Alert Systems for Missing Adults in Eleven States Background and Issues for Congress

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Federal government.

Mental health.

People with disabilities.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2009

Summary:

Provides an overview of missing adult alert systems in eleven States, which are designed to recover vulnerable missing adults; such as those with mental impairments, developmental disabilities, or suicidal tendencies. Covers legal authority to establish the systems, target population for alerts, administrative responsibility, training of law enforcement and other entities, process for activating alerts, coordination of alerts with other States, system costs, use of the systems, and any information about outcomes of the individuals for whom alerts were activated. Discusses issues for Congress to consider regarding what, if any, role the Federal government should have in developing State missing adult alert systems. Includes tables and graphs

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Alert Systems for Missing Adults in Eleven States

Publisher Number:

CRS-2009-DSP-0372

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Restricted for use by site license