HOPE RENEWED ON NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY 2025

NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY  is a commemoration brought by the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention (OJJDP) since President Ronald Reagan's proclamation on May 25, 1983. This special day aims raising awareness about child safety and honors the efforts of agencies, organizations, and individuals to recover missing children. This event was established in the memory of 6-year-old Etan Patz whose body has never been found although his killer has been identified and convicted. 

President Donald J. Trump announced his commitment to returning missing children to their families in the near future. He explained that securing the southern border against criminals, vigorously prosecuting all types of child abusers, and designating cartels as Foreign terrorist organizations and Specially designated global terrorists will put an end to child trafficking and smuggling and enable his administration to recover missing children.

President Trump also reaffirmed his support for law enforcement in their fight against the victimization and exploitation of Child and Youth, and reminded the public that this scourge is not inevitable.