Having a child, family member or friend go missing can be a very stressful and overwhelming experience. Missing people are at a greater risk to end up in unsafe or dangers situations such as Human Trafficking. Making sure we can locate these individuals as quickly as possible greatly reduces this risk. Knowing how and where to report your loved ones missing is critical knowledge that can be confusing and overwhelming if left to figure out on your own. On this page you will find information on how and where to report your missing loved one, as well as other resources on missing people.
For a child under the age of 18 years old
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Documents to look over before you have a missing child
Check List of things to do if your child goes missing
Each state has what NCMEC calls a missing child clearninghouse. This is where you can find information on reporting someone missing on a state level. You can also see all the missing people that have been reported and posted for your state. Some states have it broke down with child / adult while other states list all missing people as a whole no matter their age.
Understanding how Amber Alert and other alerts your state is an important thing that can help in notifying the public of missing people especially children. If you want to find out more about the alerts your state uses, you can start with the websites listed on the clearinghouse website
The National Runaway Safeline is a resource that proves 24/7 access for youth to have someone to talk about things and or situations going on in their lives that they may feel like they can't talk with their parents with.