Program Manager National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Alexandria, Virginia, United States
In just three years, from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2022, NCMEC received more than 700 missing children reports from 47 states involving online enticement. This crime occurs on all types of platforms, reaching children wherever they may live in the United States, so it is important to be aware of the unique aspects of these cases. The presentation includes the most updated data and trends based on missing child cases reported to NCMEC and an overview of the resources for missing child investigations involving online enticement, overlayed with case examples detailing how NCMEC supports law enforcement, from when a child is reported missing up through recovery
