New Jersey Missing Children Resources

Although the state of New Jersey relies on various law enforcement, criminal justice and other public agencies to search for missing children, the New Jersey State Police Special Investigations Section has the primary responsibility of coordinating and investigating cases involving missing persons, and unidentified living and deceased individuals. The unit also collects and maintains a centralized database on all missing and unidentified persons who are reported in New Jersey. The New Jersey Missing Persons and Child Exploitation unit is the designated clearinghouse for New Jersey missing children, and it also operates under the auspices of the New Jersey State Police. The New Jersey Amber Alert Plan is a voluntary, cooperative program between law enforcement and the broadcast media to send an emergency alert to the public when a child has been abducted. The New Jersey Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program enhances the investigation of offenders who use the Internet, online communication systems, or other computer technology to sexually exploit children. The internet serves as an important resource for locating missing children by providing search databases, websites which offer lists, photos, details of children currently missing in New Jersey, and safety information to assist parents and guardians in keeping their children safe.

New Jersey Missing Children

Search Missing children in New Jersey using statewide government websites to obtain missing children information.

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Statewidealerts, support, and recovery guidance

Statewide Missing-Child Alerts & Clearinghouses

Official statewide clearinghouses, Amber Alert programs, attorney-general resources, state-police units, and state-level case tools.

New Jersey Missing Child SearchSearch tool for public missing-child case posters, identifying details, and recovery information.
New Jersey Missing Persons and Child Exploitation UnitState-specific missing-children program, alert resource, or case-search starting point for New Jersey.
New Jersey Amber Alert PlanAlert and emergency-notification resource connected to child-abduction or urgent missing-child response in New Jersey.

National Search & Family Support

National case-search tools, nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, and support resources that help families and investigators across state lines.

National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenNational clearinghouse for case posters, prevention resources, hotline support, and family guidance.
Child IdentificationNational or multi-state support resource for public case searching, prevention, and family assistance.

Child Safety, Prevention & Recovery Guidance

Practical guidance for prevention, online safety, family support, recovery planning, and next-step resources when a child is missing.

New Jersey Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenChild-safety, prevention, or recovery guidance related to missing-child response and family preparedness.
What To Do If Your Child Is MissingStep-by-step guidance for immediate actions, reporting, and family response when a child is missing.
New Jersey Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force ProgramOnline-safety and child-exploitation prevention resource for families, educators, and investigators.
New Jersey Missing Kids MapChild-safety, prevention, or recovery guidance related to missing-child response and family preparedness.

New Jersey Missing Children Resources