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What type of protection does the U.S. Department of Justice provide to trafficking victims?
Information for trafficking victims is available in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) brochu...
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11/12/2012
Where do I report Internet child pornography?
Information about how to report child pornography (and other cases of sexual exploitation of childre...
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Last updated:
04/15/2013
How do I report child pornography?
To report child pornography and/or potential cases involving the sexual exploitation of children, co...
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Last updated:
11/12/2012
How do I report child pornography which I received via e-mail?
Information about how to report child pornography that was sent to you via e-mail can be found on th...
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Last updated:
04/15/2013
What steps are being taken by the Federal government to combat human trafficking?
Information on government efforts to combat human trafficking can be found in the following annual r...
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Last updated:
11/12/2012
Who can I talk to about an abusive relationship?
Advocates with the 24 hour-a-day National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) are available for victims...
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Last updated:
01/19/2012
To whom can I report child abuse?
Each State designates specific agencies to receive and investigate reports of suspected child abuse ...
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Last updated:
07/23/2010
Who can parents contact for assistance when their child has been abducted?
If you have not yet contacted the law enforcement regarding this matter, please do so immediately. A...
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Last updated:
11/13/2012
How can I recognize the signs associated with child abuse and neglect?
You can learn about the signs associated with child abuse and neglect by viewing the Child Welfare I...
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Last updated:
11/13/2012
How many children are sexually abused in the United States?
Child sexual abuse statistics are available in the Department of Health and Human Services' annual C...
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Last updated:
10/04/2010
How many missing and exploited children are there in the United States?
Missing and exploited children statistics are available from the National Incidence Studies on Missi...
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Last updated:
11/12/2012
What is dating violence?
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) defines dating violence as violence committed by a person who ...
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Last updated:
09/17/2010
Are resources available to assist child abduction victims and their families?
Resources to assist child abduction victims and their families are available on the Child Abduction:...
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Last updated:
09/17/2010
How many children have been abducted by non-family members?
The number of children abducted by non-family members is available in Nonfamily Abducted Children: N...
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Last updated:
09/17/2010
Where can I locate statistics on child abuse and neglect in the United States?
Statistics on child abuse and neglect are available in the Department of Health and Human Services' ...
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Last updated:
11/30/2012
Are there any statistics on the number of children that are kidnapped and then murdered?
Statistics on the number of children that are kidnapped and then murdered can be found in the Office...
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Last updated:
09/17/2010
Where can I go for assistance if my child has been abducted and taken to another country?
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has created a detailed resource gu...
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Last updated:
09/17/2010
How can I obtain a copy of the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) video, Victims of Trafficking: Far From Home and Helpless, NCJ 182334?
Due to a release agreement signed by the victims appearing in this video and U.S. Department of Just...
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Last updated:
11/12/2012
How do I report human trafficking?
Call the toll-free National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) at (888) 3737-888 to report a ...
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Last updated:
11/12/2012
What is the total number of human trafficking victims worldwide?
Data on the number of trafficking victims worldwide are available in the annual Trafficking in Perso...
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Last updated:
11/12/2012
My child was abducted by a family member, where can I go for assistance?
When Your Child is Missing: A Family Survival Guide, an Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency P...
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Last updated:
10/04/2010
Who is considered a mandatory reporter of child abuse, including child sexual abuse/exploitation?
Individuals typically designated as mandatory reporters have frequent contact with children and may ...
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Last updated:
05/25/2012
Are abused children more likely to offend later in life?
Information on the phenomenon known as the "cycle of violence" is available in the National Institut...
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Last updated:
11/13/2012
What is the Department of Justice doing to help protect children from online predators?
In response to the threat of computer-facilitated sexual exploitation crimes committed against child...
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Last updated:
11/12/2012
What harms exist for children found at methamphetamine laboratories?
Information on the harms associated with children found at methamphetamine labs can be found in Chil...
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Last updated:
10/04/2010
Are resources available to help teens in abusive relationships?
If you are a teen in an abusive relationship or are concerned about someone's safety, please contact...
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Last updated:
01/19/2012
How can I order OVC publications and products?
Many OVC publications and products are available in hardcopy and can be ordered from the National Cr...
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Last updated:
04/10/2013
Is information available on what can be done to help children who have been witnesses to violence?
To view publications and other resources related to the treatment of children who have been exposed ...
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Last updated:
11/30/2012
Is official information on AMBER Alerts or the AMBER Alert program available on any social networking sites?
Facebook offers subscribers notification of AMBER Alerts in their geographical areas. To receive AMB...
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Last updated:
09/02/2011
What resources are available to assist in locating missing adults?
If you have not yet contacted the law enforcement regarding this matter, please do so immediately. F...
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Last updated:
11/14/2011
What resources are available to assist in locating missing children?
If you have not yet contacted the law enforcement regarding this matter, please do so immediately. A...
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Last updated:
11/14/2011
Who can I contact to help me develop a safety plan?
If your local police department employs a victim advocate, he/she maybe able to help you develop a s...
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Last updated:
11/13/2012
Where can I locate information about date rape?
Information on date rape may be obtained by visiting the Crime Victimization: Sexual Abuse or Violen...
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Last updated:
11/30/2012
Can you help me locate resources on trafficking of children?
Information on child trafficking victims is available in Trafficking in Persons Report, a publicatio...
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Last updated:
11/12/2012
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