Practical Ways to Prevent Child Victimization
When a child goes missing, some of the most important tools law enforcement officials have at their disposal are up-to-date photographs and information.The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's Child ID Kit helps parents organize descriptions of their children’s identifying features, medical information, and photographs. As part of Mobile Edge’s commitment to help prevent child abduction and exploitation, it’s available for download at our website. Also available there is a “Tip Sheet” for protecting children online, summarized below:Take Charge 1. Set ground rules. Establish basic guidelines such as when your kids can go online, what sites they can visit, and limits on texting.
2. Research before you buy. Understand the technology you’re bringing into your home.
3. Report abuses. If your kids are dealing with cyberbullies or potential predators, report them to the website, cell service, law enforcement, or
Join Mobile Edge to Keep Hope Alive This National Missing Children’s Day
ANAHEIM, Calif., May 12, 2016 — May 25th is National Missing Children’s Day, an annual observation that highlights the problems of child abduction and honors organizations and individuals who work to protect our nation’s children.To recognize this national day, Mobile Edge, a leader in the design and manufacture of laptop carrying cases, messenger bags, backpacks and more, will donate 10% of their sales of their National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) Caring Case Collection, to help raise awareness and prevent child abduction.“It may sound cliché, but children do represent our future. How we raise and protect our children says a lot about us as people,” says Mobile Edge President and CEO G. David Cartwright. “That’s why Mobile Edge is proud to support the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® each year to help prevent child abduction and exploitation, as well as reunite missing children with their families.”