National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

New Guidance for Online Platforms to Help Stop Child Sexual Exploitation Under the REPORT Act, online platforms are now required to report child sex trafficking and online enticement to NCMEC’s CyberTipline. Our guidelines will help them recognize these crimes on their platforms. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eCXWNVub

Exciting news! Kyla C. from NCMEC's recruiting team will be at the Universities at Shady Grove campus today to discuss career opportunities. Join her today at 2PM to learn how you can make a meaningful impact in our mission!

The 2024 Ultra Stride with LexisNexis Risk Solutions at the Marine Corps Marathon was an incredible success! 💛 This amazing run raised awareness and support for NCMEC. Every mile brought us closer to protecting more children. A heartfelt thank you to all who ran, donated, and supported along the way. Check out some highlights here: https://lnkd.in/gD9Zgutg #SafeChildhood

It’s that spooky time of year again – #Halloween is creeping up! 🎃 We’ve got essential tips to keep your little ghosts and goblins safe this season. Don’t let the tricks catch you off guard! Read more on how to ensure a safe and fun Halloween in our latest blog by Halley Gillespie: https://lnkd.in/ef_SJcyR

On Oct. 19, 1984, NCMEC’s toll-free hotline, 1-800-THE-LOST, began taking calls out of our original office in Washington, D.C. In the past four decades, our 24/7 call center has handled more than five million calls about missing and exploited children. Read more about the impact of NCMEC’s hotline in our latest blog by Emma Vaughan: https://lnkd.in/dcrY8yiU #40YearsOfHope

NCMEC forensic artist Christi Andrews shares how science and art come together to create age progressions of missing children. By analyzing family photos and using advanced tools like Adobe Photoshop, artists provide families with a glimpse of what their missing child might look like today. These images play a crucial role in sparking recognition and reuniting families. Every detail, from facial features to hairstyles, is carefully crafted to help bring these children home. https://lnkd.in/eMqfDFhT

Sextortion is one of the biggest online risks for kids and teens, but many parents don’t fully understand it. NCMEC’s new interactive film, NO ESCAPE ROOM, shows how it can happen to any child. Learn more at noescaperoom.org

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) recognizes the Pinellas County, FL Regional 9-1-1 Communications Center under the leadership of Director Judith Weshinskey-Price, MPA, ENP, RPL-Price, for completing the training and policy review required to maintain membership in NCMEC’s Missing Kids Readiness Program (MKRP) by demonstrating preparedness to effectively respond to reports of missing, exploited and unidentified children. To learn more about NCMEC and MKRP, please go to https://lnkd.in/ezscHP6T

40 years later 1-800-THE-LOST remains a crucial lifeline to countless families and children. Read more about the impact of NCMEC's hotline: https://lnkd.in/e6fXvdX3

“The dramatic rise in sextortion scams is taking a heavy toll on children and teens, with reports of online enticement increasing by over 300% from 2021 to 2023. Campaigns like this bring much-needed education to help families recognize these threats early. By equipping young people with knowledge and directing them to resources like NCMEC’s CyberTipline, and Take it Down, we can better protect them from falling victim to online exploitation.” – John Shehan, a Senior Vice President from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children No matter what, Sextortion is never your fault. We at NCMEC are supporting Instagram to raise awareness and help teens spot sextortion scams. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/egKFZdDu