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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Also Known As NCMEC
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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/

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Institution Type
National nonprofit organization 1
Founded Year
1984 1
Headquarters
Alexandria, Virginia, United States 1
Level
National 2
Status
Active 1
Institution Type
Institution Type (category)
Investigative Agency / Bureau 1
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
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Source Wikipedia: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

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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Source Michelle DeLaune (Wikipedia)
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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.
  • Lead paragraph
    is a private, nonprofit organization established in 1984 by the United States Congress
  • 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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2. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: About Us (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children)
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
  • About page
    operate the official national resource center and information clearinghouse for missing and exploited children
  • In Group: Victim and Justice Reform Advocacy Groups, About Us
    The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to help find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization.
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Michelle DeLaune (Wikipedia)
Has Member: Michelle DeLaune, Lead, NCMEC
Quote, Has Member: Michelle DeLaune, Lead, NCMEC
serving as the president and chief executive officer of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) since 2022
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