fun and safe Halloween

Know the Rules...Holiday Safety Tips

Safety tips for the holidays and when shopping

Know the Rules...Summer Safety Tips for Parents/Guardians

Safety tips for parents and guardians to consider to help make their children's summers more fun and safe.

Know the Rules...Summer Safety Tips to Teach Children

Safety tips for a more fun and safe summer

Know the Rules...Traveling Outside Of/To the United States

Preparation and safety tips designed to help make traveling outside of and to the United States safer

Know the Rules...Traveling Unaccompanied Bus/Train

Rules to help make travel by bus or train safer for your child

Know the Rules...Youth Sports

Guidelines for parents whose children participate in sports activities

Safety Information

Child Protection

Prevention information for parents and children

Child Safety Is More Than A Slogan

Positive messages and safety skills that will build your child's self esteem and self confidence while helping to keep them safer

Guidelines to Reduce Child Victimization

Guidelines for communities when choosing programs to teach personal safety to children

How to Keep Your Child Safer

Issue brief by former NCMEC Board Chair Daniel Broughton, MD, and NCMEC President and Chief Executive Officer Ernie Allen

Is this your CHILD?

Information to help prevent child abduction and sexual exploitation

Keeping Your Child Safer in the World

General safety tips in Braille

Knowing My Rules for Safety

Safety tips poster for children

Knowing My Rules for Safety (Multilingual)

List of safety tips in 30 languages

New Neighborhood Safety Tips

Child-safety tips for moving to a new neighborhood

Personal Safety for Children

Guidelines released at the 2002 White House Conference on Missing, Exploited, and Runaway Children for families to help keep their children safer at home, at school, and in the community

Safety Tips for Expectant Parents

Safety guidelines that can help prevent infant abductions

Tips to Help Keep Children Safer While in Care

Safety information for foster and daycare programs.

Using Wireless Devices More Safely

Safety tips for parents and guardians

What Should You Do If You See A Child Who Appears Lost?

NCMEC's Tips on what to do

Sexual Exploitation

Child Molesters: A Behavioral Analysis

Investigative tool for law-enforcement officers and child-protection professionals

Child Molesters Who Abduct

Case histories of serial child molesters and abductors

Child-Pornography Possessors

A groundbreaking national survey of law enforcement

Children Traumatized in Sex Rings

Guidelines for working with victims of sexual exploitation

Child Victim Identification Program

Information about NCMEC's Child Victim Identification Program

Exploited Children Division

Information on the services provided by NCMEC's Exploited Children Division

Female Juvenile Prostitution

Information on establishing and maintaining a community program to help victims of child prostitution that includes histories of former juvenile prostitues

For Camp Counselors

Information about detecting and reporting child sexual exploitation

Internet Sex Crimes Against Minors

A groundbreaking national survey of law enforcement

Preventing the Sexual Exploitation of Children

Steps to take to help protect children from sexual exploitation


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