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Learn about the alarming statistics and tactics used in child abduction cases, including risks, stereotypes, responses, and offender profiles. Discover the tools and strategies to safeguard children from potential dangers.
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1% of child abductions are by registered sex offenders. “Child Abduction” is Kidnapping 200,000 Children abducted by family members. 58,000 abducted by non-family members for sexual motives. Child Abduction Cases
May be held for a long period of time. Killed soon after the abduction. Child Abductions
Child Abduction • Terrify the Public • Extremely Rare • Stereotype: Strangers • U.S. has 4th highest rate of child murder by parents among 21 developed countries.
Child Abduction Responses • Amber Alert • FBI “Child Abduction Rapid Deployment (CARD) Teams” • 10% abductions last 24 hours. • 40% victims are killed. • Child is killed, it is within 24 hours. (44% is in 5 hours)
Child Abduction Protections • “Child ID” • Several Photos of the child – well groomed and disheveled. • Crimes of Opportunity. • Children 6 – 14 most likely to be abducted for sexual gratification. • Females 11 yr.
Poor Social Skills. Marginal Work Habits / unemployed. < than H.S. Ed. Move frequently. “Strange” Follow same MO 98% offenders are males, under 30 years old. 66% Prior Arrests Unmarried, living alone or with parents. Drug – Alcohol problems. Child Abduction Offenders