Presented at FALI Conference May 2019

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN NAMEC Mission & Purpose NAMEC Story NAMEC Partners Membership Levels NAMEC Member Certified Missing & Exploited Child Investigator (CMECI) Special Response Team (SRT) Helprescuechildren.org 517 Seagaze Drive, Suite 270 Oceanside, CA 92049

NAMEC - Who we are OUR PURPOSE Network individuals and organizations facilitating rehabilitation and legal representation for victims of child exploitation Network individuals and organizations, articulating and advocating the needs of child victims before legislative, administrative, and judicial local, state, and federal branches of government Act as a hub for as-needed resources by nationally engaging professionals, and volunteers, in meaningful and professional services to victims and families. NAMEC is the first and largest National Missing & Exploited Children’s association in the world. OUR MISSION Assist child victims of exploitation; in prevention, rescue, procuring legal representation, safe housing, and rehabilitative therapy.

THE NAMEC STORY NAMEC officially became a California non-profit charity corporation in May 2017. The inspiration for the formation stated in 2015 in Oceanside, California with Saved in America (SIA). SIA is a non-profit comprised of volunteer ex-Navy SEALS, retired special operations agents and law enforcement officers. All members are licensed private investigators who track and rescue at-risk runaways. One of SIA’s many rescues was a 15 year old female from California who was tracked to Jacksonville, Florida. With the assistance from members of Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI), the team rescued the girl and the criminals were incarcerated. This was the catalyst for the creation of NAMEC as a national organization to assist Missing & Exploited Children and their Families. Helprescuechildren.org 517 Seagaze Drive, Suite 270 Oceanside, CA 92049

THE NAMEC STORY cont While SIA and the PI Profession were the inspiration for NAMEC, its mission is the go beyond recovery. NAMEC is one of the many partners dealing with this horrendous epidemic. Missing and Exploited Children, after rescue, are often left vulnerable to become prey again to sex predators. Without proper care and post-rescue support, victims have little to use to rebuild their lives. The process of protecting victims to help them after rescue and make sure they are not re- victimized. There are thousands of social service agencies and non-profits throughout the country that are working to assist victims. NAMEC is working to be the bridge to incorporate these organizations into the process. Join NAMEC https://www.helprescuechildren. org/join-the-namec-team Make a donation of any amount through Crowdrise crowdwise.com/NAMEC Help identify resources throughout your State.

NAMEC partners

How to get involved NAMEC Membership Certified Missing & Exploited Child Investigator (CMECI) Special Response Team (SRT) Member

NAMEC Membership Active:  Employed, or a volunteer, in the field of missing and exploited children.  Voting Member.   $75.00 per year Service & Industry:  Any company or service or industry interested in assisting children that are missing and/ or exploited.  Non-Voting Member.   $125.00 per year Student:  Any student in an accredited, or recognized, college or university or vocational or trade school.  Non-Voting Member.  $25.00 per year Associate:  Any person other than an Active or Student member.  Non-Voting Member.  $75.00 per year Corporate/Business: any company or service or industry interested in assisting children that are missing and/or exploited. $250 for business -> $125 for an additional 5 employees (min) add $25 for each additional employee over 5 employees. All memberships and sponsorships are 100% tax deductible  NAMEC is a 501c3 non profit charitable corporation

CMECI and SRT Certified Missing & Exploited Child Investigator (CMECI) Licensed Private Investigators who are members of NAMEC and complete the requirements to be awarded certification Special Response Team (SRT) Member Individuals who are CMECI, are insured, and have no felony convictions.

CMECI Certification Certification CMECI Description Certified Missing & Exploited Child Investigator – Provides the professional investigator with the first ever specialized child trafficking investigator designation. Benefits The ability to become part of the SRT (Special Response Team) which participates in the rescue/recovery of missing and exploited children. Requirements Be a licensed private investigator Be an active Member Level in good standing with NAMEC Pass the CMECI exam Have no felony convictions Price $25 Application processing fee (includes felony background check) $25 testing fee $25 renewal – after one year $25 proof of education in missing and exploited children – to get CE credit, Publish a book or article, attend a NAMEC Conference, Complete a course of study at an accredited institution for missing and exploited children

SPECIAL response team (SRT)

SRT CERTIFICATION Certification CMECI Description Special Response Team – The SRT (Special Response Team) are the NAMEC members across the country we call upon to voluntarily assist in child recoveries. Benefits The ability to be part of the recovery of missing & exploited children with top professionals in policing, special operations, and investigations. Requirements Become a member in good standing with NAMEC Obtain and maintain the designation of CMECI (Certified Missing & Exploited Child Investigator) Maintain a current insurance polity Yearly renewal – provide a copy of insurance binder each year Price Free

How to find out more General information about the organization: www.helprescuechildren.org To make a contribution: https://www.crowdrise.com/national-association-for-missing-and-exploited-children To become a sponsor: https://namec.memberclicks.net/sponsorship To become a member: https://www.helprescuechildren.org/join-the-namec-team For details about obtaining the CEMCI certification: https://www.helprescuechildren.org/professional-development

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