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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Also Known As NCMEC
Advocacy and Reform Organizations

A private, nonprofit organization established by the United States Congress in 1984 that serves as a national clearinghouse and resource on missing and sexually exploited children, working with families, law enforcement agencies, schools and the technology industry on prevention, recovery and awareness. It was formally opened by President Ronald Reagan on June 13, 1984. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Institution Type
National nonprofit organization 1
Founded Year
1984 1
Headquarters
Alexandria, Virginia, United States 1
Institution Type
Institution Type (category)
Investigative Agency / Bureau 1
Connections

Associated With

Child Sex Trafficking, Offenses
Source Wikipedia: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Child Sexual Abuse Material, Offenses

NCMEC's CyberTipline is the primary United States clearinghouse for reports of child sexual abuse material, working with law enforcement on victim and offender identification.

Source Wikipedia: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Victimology, Foundational Concepts

NCMEC's clearinghouse role for missing and exploited children centers on the study and support of child crime victims.

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1. Wikipedia: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
  • Lead section
    The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, abbreviated as NCMEC
  • History section
    On June 13, 1984, the center...was officially opened by President Ronald Reagan
  • Infobox
    Headquarters: Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
  • Associated With: Child Sexual Abuse Material, CyberTipline section
    The NCMEC operates the CyberTipline which was established by Congress to process reports of child sexual exploitation (including sexual abuse, online enticement, and contact offenses).
  • Associated With: Child Sex Trafficking, CyberTipline section
    The NCMEC operates the CyberTipline which was established by Congress to process reports of child sexual exploitation (including sexual abuse, online enticement, and contact offenses).
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