Missing Child Bureau

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Children Missing / Traced during the period 2002 - 2006

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Do's and Don'ts

ABOUT MISSING CHILD BUREAU

In Tamil Nadu 35% of state population consist of children. Children are considered to be future assets of the country. Every day there are hundreds of children reported missing, many were never traced. Missing Child Bureau (MCB) is a governmental body under the Department of Social Defence providing services related to missing children with collaborative organisations like Police, Non-Governmental Organisation working for Children's welfare, Children's Home both Government and private .This service is a complement for the conventional methods in tracing the missing children and also this service is provided free of charge to the public with an easy access.

Missing Child Bureau is to serve the public especially to the parents/relatives of the missing children to trace and rejoin into family. MCB services are initially made to be available in Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai. Shortly, it will be expanded to other major municipalities very soon.

The addresses of the present offices are the following:

    [1] Office of the Commissioner of Social Defence,
           No:300, Purasawakkam High Road,
           Kellys, Chennai 600 010.

           Phone No. : 044-2642 6421, 2642 7022
           Email: dsd@tn.nic.in

    [2] Office of the Regional Deputy Director,
           No.5, 2nd Floor, “D” Block, Besant Road,
           Baskar Complex, Chinna Chokhikulam,
           Madurai – 625 002.
           Phone No. 0452 - 2650 314

           Email: mcbmdu@yahoo.com

    [3]   Office of the Probation Officer,
            Discharged Prisoners Aid Society Campus,
            No.1093 & 1094, Avinashi Road,

Pappanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore.

FUNCTIONS OF MISSING CHILD BUREAU

[1]	Information on children in Child care institutions who have no family contact either by visits or by communication will be collected, such as the Photo of the child, identification marks, place where the child was found last, languages known etc., will be stored in the database.
[2]	Information about missing children from the house, school, community, neighborhood etc shall be provided to the Missing Child Bureau by the agencies like Police, Non Governmental Organisations, CHILDLINE, parents of missing children etc. in the prescribed Performa.
[3]	Such information will be uploaded in the website of the Missing Child Bureau.

CITIZEN'S RIGHTS IN RESPECT OF MISSING CHILDREN

IF YOU HAPPEN TO SEE A STREET CHILD, ABANDONED, ABUSED CHILD ON THE STREET THAT HAD THE RESEMBLANCE OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS DISPLAYED ON OUR WEBSITE - WHAT TO DO? YOU CAN IMMEDIATELY INFORM/COMMUNICATE US AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS/TELEPHONE THIS WILL HELP US TO RESCUE AND RESTORE THE CHILD WITH ITS PARENTS

Missing Child Bureau,
Department of Social Defence,
No:300, Purasawalkam High Road,
Kellys, Chennai-600 010.
Phone No. : 044-2642 6421, 2642 7022
E-mail:- dsd@tn.nic.in

(or)

CHILDLINE RESCUE NOW HELPLINE TOLL FREE TELEPHONE

No: 1098

Do's & Don'ts

KNOWLEDGE BASE DERIVED FROM PAST EXPERIENCES IN DEALING WITH MISSING CHILDREN

SOME IMPORTANT TIPS TO PREVENT YOUR CHILD FROM MISSING

TO THE ATTENTION OF THE PARENTS/GUARDIANS & TEACHERS OR RELATIVES

[1]	A random statistics taken in city of Chennai shows that major reason for the children reported missing were due to pressure by parents and teachers on studies. Parents and teachers should be aware of the above facts and should not indulge in pressuring the children in their studies against their wishes.
[2]	Most of the reports received from parents that their child missing from the work spot is due to overexploitation of the child by the employer. e.g. Housemaids, Girls working in factories, Garment Units.

IF YOUR CHILD IS MISSING WHAT TO DO?

THERE IS NO WAITING PERIOD REQUIRED TO REPORT A MISSING CHILD

[1]	TRY NOT TO PANIC IF YOUR CHILD IS MISSING. FIRST CHECK EVERYWHERE IN THE HOUSE, THEN CHECK WITH THE NEIGHBOURS AND YOUR CHILD'S FRIENDS.
[2]	IF YOU STILL CANNOT LOCATE THEM, INFORM IMMEDIATELY TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION AND MISSING CHILDREN BUREAU WITH TWO COPIES OF RECENT PHOTOGRAPHS.
[3]	Search also in water sumps, septic tanks, Over head water tanks etc., in your house and neighboring areas. Without any adult supervision, do not send your child alone or with their friends to nearby beaches, lakes, tanks, ponds or water tanks etc., to play or swim.

Some tips to the parents to avoid the incidence of missing on what they should and they should not do:

Sl. No.	DO's	DON'TS
[1]	Tell the parents where they are at all times.	Never hitchhike.
[2]	Leave a written or recorded message at home.	Don't resist if attacked for money, Jewels but give it up rather than risking injury.
[3]	Run home or go to the nearest public place and yell for help if they are being followed by of a stranger.	Never answer the door if they are alone. Never get into any vehicle unknown person.
[4]	Learn to recognise suspicious behaviour and remember the description of the person or vehicle to you or the police. Write the number of the vehicle in the dirt/sand if nothing is available nearby.	Never go into any one's home who is unknown to family. Never invite anyone into the home without the knowledge and permission of a parent.
[5]	Scream and scatter the belonging if there is an attempt to abduct.	Never accept sweets or any gift from stranger.
[6]	Tell the children that they can talk to you and call you to pick them up at any time any place.	Never allow your children to the crowded public place.
[7]	Teach your children that the police are their friends and that they can always trust and rely on them if they are in trouble.	Never leave your children alone in crowded place. Never allow the children to play alone.
[8]	Be a role model to your children.	Never let the children alone in the home.
[9]	Always try to promote your child's self-esteem/self confidence which they need to help them avoid drugs.	Don't raise your voice while arguing.
[10]	Know where your child is at all times and keep a list of their friends addresses and phone. A child is at risk when alone on the street.	Avoid putting children's name on clothing school bag, because child feels comfortable with anyone calling by his/her name.
[11]	Teach them that it's all right to say no to any adult; if that person wants them to do something you've taught them is wrong.	Never hit your Child.
[12]	Teach your child their correct address of home and phone number.
[13]	Tell them if someone has asked them to keep any secret from you. Children should taught that no one has the right to touch any part of his/her bodies.
[14]	Get involved with your children in school projects.
[15]	Encourage your child to trust his/her institution, and to be able to talk to you when something is bothering them.

AN APPEAL

[1]	*Any individual, police, school authorities, community and civil society can communicate and share information with the Missing Child Bureau under Department of Social Defence.*
[2]	Non Governmental Organisations, Police, Child Care Institutions run by Government agencies should furnish information periodically to Missing Child Bureau to update the data base.
[3]	Corporate Sectors, media etc., can collaborate with the Department in Advocacy and awareness campaign on the concept of Missing Child Bureau.