Youth
Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Children Exposed to Violence Toolkit
Reducing Risks: An Executive's Guide to Effective Juvenile Interview and Interrogation
Policy Center Resources
See AllChild Abuse
Child abuse and neglect have been traditionally regarded as the principal responsibility of child protective services and social welfare agencies. However, research has demonstrated that a...
Safeguarding Children of Arrested Parents*
The arrest of a parent can have a significant impact on a child, whether or not the child is present at the time of the...
Interviewing and Interrogating Juveniles
The U.S. Supreme Court has recognized the emotional and developmental differences between adults and juveniles and the implications that this has on the conduct of...
Missing Children
Law enforcement agencies should expeditiously respond to and thoroughly investigate all reports of missing children without regard to jurisdiction, coordinate a response with the appropriate jurisdiction...
Resources
TraffickSTOP Toolkit
The IACP introduces the TraffickSTOP (Signs to Observe and Prevent) toolkit―a human trafficking identification and prevention training curriculum for high school students throughout the...
Children on the Autism Spectrum: 911 Telecommunicator & Dispatcher Checklist
911 telecommunicators are the first line of defense for ensuring swift and safe recoveries of missing children on the autism spectrum. This resource provides 911...
Law Enforcement Resources on Autism Spectrum Disorder
The resources below provide law enforcement with guidance on preparing for and responding to incidents involving missing children with autism.
Understanding Children on the Autism...
Considering Locative Technology in the Disability Community: Balancing Autonomy and Safety
This resource explores key considerations, including advantages and disadvantages, for locative technology to address wandering by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or dementia. It...
