5 August 2008
Missing persons
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Around 35.000 persons go missing in Australia each year, two third of them are under the age of 18. While most are found - some don't want to be found. This week is National Missing Persons Week. Police data suggest there may be more people going missing than ever before. Some of these disappearances are the result of foul play, but in other cases it's just a matter of losing contact. Police and agencies such as the Australian Red Cross or the Salvation Army have their special methods to look for missing persons and we'll hear about some of them today.
What is the story behind missing persons and how are they found?
Guests
Leonie Jacques, Co-ordinator, National Missing Persons Coordination Centre
Major Kathy Smith, Salvation Army South Australia
Justin Houlahan, he has been looking for his sister Kylie McKay since 6 years
Detective Sergeant Rebecca Oliver, Missing Persons Unit, Queensland Police
Further Information
Salvation Army Family Tracing Service
International Social Service Australian Branch
Counselling and support Agencies
Families & Friends of Missing Persons Unit (FFMPU)
Kylie McKay's profile on MySpace
Australian Institute of Criminology's report on missing persons 2008
Link-Up (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Consular Operations
Presenter
Paul Barclay
Story Researcher and Producer
Karin Zsivanovits
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