Prevention Resources

Comprehensive safety resources, practical guides, and prevention tools designed for families, individuals, and communities.

50+ Resources
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Emergency Resources

Immediate help when time is critical

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)

URGENT

24-hour hotline for missing children cases and CyberTipline reporting

1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)

FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center

Report online crimes against children and internet-facilitated threats

Local FBI Field Office

National Missing and Unidentified Persons System

Database for missing persons and unidentified remains cases

1-855-626-7500

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Support for families of missing persons with mental health conditions

1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Comprehensive Prevention Resources

Evidence-based tools and guides organized by protection focus area

Mental Health & Trauma Recovery

Comprehensive mental health support and trauma recovery resources integrated with Thoughtful.fit

Emergency GuideHigh Priority

Crisis Intervention Guide

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

Therapeutic ResourceHigh Priority

Trauma Recovery Workbook

Step-by-step trauma recovery program specifically designed for families affected by missing persons cases.

Planning Kit

Family Therapy Planning Kit

Comprehensive family therapy planning resources including session guides and progress tracking tools.

Self-Care Guide

Self-Care for Caregivers

Mental health maintenance resources for those supporting families through missing persons cases.

Personal Safety & Awareness

Essential skills for recognizing and avoiding dangerous situations

ChecklistHigh Priority

Situational Awareness Checklist

Daily practices for maintaining awareness of your environment using the OODA loop methodology.

PDF GuideHigh Priority

Personal Safety Planning Guide

Comprehensive guide for creating personal and family safety plans, including emergency contacts and procedures.

Interactive Guide

Recognizing Manipulation Tactics

Learn to identify common manipulation and grooming techniques used by predators.

Digital Safety & Cybersecurity

Protecting yourself and family from online threats and digital exploitation

TutorialHigh Priority

Social Media Safety Settings

Step-by-step instructions for securing privacy settings across major social media platforms.

InfographicHigh Priority

Identifying Online Predators

Warning signs and red flags to watch for in online communications and relationships.

Video Guide

Digital Footprint Management

Understanding and controlling your online presence to reduce vulnerability to targeting.

Emergency KitHigh Priority

Sextortion Prevention Kit

Comprehensive prevention strategies and response protocols for sextortion threats.

Family Protection Strategies

Comprehensive approaches to protecting children, teens, and vulnerable family members

Educational KitHigh Priority

KidSmartz Safety Rules

Age-appropriate safety education based on NCMEC's proven KidSmartz program methodology.

Parent Guide

Teen Communication Guide

Effective strategies for discussing online safety and personal security with teenagers.

Care Guide

Vulnerable Population Care

Specialized protection strategies for individuals with dementia, developmental disabilities, and other vulnerabilities.

Technology Tools & Apps

Leveraging technology for enhanced personal safety and family security

Comparison Chart

Safety App Comparison Guide

Detailed comparison of leading personal safety applications including features, pricing, and effectiveness.

Best Practices

GPS Tracking Best Practices

Legal considerations, privacy guidelines, and effective implementation of location tracking technology.

Planning TemplateHigh Priority

Emergency Communication Plan

Technology-based communication strategies for emergency situations and family coordination.

Prevention Starts with Education

Download our comprehensive prevention toolkit and share these resources with your family, school, and community.