This issue highlights our 2025 Victims of Crime Conference and recaps our week in Dallas at the Crimes Against Children Conference. We are excited to announce two new PILOT training courses happening this fall. Read the August issue for upcoming training opportunities, news stories and more!
This issue highlights a recap of our June Conferences and the newest AMBER Alert Advocate. Read the July issue for upcoming training opportunities, videos and more!
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...
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)!
*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).
*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.
*How One Team Transformed Their Missing Child Response and Recovered a 5-Year-Old* **Episode Length:** 12 minutes **Summary:** In this episode of Tell Us Your Story, we highlight how Adam DeCamp, Special Agent in Charge with Iowa DPS and his team took a hard look at the gaps in their child abduction response and used training, creativity, and connection to rebuild it from the ground up. See how they formed a stronger CART structure, built a critical network of law enforcement peers across the state, and developed essential skills to recover a missing 5-year-old Iowa child just hours after the report came in. Their story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when agencies work together, train with purpose, and **refused to settle for "good enough."** Listen now to see their creative adaptation to the traditional CART model, and see if it could work for your agency! And, be sure to read the *[Story-Behind-the-Story](http://ncjtc-static.fvtc.edu/resources/RS02963441.pdf)* fo
