This one's part of our ongoing resources series for families. NamUs and NCIC are worth covering because they're one of the most confusing parts of an early case, and one of the most consequential: what these two systems actually are, and why a case being in one doesn't mean it's in the other. NCIC: the law enforcement side

Flying in for AdvocacyCon? Whether you've only got time between sessions or you're turning this into a longer trip, here's a real list, organized by how far you're willing to drive.

Here is some information on legal help, and specifically, the fact that a real amount of it exists at no cost to your family, even though it rarely feels that way when you're in the middle of it.

Every state has its own victims' rights statute, and most have a free advocate system attached to it, but finding the right door can be its own small ordeal. Here's how to shortcut that.

Who they are The Impact Advocacy Foundation is a separate nonprofit, built specifically to make sure money isn't the thing standing between a family and this conference. Their mission is straightforward: unite experts, nonprofits, and advocates, and back it with real financial support so families of the missing and murdered can actually show up.

There's no waiting period Contrary to popular belief (and a lot of outdated advice you may have heard), you do not have to wait 24 or 48 hours to report someone missing. Law enforcement agencies are required to accept a missing persons report immediately, especially for children, elderly individuals, or anyone considered at-risk.

AdvocacyCon is a crime conference built for a specific purpose: bringing together families of the missing and murdered, the experts who support them, and the nonprofits and advocates doing the work in between. It's not a true crime entertainment event. It's a working conference, built to be trauma-informed from the ground up, where families can find community, resources, and practical strategy for moving their cases forward.

January is Stalking Awareness Month. Learn what stalking really is, why it’s underreported, and how advocacy helps prevent violence and save lives.