Abstract
Presents an overview of the second National Incidence Studies of Missing, Abducted, Runaway, and Thrownaway Children (NISMART-2). First in a series summarizing NISMART-2 findings, this Bulletin describes NISMART component surveys and estimating methodology and defines the types of missing child episodes studied: nonfamily abduction (including stereotypical kidnapping); family abduction; runaway/thrownaway; missing involuntary, lost, or injured; and missing benign explanation. The Bulletin also presents national estimates for children classified as caretaker missing and those reported missing to law enforcement or other agencies, by type of episode and by child's age, gender, and race/ethnicity. The authors note that only a small proportion of all missing children are victims of stereotypical kidnappings.
Department
Crimes Against Children Research Center, Sociology
Publication Date
10-2002
Journal Title
NISMART Series Bulletin
Publisher
United States Department of Justice
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Sedlack, Andrea J.; Finkelhor, David; Hammer, Heather; Schultz, Dana J. National estimates of missing children: An overview. Juvenile Justice Bulletin – NCJ196465, (pgs. 1-12). Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office.