On this My Mission episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll meet Dan Costin, a U.S. Army veteran and FBI section chief who leads the Bureau’s efforts to combat crimes against children and human trafficking.

For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts.

You can visit fbi.gov/vcac to learn more about the Bureau’s Violent Crimes Against Children program. Likewise, you can check out fbi.gov/humantrafficking to learn about our victim-centered approach to combating that type of crime.

To hear other Bureau personnel reflect on their unique missions within the FBI, visit fbi.gov/mymission. And to learn more about career opportunities at the Bureau, visit fbijobs.gov.

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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast—and in honor of National Missing Children’s Day on May 25—we’ll explain when taking a child outside the United States becomes a federal crime, discuss how we support children and the custodial parents and guardians in these situations, and teach you how to report suspected international parental kidnapping to the Bureau. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/ipk to learn more about this violation.

If you’re a parent or guardian who believes your child has been removed from the country to inhibit your parental rights, you should contact your nearest FBI field office and ask to be connected with their Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force. You can also contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or online at tips.fbi.gov. And if you’re located outside of the U.S., you can contact your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

You can also proactively protect your children by downloading the FBI’s free Child ID App. Learn more at fbi.gov/childIDapp.

Lastly, you can visit fbi.gov/vcac to learn more about the Bureau’s Violent Crimes Against Children program.

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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll share the story behind this Operation Iron Pursuit, discuss why partnerships are critical in the fight to protect America’s children, and explain how you can report known or suspected child abuse or exploitation to the Bureau. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts.

You can also visit fbi.gov/vcac to learn to learn more about the Bureau’s Violent Crimes Against Children program, its investigative priorities and initiatives, and also to access resources for keeping your kids safe. And if you learn or suspect that a child is being abused or exploited, contact local law enforcement or contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or online at tips.fbi.gov.

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