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...again. And it feels like it's happening all the time. But while it may seem like we are in the midst of a kidnapping epidemic, the truth is much less scary. According to data from the U.S. Justice Department and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), kidnappings are on the decline...
...Ernie Allen, president of the NCMEC, understands and applauds the impulse to educate our children, and urges parents to be alert without giving in to fear. He admits it's a tough line to walk. "We need to be prepared, to think about every eventuality, but we don't want to dwell on the worst that could happen," he says. "We don't want to terrify our kids or leave ourselves paralyzed with fear." Here, Allen offers some suggestions for parents...
...NCMEC has a "No, Go, Tell" plan for kids, which goes like this...
...finally, one last piece of advice for all parents, courtesy of the NCMEC: Take lots of pictures of your kids. Photos work when it comes to finding children, says Allen, and it's very important for families to have recent, full-face photos of their children, as well as accurate information about their hair color, weight, height and any distinguishing physical characteristics. Parents may also want to keep dental and medical records on hand in a safe place. This can speed up the process, and this is a situation where every hour counts. Seventy-four percent of abducted children...
...When is an Amber Alert issued? While each locality determines its own parameters for issuing an Amber Alert, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) offers these guidelines: law enforcement confirms a child has been abducted law enforcement believes the circumstances surrounding the abduction indicate that the child is in danger of serious bodily harm or death there is enough descriptive information about the child, abductor, and/or suspect1s vehicle to believe an immediate broadcast alert will help...