Online, print and broadcast media is a valuable way to raise awareness of a missing person and to keep the search for them active. It is a fast and effective way to reach a large audience.

Whether you choose to use the media is a personal decision. The experience of having to deal with journalists, answer personal questions about your missing person, and appear in the media spotlight is not something that everyone feels comfortable with.

If you do decide to use the media to help find your missing person, read our tips below.

Deciding whether to use the media in your search

How to get going

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