If I Go Missing

10/11/2025

Did you know that teens who run away, even for one night, face a dramatically higher risk of being targeted by traffickers or abusers.

A runaway youth can be approached by a predator within 48 hours. Let me repeat that...A RUNWAY YOUTH CAN BE APPROACHED BY A PREDATOR WITHIN 48 HOURS.

Early intervention, open communication, and knowing local resources are so important.

10/10/2025

Predators don’t always break in through windows... they enter through Wi-Fi.

Online exploitation reports have more than doubled in recent years.

Teens are being targeted through games, apps, and social media in ways that feel like friendship at first.

Parents, please stay curious, not controlling.

Ask, “Who are you connecting with online?” and “What’s fun about that app?”

The more we stay involved, the less power predators have.

10/09/2025

Every missing child case starts the same way...A family that never thought it could happen to them. 💔

The truth is, missing children situations don’t always look like abductions.
➡️ Most cases today involve runaways — teens who feel unseen, unheard, or unsafe.
➡️ Others stem from online luring or digital exploitation that happens quietly, right under our noses.

Awareness isn’t fear. It’s love in action. ❤️

10/09/2025

It’s easy to think, “That kind of thing doesn’t happen where we live.”
Until one day, it does.
A missed bus stop. A wrong turn. A friend’s house they never arrived at.
No one plans for panic — but you can plan for safety.
Creating a simple, organized system of information gives you clarity when chaos hits.
Preparedness isn’t fear-based.
It’s love-based. ❤️

10/07/2025

None of us ever believe our family will face something like a missing child situation.
We see the stories. We say a prayer. We hug our kids a little tighter.
And then… we move on because it feels too heavy to imagine.
But the truth is, preparedness isn’t about expecting the worst.
It’s about being ready just in case.
Having your child’s key information organized and accessible can save precious time when every second matters.
You hope you’ll never need it, but you’ll be thankful you have it. ❤️
Visit www.IfIGoMissing.org to learn more.

Safety for kids. Sanity for parents.

10/06/2025

Social media can quietly influence how teens think about “freedom” and running away.

Videos and stories online sometimes glamorize leaving home, showing “adventure” without the harsh reality - hunger, fear, or being taken advantage of.

Talk to your teen about what’s real and what’s not.

Ask what they’re seeing online, and share what you wish someone had told you when you were their age.

10/05/2025

Warning signs your teen may be thinking about running away:
- Withdrawing from family or close friends
- Talking about feeling “trapped” or wanting to leave
- Major changes in mood or sleep
- New, secretive online connections
- Sudden interest in survival videos, bus routes, or “starting over”

If you notice a few of these, open the door to a calm conversation — not a confrontation.

Sometimes that moment of care is what stops them from walking out the door.

10/04/2025

Parents, this is a reminder: if your teen starts pulling away, avoid rushing to judgment. Listen. Ask what’s really going on beneath the surface.

💔 Every year, thousands of teens leave home. Not because they’re “rebellious,” but because they feel unseen, unsafe, or unheard.

Recent reports show more youth are reaching out for help after they’ve already left.

Sometimes, what looks like defiance is actually pain.

10/03/2025

Think you know which apps are safe? Predators are counting on you not to!

Hot or Not App Watch-Out: Facilitates rating and chatting with strangers, with predators aiming to hook up.

09/30/2025

The apps your kids love might also be where predators are lurking.

Whisper App Watch-Out: An anonymous network revealing user locations, used by predators to arrange meetups.

09/28/2025

Big step forward for emergency response in Louisville, KY! Metro Emergency Services is rolling out live video capability that lets 911 operators actually see callers’ surroundings via their phone cameras.

Here’s what that means:
- Callers will receive a text link asking permission to turn their camera on. Once approved, operators get a visual on the scene.
- No more relying on verbal descriptions alone. Operators and first responders can get a clearer understanding of the situation before arriving.
- Especially helpful in situations where someone can’t talk (active threats, medical emergencies, domestic violence, etc.).
- The video will be recorded just like calls, and with future upgrades, that live video may even be shared directly with first responders in the field.

This is more than tech — it’s about safety, situational awareness, and saving precious seconds when they count most!

https://shorturl.at/sfrIT

A new video service will allow 911 call takers in Louisville to see the surroundings of those with an emergency.

09/27/2025

Not every app is as harmless as it looks...some are a predator’s hunting ground.

Kik App Watch-Out: Offers unlimited access to strangers, enabling predators to bypass traditional texting for illicit exchanges.