Watch for the latest information coming soon about our statistical analysis and excerpts of real case stories from our Research Study. We are looking for a university partner to help us with this project - interested? Email us via the Contact Us section at the bottom of the page.

If you have (or have had) an unreported lost loved one, help us create solutions by taking part in our landmark research survey: The Missing Link Registry Project.

This landmark research survey is the first of its kind to document real stories of those who have experienced having a loved one who is/was missing that was unreported. Being unreported means the missing person is/was not part of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database of missing persons, which currently lists about 100,000 names. We believe the numbers of 'missing, missing' persons are much higher than 'reported missing persons' as they are simply unaccounted for as missing in any official database.

People can become Off The Grid or “unreported as missing” for a variety of reasons: • families may have experienced one or more unsuccessful attempts to get the person listed as 'missing' with law enforcement • families may not care to report the person missing if they are estranged from him or her • the lost/missing person may be an unknown and/or unaccounted for dependent child of a homeless and mentally ill person on the streets; as a few real life examples.

TO PARTICIPATE:

Click on the Missing Link Registry graphic above and this will take you directly to the form page where you will see further instructions.

The information you send us will be used for research that will help shed light on this problem and offer insight to better solutions. We do not search for missing persons but we do provide the tools you need to help you in your search with the Resource Guide. We will not use your story publicly without your express permission and would appreciate knowing your preference by completing the information at the bottom of the survey. You may remain anonymous if you choose.