OJJDP administers funding and programs to coordinate the Federal government's response response to missing and exploited children. These resources support a range of activities designed to meet the needs of missing, exploited, runaway, thrownaway and other victimized children and their families. Activities include direct services, research and demonstration programs, training and technical assistance, capacity building and interagency coordination. The statutory authority is Pub. L. No. 113-235; 128 Stat. 2130,2195.
The Missing and Exploited Children (MEC) Program Support initiative will continue to assist the national effort to prevent the abduction and exploitation of children through training, technical assistance, and support. Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) will provide targeted training and technical assistance, support a Missing and Exploited Children's Website, develop documents, assess constituent needs, monitor feedback, and manage logistical activities relating to National Missing Children's Day. Throughout the project period, FVTC will work with OJJDP to identify and implement strategies to improve capacity, increase involvement, develop effective solutions, and ensure ongoing dialogue between OJJDP and its constituents. NCA/NCF
