Prevention Guide

We are in the process of updating the prevention guide for a 5th edition.


If you would like to receive a hard copy of the 4th edition prevention guide, please contact the Missing Child Center-Hawaii at 808-586-1449 and we will mail you a copy at no charge.

The Prevention Guide is a practical guide to prevention and recovery and covers child abduction, kidnapping, and custodial interference. It offers pertinent information about what to do if your child is missing, information about court preparation, applicable Hawaii law and related forms, and resources.