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Imagine the Unthinkable and Take Steps to Prevent It; Be Vigilant to Help Keep Your Children Safe Throughout the Summer and BeyondMELVILLE, N.Y., June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Being a parent is hard work, but being the parent of a missing child – and the emotional pain and anguish it entails – is unthinkable. . . . until it happens to you. Bringing to life the panic and fear faced by thousands of parents each year when a child goes missing, a new video, "The Hardest Job in the World," raises awareness for the critical issue of child safety. This video is the latest effort by Canon U.S.A. to raise awareness about this vital issue as part of its 20-plus year sponsorship of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's (NCMEC) to help protect children and bring missing kids home. The video content serves as a startling wake-up call to parents as we celebrate the beginning of summer that the risk of child abduction is elevated at a time when kids are outdoors more and often supervised less. "The issues of missing and exploited children can be hard for people to talk about, but the children and families who are facing these tragedies, have no choice. It is critical that we are there to support them," said Callahan Walsh, child advocate for NCMEC. "Sponsors like Canon, who have supported our mission for more than 20 years, help make that work possible." Last year, the FBI cited more than 460,000 reports of missing children nationwide.1 Here are some preventive measures, provided by NCMEC, that parents can use to encourage safety planning and precaution:
While summer brings fun and playtime outside, it's crucial to be aware of the risks around child safety and help protect your kids. To view "The Hardest Job in the World" and help support NCMEC, please visit canon.missingkids.org. About Canon U.S.A., Inc. 1Source: FBI National Crime Information Center's Missing Person and Unidentified Person Files View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/imagine-the-unthinkable-and-take-steps-to-prevent-it-be-vigilant-to-help-keep-your-children-safe-throughout-the-summer-and-beyond-300668627.html SOURCE Canon U.S.A., Inc. |