Missing/abducted Children Flashcards
What are common traits of runaways?
Victimization
Substance abuse
Criminal activity
Psych problems
Homeless
Suicide
What is state law for missing/abducted children?
Entry of all missing/abducted children into NCIC and LEDS within 12 hours
Resources for missing child cases?
LEDS
Oregon missing children clearinghouse
National center for missing children NCMEC
Criteria for amber alert?
Determine child is abducted
Abduction of child 17 yrs or younger
Danger of serious bodily harm or death
Adequate info about suspect, victim and suspect car to public so public can help locate
System not used for runaways or parental abduction unless child is in serious harm or death
What are motives for non family abductions?
Sexual- number one
Murder
Non traditional
Ransom
Profit