National Missing Children's Day
Justice Department Commemorates 40th Annual National Missing Children's Day
The Department of Justice announced the winners of the 2023 National Missing Children's Day awards at a ceremony held on May 24, 2023.
Attorney General Garland and Justice Department Officials Recognize National Missing Children's Day
May 2023
The U.S. Department of Justice on May 24, 2023 honored law enforcement officers and an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for their efforts to find missing children and prevent child sexual exploitation during the 40th Annual National Missing Children's Day.
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OJJDP Releases When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide
OJJDP has released the fifth edition of "When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide."
National Missing Children's Day Ceremony To Stream Live
On May 24 at 2 p.m. ET, the U.S. Department of Justice will host and livestream the 40th Annual National Missing Children's Day ceremony.
Message From the Administrator: When a Child Goes Missing
June 2023
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Administrator Ryan discusses National Missing Children's Day, which is both a solemn celebration and a meaningful demonstration of support. It is a time to honor the heroes who work tirelessly to protect and bring missing children home.
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National Missing Children's Day Ceremony To Stream Live
OJJDP FY 2023 Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance Program
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With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks applications for funding to improve and expand the development and implementation of training and technical assistance on effective responses to missing and exploited children's issues for multidisciplinary teams of prosecutors, state and local law enforcement, child protection personnel, medical providers, and other child-serving professionals.
40th Annual National Missing Children's Day Poster Contest Now Open
OJJDP invites fifth graders to participate in the 40th Annual National Missing Children's Day poster contest.
OJJDP Accepting Nominations for Missing Children’s Day Awards
Each year, the U.S. Department of Justice—through OJJDP—honors the extraordinary efforts of individuals, organizations, and agencies that have made significant contributions to protecting children.
OJJDP is seeking nominations for this year's awardees, who will be recognized at the 40th annual National Missing Children's Day ceremony in Washington, DC on May 24, 2023.
The exemplary actions of the individual or organization nominated must have taken...
OJJDP News @ a Glance, May/June 2022
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, May/June 2022.
This issue's Message from the Administrator and top story introduce Administrator Liz Ryan, a staunch advocate for juvenile justice reform who joined OJJDP May 16. The newsletter also highlights the Department of Justice’s commemoration of National Missing Children’s Day and the Office’s Court Appointed...
Justice Department Commemorates National Missing Children’s Day
Today, the Department of Justice announced the winners of the 2022 National Missing Children’s Day awards.
OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan
May 2022
OJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan says in her virtual remarks that National Missing Children's Day is both a time for somber reflection and well-deserved recognition.
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Office of Justice Programs Amy L. Solomon
May 2022
Office of Justice Programs Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Amy L. Solomon describes the critical support of programs that combat child exploitation and help find missing children such as the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program, the AMBER ALERT network, as well as the long-standing partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
May 2022
This video describes the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and its efforts. Learn more about NCMEC at https://www.missingkids.org. This video was provided by NCMEC.
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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children President and CEO Michelle DeLaune
May 2022
Michelle DeLaune, President and CEO of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children discusses the importance of analyzing data trends to examine complex and intersecting issues that NCMEC is observing in missing child cases.
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39th Annual National Missing Children's Day Poster Contest Now Open
OJJDP invites fifth graders to participate in the 39th Annual National Missing Children's Day poster contest.
OJJDP Accepting Nominations for National Missing Children's Day Awards
OJJDP is seeking nominations for awardees to be recognized at the 39th annual National Missing Children's Day ceremony in Washington, DC on May 25, 2022.
The AMBER Advocate, Issue 3, 2021
Date Published
September 2021
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OJJDP News @ a Glance, May/June 2021
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, May/June 2021. This issue's Message From the Acting Administrator focuses on National Drug Court Month.
Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta
May 2021
Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta emphasizes the importance of protecting children who go missing and those who are high-risk and endangered, including victims of trafficking, who often face the unimaginable. She also acknowledges the heroes who serve families and communities to keep children safe, highlighting this year's National Missing Children's Day award recipients.
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The Department of Justice Observes National Missing Children's Day
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25th as National Missing Children's Day in memory of Etan Patz, a 6-year-old boy who disappeared from a New York City street corner on May 25, 1979. This day shines a spotlight on child safety and honors the professionals dedicated to protecting children around the country.
Today, the Department announced the winners of the 2021 National Missing Children’s...
38th National Missing Children's Day Video Remarks from John Clark, NCMEC
May 2021
NCMEC President and CEO John F. Clark discusses the impact of the AMBER Alert in galvanizing communities to bring missing children home by providing critical information using all available technologies. Mr. Clark also provides a warning regarding a new spike in AMBER Alerts related to children left unattended in cars.
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OJJDP Acting Administrator Jones National Missing Children’s Day Video Message
May 2021
OJJDP Acting Administrator Chyrl Jones expresses her gratitude to this year's National Missing Children's Day awardees and also discusses several of the powerful partnerships the Office supports including the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force program.
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