Elementary school age (5-10)

This FBI program's mission is to—

• decrease the vulnerability of children to sexual exploitation;
• develop a nationwide capacity to provide a rapid, effective, and measured investigative response to crimes against children; and
• enhance the capabilities of state and local law enforcement investigators through programs, investigative assistance, and task force operations.

FRIENDS provides services to the community-based child abuse prevention community through targeted training and technical assistance efforts.

The Center models, promotes, and delivers excellence in child abuse response and prevention through service, education, and leadership.