These variables include teacher training, public education and awareness, and psychotherapeutic techniques for families and friends of abducted children, as well as the children themselves. Part one begins with an exploration of the myths individuals hold about missing children and child abductions. Part two consists of a discussion of the three types of missing children: runaways, stranger abductions, and noncustodial abductions. For each of these types of missing children, the authors integrate the legal and psychological approaches to understanding the occurrence of these behaviors. Part three focuses on parents and teachers educating children and adolescents about safety with respect to child abductions. An overview of current legislation in New York State as well as other States is also provided. Suggestions for curriculum integration projects are offered for teachers of elementary and secondary school students. Chapter references, a subject index, and appended supplementary material, including recommendations for future research, resources for advocacy, resources for education, resources for therapeutic interventions, and suggestions for what parents can do if their child is missing