According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, people who have legitimate access to children are some of the same individuals who are producing child pornography. It is a federal crime to have child porn in your possession. The Cyber Tiplinewas created to report these types of crimes against children. You can call the tip center with information on people who manufacture, distribute or have child pornography in their possession or if you receive images in your e-mail.
If you know of children who are being recruited for these disgusting acts, please report that to the tip line as well.
It is also a federal crime to send obscene material to any child under the age of 16. Take a look at the helpful information under the Cyber Tipline to understand more about protecting the youth.
According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children more than 800,000 children go missing every year. It seems like we can’t have enough eyes on the youth of our nation. With 21st centry technology, more eyes than ever are searching for missiing kids.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has created a way to add a Google Gadget to your homepage. It displays a new missing child every time you visit the Google site.
It’s easy to do, just follow these simple instructions:
To add this Gadget to your personal Web page, copy and paste the script below into the html code on your Web page. Just edit the “state=VA” part of the code to display the state of your choice.
NetSmartz is a unique resource provided by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The safety approach this program offers is one-of-a-kind. The goal of the NetSmartz program is to team up with law enforcement, educators, and parents to educate the safest practices on the web.
NetSmartz411 is a page specifically designed for parents. You can send detailed questions to experts, and get all the answers needed about the newest lingo used by kids or technology. You can even call 1-888-NETS411 and ask an expert a question over the phone. Parents and teachers, this resource is FREE and it is something you can actively be involved with. If you take the time to learn the latest trends of the virtual like gaming, social networking, sexting, video sharing, photo sharing and blogging it may prevent a potentially negative situation in your child’s life.
If you have questions, or need more resources, please visit the RESOURCE section of this site or if you have a specific question you would like to ask, please visit the ASKMICHELLE section.
According to authorities, Fidel Nikbakht Acosta was last seen with his mother on February 8, 2009 in San Jose, California. She does not have custody of the child. At the end of this month, Fidel will turn 2-years-old. At this point, investigators believe the mother and son could possibly be in Tampico, Mexico. If you have any information, please contact:
Police say Jonathan Martinez went missing just days before Christmas on December 20, 2009. Authorities are hoping he is still in the Salt Lake City, Utah area, but at this point, he could be anywhere. Jonathan is only 10-years-old.
Weight: 120 pounds
Height: 5′0″
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
If you have any information, please call: 1-800-THE-LOST
According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children , more than 800,000 children go missing every year. It seems like we can’t have enough eyes on the youth of our nation. There is a new 21st century way of getting their pictures out to the public, and it’s not on a milk carton anymore. The National Center for Missing and Exploited children has created a way to add a Google Gadget to your Google homepage. It displays a new missing child every time you visit the Google site.
It’s easy to do, just follow these simple instructions:
To add this Gadget to your personal Web page, copy and paste the script below into the html code on your Web page. Just edit the “state=VA” part of the code to display the state of your choice.
Did you know there is a FREE Internet safety resource to protect your children online?
NetSmartz
NetSmartz is a unique resource provided by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Its safety approach is one-of-a-kind and teams up with law enforcement, educators, and parents to ensure the safest practices on the web. The goal is to recognize dangers on the Internet, and to educate. There is also a special NetSmartz411 specifically for parents. This is a place you can send detailed questions to experts, and get all the answers you need about the newest lingo or technology.
Parents and teachers, this resource is FREE, and it is something you can be actively involved with. If you take the time to learn the latest trends, you can be up-to-speed on what is entering your childs life. If you have questions, or need more resources, please visit the RESOURCE section of www.michellesigona.com or if you have a specific question you would like to ask, please visit the ASKMICHELLE section.
Michelle Sigona is a crime fighting, victims advocate extraordinaire, but for Michelle -- the good fight doesn't stop there. In her spare time, she is a volunteer firefighter -- and now, she is tackling the issues and cases that mean the most to her....