28,886 missing child cases reported in 2023 NCMEC data, with endangered runaways most common, family abductions peaking in summer, risk factors include school activities.
2023 NCMEC data reveals 28,886 missing child cases, mostly endangered runaways. Family abductions, often by parents with domestic violence or child abuse history, are most common, peaking in summer months (June-August), while non-family abductions occur more around school activities. Risk factors include children on the street, walking to/from school, or participating in school activities.
July 27, 2024
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