Lost and found: A young girl story

Firstly, let me start by saying this isn't meant to be offensive, and i apologise beforehand to anyone who would have gone through a traumatic experience of not knowing where a loved one was over an extended period of time

... however I have a concern. we often see reports of missing persons, particularly young girls, and there is a massive outcry for public assistance in locating these persons. Of course as a society we must join forces to locate these persons, however, it seems more often than not these ladies are 'found', and I think it would be prudent and decent to give the same public an indication as to the whereabouts, health and status of these persons when they are found.

Why? because it will help us to inform our own actions to keep our loved ones out of danger as well. Were they abducted from a particularly dangerous environment? is there a need to demand higher security at public events? are there issues in public transportation where operators are taking these ladies against their will? recent cases report that persons attended fetes, parties and even schools prior to disappearing. I often wonder if the organisers of these events aren't concerned that their brand may be tarnished by these disappearances. Of course though, as these lost and found cases increase, we begin to desensitize, and pay less and less attention to the reports. The ripple effect is that when we really need to pull together to find persons, we may assume that its 'just another temporary situation'.

I have heard reports that some of the ladies were found safe and sound living at other residences. I often wonder in these cases if the new residence is known to the parents/guardians. and in cases of the very young, are there inappropriate relationships involved. And if so, are persons being charged as needed.

Anyway, I'm appealing for everyone to be safe. And if you see the need to 'get away' from your current  living situation, it's good to let persons know that you are safe, even if not your exact location to help alleviate the pain experienced by them, and the wider society as a whole.