NCMEC

"No Escape Room" Launches with New Data

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is unveiling "No Escape Room," a thrilling new interactive experience that plunges parents and caregivers into the reality of financial sextortion, coinciding with the release of new data on child sexual exploitation.

Key Points: 
  • At key points, "No Escape Room" challenges parents to try and navigate the situation for themselves, as they find out it's more difficult than it seems.
  • As users navigate "No Escape Room" they'll quickly learn that sometimes, teens don't always have options to get out of certain situations.
  • "In creating 'No Escape Room,' we wanted to go beyond education and bring parents directly into the experience of an unsuspecting child.
  • Although sometimes it may seem like there is no escape, NCMEC has resources to help you find a way out.

Child Abuse and Sex Trafficking: What You Might Not Know

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

This month serves as a powerful reminder that child abuse prevention is not a solitary effort.

Key Points: 
  • This month serves as a powerful reminder that child abuse prevention is not a solitary effort.
  • On a state level, the statistics for child abuse in Florida in 2023 show concerning trends with reported cases on the rise.
  • Child abuse and sex trafficking are closely related, with child sex trafficking being a form of child abuse that occurs when a child under 18 is advertised, solicited, or exploited through a commercial sex act.
  • It is crucial to raise awareness about these interconnected challenges during Child Abuse Awareness Month and recognize the shared vulnerabilities that contribute to these forms of exploitation.

Base Molecular Resonance™ Technologies Announces the Formation and Members of its Board of Advisors

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The Board of Advisors will work closely with BMRT to advance the company's groundbreaking Base Molecular Resonance™ (BMR) technology.

Key Points: 
  • The Board of Advisors will work closely with BMRT to advance the company's groundbreaking Base Molecular Resonance™ (BMR) technology.
  • "We are honored to be working with this esteemed group of thought leaders that comprise our Board of Advisors.
  • "This Board of Advisors brings invaluable experience from industries that will benefit from our technology.
  • The founding members of the BMRT Board of Advisors are:
    Robbie Callaway, Chairman of the BMRT Board of Advisors, is the former CEO of Technology Investors Inc.

NCMEC Celebrates Safer Internet Day with New Educational Videos on Sextortion

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Of those reports, 186,819 were of online enticement, the category that includes sextortion.

Key Points: 
  • Of those reports, 186,819 were of online enticement, the category that includes sextortion.
  • "The drastic rise in sextortion reports is alarming," said Stacy Garrett, vice president of Content & Community Engagement at NCMEC.
  • "At the National Center, we hope that Safer Internet Day will serve as a crucial reminder of the collective responsibility we all have to strive for a safer online environment for our children.
  • As part of our stand against sextortion, NCMEC is releasing two new educational videos that showcase different aspects of sextortion.

OnSolve Expands Partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and LexisNexis Risk Solutions

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Monday, February 5, 2024

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OnSolve®, a leading critical event management provider that enables organizations to mitigate physical threats and remain agile when a crisis strikes, today announced an expanded partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and LexisNexis® Risk Solutions that greatly enhances the Automated Delivery of Alerts on Missing Children (ADAM) Program. By leveraging OnSolve CodeRED®, ADAM Program missing child alerts will now be distributed through SMS for the first time across more than 10,000 communities; greatly expanding the reach of the ADAM Program to millions of residents across the United States.

Key Points: 
  • ALPHARETTA, Ga., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OnSolve ®, a leading critical event management provider that enables organizations to mitigate physical threats and remain agile when a crisis strikes, today announced an expanded partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ® (NCMEC) and LexisNexis® Risk Solutions that greatly enhances the Automated Delivery of Alerts on Missing Children (ADAM) Program.
  • The ADAM Program supports all types of missing children cases reported to NCMEC, including cases that extend beyond the criteria needed to issue an AMBER Alert.
  • "Our partnership with OnSolve and LexisNexis Risk Solutions advances our mission to find missing children and bring them home safely," said Callahan Walsh, child advocate for NCMEC and sibling of Adam Walsh, for whom the program is named.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with OnSolve to extend the reach of the ADAM Program to increase the visibility of these detailed missing children alerts," said Trish McCall, Senior Director, LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Co-Founder of the ADAM Program.

Operation Find Them All: Cellebrite Unites Philanthropic Pioneers to Accelerate Investigations of Crimes Against Children

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Friday, January 12, 2024

“I'm deeply thankful Cellebrite is so committed and recognizes the pivotal role it plays in protecting children.

Key Points: 
  • “I'm deeply thankful Cellebrite is so committed and recognizes the pivotal role it plays in protecting children.
  • “At Cellebrite, we are committed to working in unison with these heroic organizations and global law enforcement to help protect children around the world from online sexual exploitation.
  • Today’s law enforcement professionals are under-resourced and overwhelmed due to the scale and complexity of these investigations.
  • That’s why we stand in solidarity with Cellebrite and support the crucial goal of this operation to find them all.”
    To learn more about Operation Find Them All, go to www.OFTA.Cellebrite.com .

G6 Hospitality Renews and Expands Commitments to Combat Human Trafficking in 2024

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, G6 Hospitality , the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6 , is renewing and expanding its long-standing efforts to combat human trafficking and raise awareness around the widespread issue.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, G6 Hospitality , the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6 , is renewing and expanding its long-standing efforts to combat human trafficking and raise awareness around the widespread issue.
  • The training, required at every Motel 6 and Studio 6 location, is aimed at building awareness of the signs and response protocol for human trafficking.
  • The company is also renewing ongoing partnerships with law enforcement agencies and survivor advocate organizations in 2024, including:
    AHLA Foundation : G6 Hospitality is a longtime partner of AHLA and the AHLA Foundation.
  • "G6 Hospitality remains committed to combatting human trafficking across the country and has a zero-tolerance policy against it," said Julie Arrowsmith, CEO of G6 Hospitality.

BSA’s New CEO Visits the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Irving, Texas, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In one of his first official visits, Roger Krone, the new President and CEO the Boy Scouts of America , met with Derrick Driscoll, Chief Operating Officer of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) at their headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.

Key Points: 
  • Irving, Texas, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In one of his first official visits, Roger Krone, the new President and CEO the Boy Scouts of America , met with Derrick Driscoll, Chief Operating Officer of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) at their headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.
  • “The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is the nation’s leading voice in fighting child sexual abuse and exploitation,” said Krone.
  • Krone said relationships with organizations like The Center for Missing and Exploited Children are critical because of the insight and resources they offer can strengthen efforts nationwide.
  • The BSA is also collaborating with organizations including the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation, Children’s Advocacy Center, and others.

The Aqua One Smartphone by Cyber Dive Equips Parents To Combat the Online Safety Issues Posed by End-to-End Messaging Encryption That Protects Online Predators

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

PHOENIX, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cyber Dive stands at the forefront of transforming the digital landscape, championing safety and well-being for millions of children through tech-forward innovations. Enter the era of digital guardianship with the Aqua One – an unparalleled smartphone that shatters barriers that have hindered parents from safeguarding their children online. Pioneering a revolutionary dashboard, this device grants parents real-time insights into their child's digital realm, arming them with a formidable tool against online predators. As social media landscapes evolve, Cyber Dive remains the beacon of protection for our children's online futures.

Key Points: 
  • Enter the era of digital guardianship with the Aqua One – an unparalleled smartphone that shatters barriers that have hindered parents from safeguarding their children online.
  • Pioneering a revolutionary dashboard, this device grants parents real-time insights into their child's digital realm, arming them with a formidable tool against online predators.
  • As social media landscapes evolve, Cyber Dive remains the beacon of protection for our children's online futures.
  • Aqua One's revolutionary Parent Dashboard equips parents with a powerful tool at a time when their child's online safety is increasingly at stake.

Cellebrite Furthers Global Commitment and Partnerships with Global Law Enforcement Community at International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

More than 16,000 police chiefs and other senior law enforcement professionals attended the single largest and most impactful law enforcement event of the year.

Key Points: 
  • More than 16,000 police chiefs and other senior law enforcement professionals attended the single largest and most impactful law enforcement event of the year.
  • “IACP is a landmark event in the law enforcement community, and we are pleased to take this opportunity to reinforce our strong ties and relationships with law enforcement professionals,” said Yossi Carmil, Cellebrite CEO.
  • It called upon all law enforcement agencies and technology vendors to integrate cutting-edge solutions and increase the number of rescued children.
  • The “Unraveling Crime Mysteries” presentation illuminated cases solved through technology, emphasizing the need for agencies to adopt smarter, tech-driven approaches.