Read the West Virginia code on child welfare and the missing children information act. West Virginia State Police and other agencies join forces when a child is reported missing in West Virginia. The West Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse displays photos and personal information on the children missing in West Virginia. The West Virginia Child Amber Alert website tells you what to do in case of an amber alert and how you can help. This emergency alert system broadcasts information that could help recover a missing child. The West Virginia Department of Education has created AmberVision which uses technology to turn a child's school photo into a 3-D avatar to better assist law enforcement, the media and the general public to facilitate an abducted child's safe return. Parents can download a quick reference guide with steps to take if you believe your child is missing. Friends and family can can find information for those who have experienced a family abduction, learn about the laws that will help them, prevention methods, and suggestions for aftercare following the abduction. Parents can find suggestions and information to teach their children how to use the Internet safely.
