Using print and broadcast media is one way of raising awareness of a missing person and helping in the continued search for them.

Families can work with the media in a wide variety of ways; Missing People can help to facilitate communication between families and the media through web appeals, media slots and features.

The following guidance attempts to inform families about the potential outcomes of using the media, and advise on how to get the most out of any interactions with the media, as well as offering practical guidance relating to how the media works, what  rights you have, and how to deal with problems which may arise.

 Should I use the Media (132.21 kB)

 Media first steps (89.42 kB)

 Working with Journalists (88.42 kB)

 Interviews (85.1 kB)

 Interview advice (191.26 kB)

 After the interview (81.1 kB)

 Maintaining Media Interest (82.6 kB)

 Media checklist (146.03 kB)