There are photos and details of children reported missing from Illinois at the Illinois Center for Missing and Exploited Children website. The Illinois Amber Alert System, a child abduction public response and recovery assistance program, provides rapid alerts when a child is reported missing. There are also current alerts available online. Law enforcement and criminal justice agencies are well organized to search for an abducted child. These organizations have forged cooperative programs with agencies and services across the nation to bring missing children home safely. Prevention and education play an important role in eradicating this criminal activity. Below are some featured web links which offer resources to assist parents to protect their children and knowledge to proceed in the event a child is taken.
