This issue highlights Missing Children's Day, a sneak peak of Episode 03 of TUYS and the newest edition of the AMBER Advocate magazine. You'll find upcoming training opportunities and newsworthy stories.
We are excited to share our newest edition of 2025 for the NCJTC Compass Newsletter! This issue highlights upcoming NCJTC conferences, episode 02 of TUYS and our 2024 Impact Report! You'll find new training opportunities, resources, a conference recap and newsworthy stories.
We’re proud to share the NCJTC 2024 Annual Impact Report with you - a reflection of the critical work we’ve accomplished together. Read it today!
Read our NCJTC Impact Report for 2024 highlights and more!
The 4th Wednesday of April is designated as Drug-Endangered Children (DEC) Awareness Day. Here’s what you can do to spread the word...
*From Scarce Resources to Lifesaving Impact* **Episode Length:** 11:19 **Summary:** In this episode, Amanda Leonard, MAILE (Minor Abducted in Life-threatening Emergency) AMBER Alert Coordinator for the state of Hawai'i, sits down with NCJTC's Kathryn Bracho to share how her team transformed their approach to protecting vulnerable children. By leveraging NCJTC training and technical assistance and remaining committed to their mission, they overcame resource limitations, fostered interagency collaboration, and implemented cutting-edge systems to safeguard missing and endangered children. Amanda’s journey is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of partnerships. Listen now to uncover strategies for overcoming obstacles in endangered, missing and abducted children cases! In addition to Amanda's short video interview, you can also find a detailed case study [linked here](ncjtc-static.fvtc.edu/resources/RS02744100.pdf).
Expand on key insights from Episode 1 in the *Tell Us Your Story* series featuring Amanda Leonard of Missing Child Center-Hawai'i. [Read it now](ncjtc-static.fvtc.edu/resources/RS02744100.pdf) for additional context, actionable tips, specific challenges and reflections that complement [Leonard's video interview](ncjtc-static.fvtc.edu/resources/RS02700353.mp4)!
*Digital Evidence, Critical Training and a Case That Swept the Nation* **Episode Length:** 12 minutes **Summary:** In this episode, Greg and Missey Smith, founders of the Kelsey Smith Foundation, join NCJTC’s Kathryn Bracho to share how their personal tragedy led to national change. After losing their daughter Kelsey to abduction, they championed the Kelsey Smith Act - improving law enforcement’s ability to access vital cell phone data in life-threatening cases. The Smiths highlight how digital evidence, strong agency partnerships, and specialized NCJTC training work together to strengthen response to missing persons cases. Their story is a powerful reminder that saving lives takes more than technology, it takes collaboration, preparation, and action. Listen now to explore how training and digital tools are transforming missing persons investigations. And, be sure to read the Smith's full *[Story-Behind-the-Story](ncjtc-static.fvtc.edu/resources/RS02870505.pdf)* for more!
Build on key insights from Episode 2 in the *Tell Us Your Story* series, featuring Greg and Missey Smith of The Kelsey Smith Foundation. Read the Story-Behind-the-Story now for additional context, actionable tips, specific challenges and reflections that complement the Smith's video interview.
We are excited to share our latest edition of the NCJTC Compass Newsletter! This issue introduces our NEW Impact Series - Tell Us Your Story, and offers a behind-the-scene glimpse at the 18th Annual Indian Nations Conference. We thank all of you for a successful 2024 and we look forward to what we will accomplish in 2025!
