Child vulnerability

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For over 25 years, the ADAM Program has helped the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in their efforts to bring home missing children quickly and safely. The 2025 ADAM Program Impact & Highlights Infographic spotlights our ongoing support and commitment to SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions protecting children.

Learn about the history of the ADAM Program and get a behind the scenes look at the new Interactive Missing Children Dashboard. This article demonstrates the power of the ADAM Program in locating missing children, relating to SDG 16, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. The ADAM Program is the result of a 25 year partnership between LexisNexis Risk Solutions and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Although children account for 20% of all emergency department (ED) visits, the majority of children seek emergency care in hospitals that see fewer than 10 children per day.