News
- Abductions Less Frequent Now (CNN)
Despite the publicity on recent abduction cases, abductions by strangers are actually becoming rarer, according to the FBI. 8-02
- Amber Alert May Become a National System (CNNTruthOut.org)
Reports efforts by the Senate to develop legislation that makes the Amber Alert a national system. " ''We've had 13 Amber alerts in California in one month,' Feinstein said in unveiling the legislation Tuesday. 'One was a misstep. All other 12 have resulted in the return of the child. Eight were abductions from strangers and four involved family members. Now that's an unparalleled record.' " 9-02
Papers
- Abductions and Missing Children - Amber Alert (Michigan Association of Broadcasters)
Describes a Michigan program that was started in Dallas, Texas to have police alert local media as soon as a child has been confirmed missing. Local media then provide emergency alerts frequently during the first several hours, when it is most likely that an abductor will be seen by the general public. Sixteen children have already been saved by the program nationally. 8-01
- Abductions and Missing Children - Amber Alert Plan (WBAP)
Describes a program started in Dallas, Texas to have police alert local media as soon as a child has been confirmed missing. Local media then provide emergency alerts frequently during the first several hours, when it is most likely that an abductor will be seen by the general public. Sixteen children have already been saved by the program nationally. 8-01
- Abductions and Missing Children - Amber Alert Spreads (FoxNews - Porteus)
"But some people say states -- who generally oppose the federal government telling them what to do -- shouldn’t need a national mandate telling them to set up an Amber alert, especially given its recent success rate." 8-02
- Abductions and Missing Children - Amber Alert Works for Texas (CNN)
Provides news about the abduction of a baby that turned out well because of the Amber Alert that notified media and agencies statewide.
- Girl Found Unhurt After Amber Alert (CNN News)
"A 16-year-old girl who was apparently abducted in Denver, Colorado, early Sunday was found alive and unhurt hours later, after police issued a statewide Amber Alert, police said." 10-03
- Guidelines for Online Safety (Magid)
Provides information for parents and children. From the brochure published by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
- Missing Children (Child Quest International)
"A non-profit corporation dedicated to the protection and recovery of missing, abused, and exploited children." Also includes information for prevention.
- Missing Children Prevention - Tips for Children (Child Quest International)
"A non-profit corporation dedicated to the protection and recovery of missing, abused, and exploited children." Includes tips for children to help prevent abduction or kidnapping.
- Missing and Exploited Children Database
Provides information by state and city.
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