The Growing Threat: An Updated Look at AI-Generated CSAM and Global Efforts to Combat It (June 2026)

 

By Brett Fletcher

​As we navigate the middle of 2026, the digital landscape has evolved rapidly, bringing unprecedented challenges to the fight against online child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The most significant development in recent years is the proliferation of AI-generated CSAM—content created or altered using sophisticated generative AI tools. This technology has not only complicated detection and enforcement but has also introduced profound new dimensions of trauma for victims.

​This blog entry provides an updated assessment of this growing threat, the corresponding surge in law enforcement initiatives, the resulting bipartisan legislative action, and the organizations leading the charge to protect the world's children.

​The New Frontier of CSAM: AI Generation

​The landscape has changed dramatically since the early 2020s. While traditional CSAM (capturing real-world abuse) remains a primary concern, AI-generated content has exploded. This category now includes:

• ​Entirely Synthetic CSAM: Realistic depictions of children created by AI models trained on vast datasets, including, tragically, existing CSAM.
• ​"Deepfake" CSAM: Altering existing content to place real children’s likenesses onto abusive scenarios. This is frequently used for online harassment and extortion, known as sextortion.

​This evolution presents unique challenges. Unlike traditional CSAM, synthetic material can be generated in unlimited quantities on consumer-grade hardware. It tests the boundaries of existing visual hash-based detection systems and often exists in a complex legal area regarding creation versus possession.

​Law Enforcement’s Tech-Forward Response

​Law enforcement agencies globally have shifted their strategies to address this AI threat. Investigative units are no longer just looking for stored digital files; they are dismantling the infrastructure supporting the creation and dissemination of synthetic abuse material.

​Specialized units, such as the FBI’s Crimes Against Children (CAC) task forces and Europol's European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), have increasingly adopted AI themselves—using it to automate the detection of new synthetic content and to trace the "digital fingerprints" of specific generative models. Forensic teams utilize high-tech mobile workstations and dedicated labs to track digital exploitation across encrypted networks.

​Bipartisan Legislative Action: New Laws for a New Threat

​One of the few areas to maintain strong, consistent bipartisan support in 2026 is the protection of children online. Recognizing that existing statutes drafted in the early internet era were insufficient for the AI age, legislatures around the world have passed sweeping new laws. This push for safety has successfully united lawmakers across opposing political spectrums, driving collaborative policy and swift legislative changes.

​Key Legislative Shifts in 2026:

• ​Explicit Criminalization: New laws explicitly classify the generation and distribution of AI-generated CSAM (including deepfakes of real minors) as felonies, independent of whether a real child was physically abused in the specific creation of that image.
• ​Platform Accountability: Stronger 'duty of care' regulations hold technology platforms accountable for failing to prevent their generative AI tools from being used to create CSAM, and for failing to expeditiously remove such content.
• ​Mandatory Reporting: Updated laws have expanded mandatory reporting requirements for AI service providers who detect CSAM being generated using their systems.

​The Mental and Emotional Health Toll

​It is critical that we always ground these discussions in the human cost. The victim of CSAM—whether real or deepfaked—suffers profound harm. We are seeing a measurable increase in acute emotional distress directly linked to the AI threat.

​For real children whose images are used for deepfakes, the trauma is unique. They describe a terrifying loss of agency, knowing their likeness can be manipulated and distributed infinitely. The emotional health of these children often shows:

• ​Skyrocketing Anxieties: A constant fear of detection, social ostracization, and future blackmail.
• ​Deep Depression: Feelings of helplessness and worthlessness, particularly when AI content cannot be fully erased from the internet.
• ​PTSD Symptoms: Flashbacks and severe emotional reactivity to digital environments.

​A synthetic image can create very real devastation. The mental health support systems available to these victims are under significant strain and must be expanded.

​Key Organizations Combatting the Attack

​We must highlight the vital organizations that provide infrastructure, advocacy, and direct support to both law enforcement and victims. Their work is the backbone of the global response.

• ​Internet Watch Foundation (IWF): Based in the UK, the IWF operates a global hotline for reporting CSAM, working directly with the internet industry to remove content.
• ​NCMEC (National Center for Missing & Exploited Children): Based in the US, NCMEC operates the CyberTipline, the centralized reporting mechanism for CSAM. They process millions of tips, analyze content, and assist law enforcement globally.
• ​ICMEC (International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children): ICMEC works across borders to advocate for better laws, train law enforcement, and build capacity to fight child exploitation worldwide.

​Contact Information: Reporting CSAM and Seeking Help

​If you encounter CSAM, have information about child exploitation, or if you or someone you know needs help, please use the contacts below. Do not download, save, or share any suspected CSAM; report the link immediately.

​Worldwide / Reporting Hotlines:

• ​CyberTipline (NCMEC):
  • ​Website: www.cybertipline.org
  • ​Note: This is the primary reporting point for most of the world.
• ​Internet Watch Foundation (IWF):
  • ​Website: www.iwf.org.uk
• ​INHOPE Network (Global Association of Hotlines):
  • ​Website: www.inhope.org (Links to national hotlines worldwide)

​Law Enforcement Agencies (United States):

• ​Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI):
  • ​Phone: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)
  • ​Online Tips: tips.fbi.gov
• ​Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) HSI Tip Line:
  • ​Phone: 1-866-DHS-2-ICE (1-866-347-2423)

​Victim Support & Mental Health (United States):

• ​Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• ​988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

​The fight against AI-generated CSAM requires global collaboration, technical innovation, strong laws, and a compassionate focus on the survivors. The updated framework of 2026 provides powerful new tools, but vigilance remains essential.

Understanding the "Completed" or "Messianic" Jew: From Biblical Roots to Modern Identity

 

By Brett Fletcher

​The terms "Messianic Jew" and "Completed Jew" refer to individuals of Jewish heritage who believe that Jesus of Nazareth is the Promised Messiah of Israel. Rather than viewing this belief as a conversion away from Judaism, they see it as the literal fulfillment—or completion—of their Jewish identity.

​To understand this movement, one must look past modern denominational boundaries and trace its trajectory from the dusty roads of first-century Judea to the global spotlight of the late twentieth century.

​The Ancient Roots: The Sect of the Nazarenes (33–135 CE)

​The foundational premise of modern Messianic Judaism is that it is not a new religion, but a restoration of the original first-century expression of faith. Jesus (known by His Hebrew name, Yeshua) lived as an observant Jew. He wore tzitziot (fringes), kept the Sabbath, traveled to Jerusalem for the Pilgrim Festivals, and taught out of the Torah and the Prophets.

​Following His resurrection, His immediate followers did not build churches or call themselves Christians; they were a sect within Judaism known as "The Way" or "The Nazarenes."

• ​A Fully Jewish Movement: In the book of Acts, thousands of Jewish people in Jerusalem embraced Yeshua while remaining passionately dedicated to Jewish life. The primary theological debate of the early church (Acts 15) was not whether Jews could follow Yeshua and stay Jewish, but whether Gentiles had to convert to Judaism to follow Him.
• ​The Great Parting of the Ways: Two catastrophic events shattered this unity: the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE and the Bar Kokhba Revolt (132–135 CE). When the Jewish leader Simon bar Kokhba was declared the Messiah by Rabbi Akiva, the Jewish believers in Yeshua refused to fight under his banner. This was viewed as national treason by mainstream Jewish authorities, cementing a bitter theological and social rift.

​The Era of "Gentilization" and the Rise of "Hebrew Christians"

​For nearly 1,700 years, the institutional church stripped the faith of its Jewish context. Roman Emperor Constantine and subsequent Church councils actively discouraged Jewish practices among believers. To follow Christ, a Jew had to renounce their heritage, stop keeping kosher, and fully assimilate into Gentile culture.

​By the 19th century, a shift began with the emergence of the Hebrew Christian movement. Organizations like the London Society for Promoting Christianity Amongst the Jews (1809) emerged. These believers accepted Jesus but largely integrated into traditional, Gentile Protestant churches, retaining their Jewish identity only as an ancestral footnote.

​The Modern Rebirth: The Jesus People and the 1960s-1970s Counterculture

​The modern concept of the "Messianic Jew" exploded into the cultural mainstream during the late 1960s and 1970s, fueled by two tectonic shifts:

1. ​The Six-Day War (1967): The recapturing of Jerusalem sparked a massive wave of ethnic pride and identity awareness among young Jewish people worldwide.

1. ​The Jesus Movement: A massive spiritual revival swept through the youth counterculture of the West.

​When young Jewish "hippies" experienced spiritual awakenings, they radically refused to leave their heritage at the door of traditional churches. They argued, "If Jesus is the Jewish Messiah, what could be more Jewish than believing in Him?"

​In 1975, the Hebrew Christian Alliance of America took a historic step, officially changing its name to the Messianic Jewish Alliance of America (MJAA). This semantic shift marked a structural revolution: moving away from assimilating into Gentile churches toward establishing independent Messianic Synagogues, where believers could worship with Torah scrolls, celebrate Passover, and raise their children with Jewish traditions while openly proclaiming Yeshua.

​The Controversy Behind the Label "Completed Jew"

​While "Messianic Jew" remains the standard designation within the movement, the phrase "Completed Jew" became highly popularized during the 1970s and 1980s (frequently utilized by organizations like Jews for Jesus).

​The term is derived from the theological premise that traditional Judaism is an incomplete narrative—a beautiful foundation waiting for its capstone. To these believers, discovering the Messiah makes them "complete."

​However, this phrase is highly controversial:

• ​Mainstream Jewish Perspective: All major branches of mainstream Judaism (Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform) universally reject Messianic Judaism. They view the term "Completed Jew" as deeply offensive, insulting, and patronizing, arguing that it implies traditional Jews who do not believe in Jesus are somehow "incomplete" or defective.

• ​The Theological Stance: To the Messianic believer, the phrase is a declaration of personal identity. It means they have found the destination toward which all Jewish history, covenants, and prophetic texts were pointing.

​Authority Quotes

​Scholars, historians, and theologians offer critical insights into the unique, dual-identity tension that defines Messianic Judaism:

​"The Messianic Jewish movement signified far more than a semantical expression—it represented an evolution in the thought processes and religious and philosophical outlook toward a more fervent expression of Jewish identity."

— Dr. David A. Rausch, Historian and Author of 'Messianic Judaism: Its History, Theology, and Polity'

​"Messianic Judaism understands itself as being both authentically Jewish and authentically Christian. The most important distinction of Messianic Judaism from other Christian denominations is that its adherents seek to preserve their Jewish identity while also accepting Christian doctrine and theology."

— The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA)

​"Think not that I came to abolish the law and the prophets: I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them."

— Yeshua (Jesus) of Nazareth, As recorded in the Besekh (Gospel) of Matthew, framing the ultimate theological defense for the concept of 'completion.'

​Biblical Foundations (New King James Version)

​The theological framework for the Messianic or "Completed" Jew rests heavily on these specific passages regarding the realization of the New Covenant, the continuity of Jewish identity, and the identity of the Messiah:

​The Prophecy of the New Covenant

​"Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah—not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which they broke, though I was a husband to them, says the Lord. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people."

— Jeremiah 31:31–33

​The Sufficiency of the Messiah

​"Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled."

— Matthew 5:17–18

​The Endurance of the Jewish People

​"I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew... Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace."

— Romans 11:1–2, 5

​The Redemptive Identity of the Pierced One

​"And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for his only son, and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn."

— Zechariah 12:10

 

Shielding the Vulnerable: Inside the Major Child Rescue Operations of May and June 2026

By Brett Fletcher

Every single day, law enforcement agencies, cyber analysts, and non-profit organizations work quietly behind the scenes to pull children out of situations of abuse, trafficking, and severe exploitation. While much of this work remains confidential to protect the identities of minor victims, May and June 2026 marked the public conclusion of several massive, highly coordinated multi-agency operations.

From localized county sweeps to nationwide federal crackdowns, here is an in-depth breakdown of the latest child rescue missions, the agencies involved, and the resources deployed to bring these children to safety.

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1. Operation Iron Pursuit (Federal Nationwide Takedown)

Timeline: April 1 – April 30, 2026 (Results finalized and public updates released mid-May 2026)
Scope: United States (All 56 FBI Field Offices)

Led by the FBI’s Criminal Division—specifically the Violent Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking Section—Operation Iron Pursuit was an intense, month-long enforcement sprint designed to track down child exploitation predators and locate missing or endangered minors.

The Impact:

• Child Victims Located/Rescued: Over 200 children
• Predators Arrested: More than 350 individuals
• Offenses Targeted: Human trafficking, kidnapping, physical abuse, and the production/distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

Key Rescue Details:

The operation utilized localized strategies tailored by individual field offices. For example, the FBI Philadelphia Division targeted interstate predators, resulting in 13 arrests and the immediate recovery of six children. In a highly sensitive cross-border recovery, the FBI's Victim Services Division (VSD) successfully located a 10-year-old child from Utah who had been illicitly flown from Canada to Mexico, and ultimately to Cuba, safely returning the child to their biological mother.

Agencies & Partners Involved:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
• FBI Victim Services Division (VSD): Provided crisis stabilization, forensic interviews, and direct mental health referrals.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)

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2. Southwest Florida Missing Child Rescue Operation

Timeline: Concluded week of May 25, 2026 (Official release May 29, 2026)
Scope: Regional Sweep (Lee, Collier, and Hendry Counties, Florida)

Run out of a centralized, confidential command center in Estero, Florida, this tactical deployment focused strictly on endangered missing youth who were highly vulnerable to human trafficking and street-level exploitation.

The Impact:

• Endangered Children Located Safely: 21 children

Key Rescue Details:

Because runaways and youth in unstable living environments often rely on predators for basic survival needs, this operation did not stop at law enforcement recovery. The mission directly embedded trauma-informed advocacy groups into the command structure to ensure children were immediately provided with clothes, hygiene kits, and safe housing.

Agencies & Partners Involved:

• National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF): Coordinated intelligence and advanced data tracking.
• Collier County Sheriff's Office
• Operation Light Shine (INTERCEPT Task Force)
• Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
• Non-Profit Benefactors: Generously funded and supported by the Tim Tebow Foundation and The Jensen Project.
• Community Support: A.N.A.’s Friends and Beverly’s Angels (provided post-recovery physical resources).

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3. Operation Volcano (Regional Cyber & Task Force Sweep)

Timeline: Finalized May 11, 2026
Scope: Riverside County, California

Operation Volcano was a massive, year-long digital triage and physical raid operation that culminated in May 2026. Investigators tracked peer-to-peer networks to cross-reference over 500 unique IP addresses distributing exploitative materials locally.

The Impact:

• High-Risk Offenders Arrested: 42 individuals
• Networks Dismantled: Multiple regional peer-to-peer networks mapped out to protect local minors.

Key Rescue Details:

Task forces served 46 residential search warrants. The operation was strictly prioritized to identify offenders in positions of public trust or those with direct access to youth. Among those arrested were a child psychologist, a local IT employee for a state prison, and an individual wanted on a $2 million child sexual assault warrant.

Agencies & Partners Involved:

• Riverside County Child Exploitation Team (RCCET)
• Our Rescue: Provided specialized cyber-intelligence and operational funding.
• FBI Inland Regional Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force
• Local Police Departments: Beaumont, Blythe, Desert Hot Springs, Indio, Menifee, Murrieta, and Riverside PD.

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Summary of the May-June 2026 Surge

Operation Name	Geographic Scope	Child Victims Recovered	Key Focus Area
Operation Iron Pursuit	Nationwide (U.S.)	200+	Interstate trafficking, kidnapping, and production networks
Southwest Florida Sweep	Regional (FL)	21	High-risk runaways and endangered missing youth
Operation Volcano	Localized (CA)	Network Disruption	Eliminating predators in positions of public trust / P2P digital networks

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How to Help & Official Resource Links

Child safety relies entirely on community vigilance. If you see something suspicious or suspect a child is in danger, use these official, verified resources to make a report:

• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): Report anonymous tips 24/7 at missingkids.org or call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
• FBI Tip Line: Submit digital evidence or suspect information directly to federal investigators at tips.fbi.gov or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.
• National Child Protection Task Force: Learn about multi-agency rescue strategies and supporting local law enforcement intelligence at ncptf.org.
• Our Rescue: Review global field operations, ESD K9 training initiatives, and community advocacy resources at ourrescue.org.

Essential Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Resources

 

By Brett Fletcher

​Immediate assistance is available for those in need. In a life-threatening crisis requiring emergency service response, please contact your local law enforcement and emergency services directly by calling standard emergency numbers (e.g., 911 in the US/Canada, 999 in the UK, 112 in the EU).

​24/7 Crisis Hotlines

​The following organizations provide 24/7 confidential, immediate support. These services offer a blend of Christian and secular resource options to accommodate diverse preferences.

​National/Universal Support:

• ​988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (USA): Call or text 988. This service connects people to a national network of local crisis centers. (Website: https://988lifeline.org/)
• ​Crisis Text Line (International): Text "HOME" (or "SHARE") to 741741 in the US/Canada, 85258 in the UK, or 50808 in Ireland. (Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/)
• ​National Domestic Violence Hotline (USA): 1-800-799-7233. (Website: https://www.thehotline.org/)

​Faith-Based Crisis Portals:

• ​Hope for the Heart (International Christian Counseling): While primarily offering counseling resources, their main line provides initial triage and directional support. (Website: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/)
• ​700 Club Prayer Line: 1-800-700-7000. Provides consistent 24/7 prayer support for immediate spiritual and emotional needs.

​National and International Suicide Prevention Information

​This information provides avenues for immediate intervention. Support lines are staffed by trained professionals and volunteers.

​International Support Directories:

• ​International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP): Maintains a comprehensive international directory of crisis hotlines in over 50 countries. (Website: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/)
• ​Befrienders Worldwide: Provides support and information for a global network of volunteer action, listing contacts by region. (Website: https://www.befrienders.org/)

​Key Country-Specific Support:

• ​Australia (Lifeline): Call 13 11 14. (Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au/)
• ​Canada (Canada Suicide Prevention Service): 1-833-456-4566. (Website: https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/)
• ​New Zealand (Need to Talk?): Call or text 1737.
• ​United Kingdom (Samaritans): Call 116 123. (Website: https://www.samaritans.org/)

​Law Enforcement and Multi-Disciplinary Crisis Information

​For situations requiring multi-disciplinary, emergency intervention:

• ​Emergency Contact: Please contact your local law enforcement primary emergency line (911 or country equivalent) for immediate intervention. This ensures the fastest response time and access to specialized mobile crisis units.
• ​National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC): This organization provides training resources and contact pathways for setting up effective law enforcement response teams (like CIT or CART). (Website: https://ncjtc.fvtc.edu/)

​Non-Emergency Inquiries

​For general inquiries, community information, and assistance that is not a crisis:

• ​Trinity Mount Ministries (TMM) - Text line or Voicemail for Non-Emergencies. 408-991-4067.
• ​Business hours: 7 days a week. 8 am to 5 pm.
  • ​Please do not utilize this contact for emergency crisis intervention. This is not a 24/7 hotline.

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The Robbers of Dead Man’s Lane: Spiritual Vigilance and the Assault on Faith

 

By Brett Fletcher

​John Bunyan’s allegorical masterpiece, The Pilgrim’s Progress (The Pilgrim's Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come - 1678), provides profound insights into the spiritual battles and psychological ambushes that believers face upon the narrow path. One of the most instructive episodes within the narrative involves a violent mugging. While Christian, the main character, is the primary focus of the book, it is his profound discussion with Hopeful regarding the assault on a fellow traveler named Little-Faith that provides us with crucial lessons about spiritual vulnerability.

​As Christian recounts, Little-Faith was traveling toward the Celestial City when he sat down to sleep in a dark, treacherous area known as Dead Man’s Lane. There, he was suddenly ambushed by three rogue characters: Faint-heart, Mistrust, and Guilt.

​These three attackers represent the internal and external forces that seek to derail those who commit their lives to a higher purpose.

​The Three Attackers

​1. Faint-heart: He represents the sudden loss of courage and the paralyzing fear that strikes when we face monumental tasks or deep adversity. Faint-heart demands that the traveler surrender his purse, seeking to strip away his present spiritual comfort and confidence.

​2. Mistrust: Following closely behind fear is Mistrust, representing the insidious doubt that causes us to question our path, our safety, and our divine calling. It is Mistrust who reaches into Little-Faith’s pocket and steals his silver, leaving him feeling impoverished and weak.

​3. Guilt: Perhaps the most dangerous of the three, Guilt delivers the final, crushing blow. When Little-Faith attempts to cry out for help, Guilt strikes him over the head with a heavy club, leaving him bleeding and unconscious on the ground. Guilt seeks to silence our voices through the heavy burden of shame.

​The Lessons to be Learned

​This harrowing encounter yields three vital lessons for those who walk the path of righteousness and advocacy:

​First, Our Core Salvation Remains Secure.

Although the thieves successfully stole Little-Faith’s "spending money" (his day-to-day joy, peace, and comfort), they did not find his most valuable possession: his jewels. His jewels represent his salvation and his core identity in the eyes of his Creator. No matter how violently the forces of darkness assault us, they do not possess the power to steal our eternal standing or our fundamental purpose.

​Second, Spiritual Complacency is Dangerous.

Little-Faith was assaulted because he chose to sleep in Dead Man’s Lane, a place notorious for spiritual danger. At Trinity Mount Ministries, we recognize that the work of protecting the vulnerable and advocating for truth requires absolute vigilance. We must not allow ourselves to fall asleep spiritually, emotionally, or intellectually while navigating treacherous territories.

​Third, We Require the King’s Champion.

The three robbers only fled the scene when they heard the approaching footsteps of a character named Great-Grace, who serves as the King’s Champion. Little-Faith could not defeat Faint-heart, Mistrust, and Guilt upon his own strength. We must recognize our reliance upon divine grace. When we are assaulted by fear, doubt, and shame, we must call upon the Champion to drive our attackers away.

​We must remain awake, guard our faith, and trust that while the journey is fraught with thieves, our ultimate destination and our most precious jewels remain entirely secure.

​Scriptural References for Reflection:

• ​1 Peter 5:8 – "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour."
• ​Ephesians 6:10-11 – "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."
• ​Psalm 23:4 – "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."

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About Project Safe Childhood

Project Safe Childhood is a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice.  Led by the U.S. Attorneys' Offices and the Criminal Division's Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims.

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Name	Missing From	Issued For	Alert Date
Daleyza Fregoso	Los Angeles, CA	CA	May 25, 2026
Allen Fischer	Monteview, ID	ID	Jun 23, 2025
Rachelle Fischer	Monteview, ID	ID	Jun 23, 2025
Calliope Godwin	Albuquerque, NM	NM	Jun 8, 2026

			Active AMBER Alert cases will remain on this page updated to 6 months from activation.  Following that, active missing child posters can be found by using the search tool here. Notice: The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® certifies the posters on this site only if they contain the NCMEC logo and the 1-800-THE-LOST® (1-800-843-5678) number. All other posters are the responsibility of the agency whose logo appears on the poster.