Uniting for the Missing: Education and Advocacy Symposium, 31 October | Event in Decatur | AllEvents

Uniting for the Missing: Education and Advocacy Symposium

District Attorney Sherry Boston

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Fri, 31 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am

3 hours

1 W Ct Square

Free Tickets Available

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Date & Location

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm (GMT-04:00)

1 W Ct Square

1 West Court Square, Decatur, United States

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About the event

Uniting for the Missing: Education and Advocacy Symposium
This training is for law enforcement officers, investigators, and support staff who work on missing persons and unidentified remains cases.

About this Event

This free training is designed for law enforcement officers, investigators and support personnel who work on missing persons and unidentified remains cases. The symposium will enhance participants’ knowledge of national databases, available resources, and best practices for working with families of the missing.

Course Content

Presentation 1: Using the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) for investigations

Presentation 2: The role of the National Center for Missing and ExploIted Children (NCMEC) in assisting law enforcement, available services and support tools

Panel Discussion: Victim advocacy, how to best support and communicate with families, trauma-informed approaches, and collaboration with advocacy organizations


Attendees will earn 3 hours of P.O.S.T. credit.

Training is free and snacks will be provided.


Free parking is available in the parking deck located at 125 West Trinity Place (attached to the rear of the Courthouse).



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General Admission Free
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District Attorney Sherry Boston

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Uniting for the Missing: Education and Advocacy Symposium, 31 October | Event in Decatur | AllEvents
Uniting for the Missing: Education and Advocacy Symposium
Fri, 31 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am
Free