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Please take a moment to learn more about the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC®) and some of its excellent programs and resources through the links provided below.
Resources for families and professionals to help keep children safer – Since its establishment in 1984, NCMEC® has assisted law enforcement with more than 127,700 missing child cases, resulting in the recovery of more than 110,200 children. NCMEC® works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The organization provides services nationwide for families and professionals in the prevention of abducted, endangered, and sexually exploited children. Visit www.missingkids.com or call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) to learn how to help find a missing child, for resources and information to help keep children safer in the real world and on the Internet.
Activities to help children avoid Internet dangers – Communication is an effective tool for parents and guardians when helping their children avoid the dangers that exist on the Internet. NetSmartz provides on- and offline learning activities for parents and guardians, educators and law enforcement officials to facilitate discussions with their children and teens about Internet and real world safety. NetSmartz also includes interactive activities, games and tips for kids, tweens and teens.
Information for parents and guardians on Internet safety, computers and the Web – NetSmartz411 is a parent and guardian's premier online resource for learning about Internet safety, computers and the Web. Search its knowledge base for answers to all of your questions about the online world! If you can't find what you're looking for, use the “Ask the Experts” tab to send a question and it will be answered by highly skilled professionals trained to understand the Internet and all areas of emerging technologies.
A reporting mechanism for child sexual exploitation – The CyberTipline, NCMEC's congressionally mandated reporting mechanism for child sexual exploitation, has handled more than 600,000 leads. Use this link to report online solicitations and to learn more about how to better protect your children online.
The latest Duracell Trusted Everywhere television spot focusing on child safety.