Preventing Missing Persons Through Education

Evidence-based strategies to protect our communities

Follow The Theory brings together cybersecurity expertise, investigative techniques, and victim support to create comprehensive missing persons prevention strategies.

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Prevention Focus

Proactive strategies to prevent disappearances before they occur, targeting vulnerable populations and high-risk situations.

Dual Audience

Serving both general public education needs and providing specialized resources for law enforcement professionals.

Investigative Excellence

Combining cybersecurity expertise with proven investigative techniques to improve case outcomes and recovery rates.

Need Help Right Now?

If you're thinking of running away, someone is threatening you, or you have an issue you want to figure out how to get help with but prefer talking to AI over a person before you ask for help, please consider using:

Thoughtful.fit
100% FREE
Available 24/7
Private & Confidential

Thoughtful.fit provides immediate AI-powered support to help you think through your situation, explore your options, and connect you with the right resources - all without judgment and completely free.

Remember: You deserve help, support, and safety. There's no situation too difficult to work through.

Latest Content & Resources

Stay informed with our latest episodes, case studies, and prevention resources designed for both families and professionals.

Episode

Mental Health Crisis Intervention: The Thoughtful.fit Partnership

Exploring our partnership with Thoughtful.fit to provide immediate mental health crisis intervention and long-term trauma recovery support.

Mental Health35 min
Article

Mental Health Crisis Response: Integrating Thoughtful.fit Support

How our partnership with Thoughtful.fit revolutionizes mental health crisis intervention for families experiencing missing persons cases.

Mental Health14 min read
Resource

Crisis Intervention & Trauma Recovery Guide

Immediate mental health support protocols for families experiencing a missing persons crisis, developed with Thoughtful.fit experts.

Mental Health

Fellow Organization of the Quarter

Highlighting outstanding organizations making a significant impact in community safety and protection

Our Rescue

Ending Sex Trafficking & Child Exploitation

A global nonprofit organization dedicated to ending sex trafficking and child exploitation while empowering survivors to reclaim their lives and thrive on their healing journey. Operating across 27 countries and all 50 U.S. states since 2013.

1,052
Survivors Rescued (2024)
1,969
Arrests Facilitated
Global Operations

195 operations conducted globally with law enforcement partners

Survivor Care

71 operational survivor care homes providing comprehensive support

Technology Innovation

AI-enabled forensic tools and ESD K9 program across 110+ agencies

Field Operations

Joint law enforcement operations with digital forensics and strategic assistance

228 Agencies Supported

Survivor Care

Trauma-informed support with medical care, counseling, and reintegration programs

Holistic Recovery Focus

ESD K9 Program

Specially trained dogs detecting hidden digital evidence across 8 countries

35 K9s Deployed

Training & Prevention

Educational programs and capacity building for law enforcement and communities

123 NGO Partners
"To end sex trafficking and child exploitation while empowering survivors to reclaim their lives and thrive on their healing journey."

Learn more about their global impact and how you can support their mission to end trafficking.

Comprehensive Protection Through Integrated Care

Join our community that combines missing persons prevention with comprehensive mental health support. Through our partnership with Thoughtful.fit, we provide both crisis prevention and trauma recovery, ensuring families receive holistic care during the most challenging times.