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The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is the nation’s largest and most influential child protection organization. We lead the fight to protect children, creating vital resources for them and the people who keep them safe.
- GET HELP
After you have reported your child missing to law...
- THE ISSUES
At the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children,...
- OUR WORK
Professional Training & Resources. NCMEC is committed to...
- SUPPORT US
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a...
- Exploitation Resources
In addition to helping law enforcement stop the sexual abuse...
- AMBER Alerts
AMBER Alerts are activated in the most serious...
- Victim & Family Support
The master-level trained mental health and child welfare...
- Autism & Wandering
Children with autism go missing under a variety of...
- Child Sex Trafficking
Child Sex Trafficking Recovery Planning and Services. The...
- End-to-End Encryption
We oppose privacy measures that fail to address how the...
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In addition to helping law enforcement stop the sexual abuse of children, we provide global services to disrupt the circulation of the images of their abuse. The resources included on this page can help survivors and their families navigate the best path to take.
Emotional & Peer Support. When a child is the victim of sexual exploitation it is difficult for the whole family. NCMEC is here to help with the recovery process. Masters-level trained advocates offer crisis intervention to families as well as resources and suggestions to help them rebuild and reconnect.
- OJJDP Efforts
- Amber Alert
- Additional Resources
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In fiscal year (FY) 2023, OJJDP awarded more than $53.6 million to support locating missing children, prevent child abduction, and provide technical training and assistance. OJJDP has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children(link is external)(NCMEC) for more than 30 years. In FY 23, OJJDP awarded more than $41.3 million t...
In partnership with OJJDP, NCMEC offers critical intervention and prevention services to families and supports law enforcement agencies in cases involving missing children. When a child goes missing, authorities can deploy alerts on multiple platforms across multiple jurisdictions. With support from OJJDP, the AMBER Alert systemis now being used in...
AMBER Alert A voluntary partnership between law enforcement agencies, broadcasters, transportation agencies, and the wireless industry, the AMBER Alert Program is used to activate an urgent bulletin in the most serious child abduction cases. AMBER Alert in Indian Country(link is external) The AMBER Alert Training and Technical Assistance Program, A...
Stay Connected with OJJDP to keep informed about research, programs, and reports related to child abduction and other topics by subscribing to the JUVJUST listserv, the bimonthly online newsletter OJJDP News @ a Glance, or follow OJJDP on Twitter(link is external) or Facebook(link is external).
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children© (NCMEC), serves as an information clearinghouse and national resource center on issues related to victims, missing and exploited children and operates a national toll-free hotline.
Learn more about OJJDP funded-programs and resources to support the prevention and interdiction of commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC).
May 25, 2012 · Through innovative programs, training, and technical assistance, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) helps federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement protect young people and respond effectively when a child is mistreated, abducted, or exploited.
