National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

This #GivingTuesday, your generosity can go further than ever! With a matching gift from LexisNexis Risk Solutions, every dollar donated to NCMEC before Jan. 1, 2025, will be doubled—$50 becomes $100, $500 becomes $1,000—all to help protect children: https://lnkd.in/e_rf5ktc?

NCMEC and the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office in New York are asking for the public’s help in finding Christa Nicole, who investigators believe may still be alive. NCMEC forensic artist Colin McNally created an age progression image of what Christa may look like today at 35. https://lnkd.in/emqmyT4C

Thank you to the Teri Hughes Fox family foundation for helping to sponsor NCMEC'S Saddle Up For Kids event in Austin, TX! Every child deserves a safe childhood.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children commends Liberty County, TX Constable Precinct 6, led by Constable Zack Harkness, for joining NCMEC’s Missing Kids Readiness Program by completing training and policy review to enhance responses to missing and exploited children. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezscHP6T

Generative AI Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) is CSAM. GAI is being misused to create harmful content, putting children at risk. Caregivers can protect kids by staying informed and teaching responsible AI use. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/edWFmH3W

After 51 years, Ruth Brenneman finally has her name back. ? The 14-year-old vanished in 1973 after leaving for school, and her remains were discovered under a tarp in a wooded area of Lebanon County. Thanks to genealogy technology and Astrea Forensics, her family now has some closure, though questions remain. ? If you knew Ruth or have information, please contact Pennsylvania State Police at 717-865-5067 or their tip line at 1-800-472-8477. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2ASyWp5

Terri Delaney has been with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children since our doors first opened in 1984. For the past 40 years, Terri has dedicated her life to protecting children and bringing hope to families. Her unwavering commitment to NCMEC’s mission continues to make a difference every day. #40YearsOfHope

Congratulations to K&L Gates and attorneys Linda Odom, Robert Houston and, Adina Darbyshire, for receiving Bloomberg Law's 2024 Pro Bono Innovator Award for their outstanding work with NCMEC! ? Your tireless commitment and dedication to helping NCMEC launch the Global Child Sexual Exploitation Policy Platform will make a significant impact on child safety worldwide. https://lnkd.in/eR5PqcPG ? Learn about NCMEC's Global Platform for Child Exploitation Policy, launching this December as the first ever global platform to combat online child exploitation. Sign up for updates: https://lnkd.in/eyae6U85

NCMEC is incredibly thankful to be recognized by The Anthem Awards for "No Escape Room." At a time when online enticement and exploitation are growing at an exponential rate, we're beyond grateful that in partnership with Grow, "No Escape Room" was able to reach millions of parents and guardians with a free resource that can provide them with the knowledge to better inform conversations with the kids in their lives.

Today is #WorldChildrensDay and the 24th anniversary of the #ADAMProgram, a tool donated to NCMEC by LexisNexis Risk Solutions to distribute missing child alerts nationwide. Sign up to receive alerts in your community and help bring a missing child home: ADAMProgram.com