We often felt as if we were in charge of the investigation. While we feared for our son's safety, we were also angry at the system that was supposed to protect our son and help us. In spite of all of our efforts, we couldn't find answers to our questions or people who could help. On any given day, any number of children are absent from their homes for diverse and numerous reasons. On occasion, children may run away from home, but whatever the reason for the child's disappearance, you cannot begin to imagine the fear and anguish that a parent feels when his or her child is missing.
Time plays a critical role in the successful recovery of a missing child.
Each passing minute may mean that a child is being moved farther away from home. Each passing minute may mean increasing danger to the child. Each passing minute may mean that a child is being victimized by the perpetrator. Each passing minute may mean that clues and leads to the child's whereabouts are being lost. The Family Survival Guide is a significant step in the right direction.