What About Me? Finding your path forward when your brother or sister is missing

Brian Thurber | October 13, 2024

When your brother or sister is missing, it seems like your life will never be the same again. Your thoughts are spinning, and you feel like your life is out of control. We designed this publication to share our experiences, provides new insights, and help in coping with your missing sibling.

Family Survival Guide

Brian Thurber | July 17, 2023

The 5th Edition of the Family Survival Guide offers families clear, actionable information on how to work with law enforcement, the media, and volunteers; how to manage donations and rewards; and how to survive to fight another day in the search for their missing child. The Guide serves as a resource for parents in understanding […]

Tribal Resources

Tribal Resource Tool for Survivors of Crime and Abuse

Brian Thurber | May 20, 2020

American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) have the highest crime victimization rates in the nation but often have difficulty connecting with the services that exist to help them recover from crime and abuse.

TIPS FOR PARENTS: PREVENTING ABDUCTION

Brian Thurber | January 4, 2019

This resource functions as a one-pager for both parents and youth workers for information on preventing child abduction. The one-pager is broken into two sections; “Learn the Facts” and “Take Action.” “Learn the Facts” provides a brief overview on abduction attempts and methods used to abduct children. “Take Action” provides teaching instructions to initiate dialogue […]

THE FIRST 3 HOURS

Brian Thurber |

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of a missing or abducted child? Did you know that after the first 3 hours of a child going missing, the chance of a successful recovery drops significantly? In this resource, you will learn best practices for responding to a missing child case, as […]

RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS OF CHILD ABUSE

Brian Thurber |

There is a direct correlation with child abuse and cases of abductions and exploitation. This resource seeks to equip you with the skills to recognize when a child is being abused, but to also inspire further exploration into what you can do to prevent this from happening in your community.

PARENTS GUIDE ON SEX TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION

Brian Thurber |

Many parents have a limited understanding of the issue of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation and how it might show up within your family. This guide may help navigate this difficult but important issue.

MISSING CHILD EMERGENCY RESPONSE REFERENCE GUIDE FOR FAMILIES

Brian Thurber |

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC), in conjunction with OJJDP, created this resource to reference during an emergency response to a missing or abducted child. It serves as a checklist that makes it easy for the families of a missing child to take all of the necessary steps they can to aid […]

ENDING VIOLENCE SO CHILDREN CAN THRIVE (FULL REPORT)

Brian Thurber |

Attorney General’s Advisory Committee on American Indian/Alaska Native Children Exposed to Violence: Ending Violence So Children Can Thrive (Full Report): Ending Violence So Children Can Thrive (Full Report)

ENDING VIOLENCE SO CHILDREN CAN THRIVE (EXECUTIVE SUMMARY)

Brian Thurber |

Attorney General’s Advisory Committee on American Indian/Alaska Native Children Exposed to Violence: Ending Violence So Children Can Thrive (Executive Summary): Ending Violence So Children Can Thrive (Executive Summary)