**Welcome to the Northeast Missing and Trafficked Persons Group!**
We’re glad to have you here. This group is dedicated to raising awareness and fostering community support for missing and trafficked persons in the Northeast. Together, we can make a difference by sharing information, resources, and support for those affected.
### **Group Purpose:**
1. **Raise Awareness**\: Share information about missing and trafficked persons in the Northeast to increase visibility and encourage community involvement.
2. **Provide Support**\: Offer emotional support to families and friends of missing persons and survivors of trafficking. Share resources and assistance programs available in our community.
3. **Collaborate**\: Work together with law enforcement, local organizations, and community members to help locate missing persons and combat trafficking in the Northeast.
4. **Educate**\: Promote education on the signs of trafficking and missing persons, how to report suspicious activities, and ways to prevent these tragedies.
### **Special Notice About Trafficking Discussions:**
We understand that discussions related to trafficking can involve highly sensitive and delicate information. To ensure the safety and privacy of all members, we have created separate groups for trafficked persons. These groups are **secure and restricted environments** where sensitive discussions can take place with additional care and confidentiality. Access to these groups is limited to ensure a safe and supportive space for sharing and support.
### **How You Can Help:**
- **Share**\: Post any information, flyers, or updates about missing persons in the Northeast. The more we share, the greater our reach.
- **Engage**\: Participate in discussions, offer support to others, and stay informed about ongoing cases and efforts in our community.
- **Report**\: If you have any information about a missing person or suspect trafficking activity, please report it immediately to local law enforcement or the appropriate authorities.
### **Group Guidelines:**
1. **Respect**\: Please be respectful and compassionate towards all members. This is a supportive community, and everyone’s experiences and feelings are valid.
2. **Privacy**\: Do not share sensitive information that could compromise the safety of missing persons or the integrity of ongoing investigations.
3. **Stay On Topic**\: This group focuses on missing and trafficked persons in the Northeast. Please keep discussions relevant to the group’s purpose.
4. **No Solicitation**\: This is not a place for advertising or soliciting services unless directly related to the group’s mission.
### **Need Help or Have Questions?**
If you need assistance or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the group moderators. We are here to help and ensure this space is safe and supportive for all.
Thank you for being a part of this community and for your commitment to making a difference in the lives of missing and trafficked persons in the Northeast.
**Together, we are stronger.**
