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May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

Southwest Florida Missing Child Rescue Operation: 21 endangered missing children located safely

Multi-agency Missing Child Rescue Operation unites Southwest Florida agencies to address child exploitation across Lee, Collier & Hendry counties For Immediate Release: 5/29/2026 The National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF) has completed a confidential, multi-agency Missing Child Rescue Operation this week to locate endangered missing youth across Lee, Collier and Hendry counties. Working

February 13, 2026February 14, 2026

Westchester Missing Child Rescue Operation Results in Successful Location of 44* Children and Teens

*46 Missing Children Have Been Located As of 12 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026, with more than a dozen cases still in progress. New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services partners with state Office of Children and Family

June 18, 2025November 17, 2025

First-Ever Northeast Florida Missing Child Rescue Operation Successfully Locates 23* Missing & Endangered Children

*29 children have been located as of 12:00 PM on 7/10/2025. Multi-Agency Operation Unites Local, State, and Federal Partners to Locate and Help Missing and Exploited Youth in Northeast Florida For Immediate Release: 6/18/2025 Jacksonville, FL – The National Child

March 14, 2025November 17, 2025

First-Ever Capital Region Missing Child Rescue Operation Results in Successful Location of 64* Children and Teens Reported as Runaways

*Update: 69 Missing Children Have Been Located As of 11 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2025. New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services partners with state Office of Children and Family Services, and National Child Protection Task Force to

February 21, 2025April 29, 2026

Perspectives from the Buffalo, NY Missing Child Rescue Operation

In 2024, NCPTF launched a groundbreaking Missing Child Rescue Operation (MCRO) in Buffalo, NY, in collaboration with Missing Persons Clearinghouse at the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, local law enforcement, and partners across the private-sector, nonprofits,

February 19, 2025April 29, 2026

What 47 Missing Kids Reveal About A Nationwide Crisis

Heather Dark is the Chief Operating Officer at the National Child Protection Task Force. Drawing on her background in nonprofit management, communications, and strategic growth, Heather is leading initiatives that scale NCPTF’s efforts to recover even more missing, exploited,

January 27, 2025April 29, 2026

Missing Child Rescue Operations: Our Plan to Help More Missing Kids in 2025 Than Ever Before

At NCPTF, we believe that every missing child deserves to be treated as endangered, because they are. Our Missing Child Rescue Operations are built on this foundational truth. These operations dive deep into each case, prioritizing urgency, uncovering hidden

November 5, 2024November 17, 2025

“Runaway” Youth: What you need to know and how you can help – with Melissa Kaiser, LBSW

Melissa Kaiser is a licensed social worker with over 15 years of experience specializing in anti-human trafficking, trauma-informed care, and officer wellness. A nationally recognized trainer and consultant, Melissa has trained over 13,000 professionals and developed key programs in

October 15, 2024April 29, 2026

The Groundbreaking Child Recovery Event in Buffalo, NY

Kevin Branzetti is the Co-Founder & CEO of the National Child Protection Task Force. With 29 years of law enforcement expertise, including leading cyber-crime and terrorism investigations with the NYPD and Manhattan DA's Office, Kevin's leadership helps law enforcement

October 15, 2024November 17, 2025

New York State’s First-Ever Missing Child Rescue Operation Results in Successful Location of 47 Children Reported Missing in Erie County

State Division of Criminal Justice Services, the National Child Protection Task Force, and Law Enforcement Professionals from 22 Public and Private Entities Partnered to Provide Investigative Support to the Amherst and Buffalo Police Departments Support and Services Provided to

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Southwest Florida Missing Child Rescue Operation: 21 endangered missing children located safely

Westchester Missing Child Rescue Operation Results in Successful Location of 44* Children and Teens

First-Ever Northeast Florida Missing Child Rescue Operation Successfully Locates 23* Missing & Endangered Children

First-Ever Capital Region Missing Child Rescue Operation Results in Successful Location of 64* Children and Teens Reported as Runaways

Perspectives from the Buffalo, NY Missing Child Rescue Operation

What 47 Missing Kids Reveal About A Nationwide Crisis

Missing Child Rescue Operations: Our Plan to Help More Missing Kids in 2025 Than Ever Before

“Runaway” Youth: What you need to know and how you can help – with Melissa Kaiser, LBSW

The Groundbreaking Child Recovery Event in Buffalo, NY

New York State’s First-Ever Missing Child Rescue Operation Results in Successful Location of 47 Children Reported Missing in Erie County

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