National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1984. It helps locate missing children, reduces child sexual exploitation, and works to prevent child victimization. NCMEC serves as a national clearinghouse and resource center, providing information, support, and critical assistance to families, law enforcement, and other professionals addressing missing and exploited children.