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Every day across America, teenage children go missing from their homes. Whether those children were violently abducted, are habitual runaways or simply disappeared, every child deserves to be aggressively searched for, even if there’s no evidence of abduction.
Welcome to Not a Runaway, Inc
Not every teen that disappears is a RUNAWAY!
We weren't able to find our beloved Jholie in time, but hope that through our efforts and in her memory, we can help other parents of missing teens safely bring them home.
The Story: When 16-year- old Jholie Moussa left her home on the afternoon of Friday, January 12, 2018, her parting words to her sister were, “I’ll be right back.” Unfortunately, Jholie never came back. Police were notified, but because the home security system showed her walking away on her own, the police did not see urgency in her sudden disappearance and labeled her a runaway.
The Search:More than 50,000 people put their own lives on hold to give their time and commitment to finding Jholie. Less than a week after she was reported missing, public and media pressure led to the FBI getting involved, all while the police continued to call her a runaway. During this time, an unprecedented relationship developed among the national community and Jholie’s family. One common goal quickly surfaced: #FindJholie. Two weeks later, on Friday, January 26, 2018, Jholie’s lifeless body was found, less than one mile from her home, in a park, hidden under fallen leaves and bushes.
We’ll Always Wonder: If the police had taken Jholie’s disappearance a little bit more urgently in the beginning and had issued an AMBER Alert, could she have been found alive? This is a question no family should ever have to ask themselves.
Working Together to Keep Our Children Safe.
Not a Runaway, Inc is committed to the recovery of missing teenagers, the promotion of child abduction prevention programs, the education of the AMBER Alert System and teen domestic violence programs. Take a look at the many ways we work with youth and parents in the community.
Advocacy Leadership Camp
Are you looking to get your daughter involved in a cause that makes her act like a boss? Then become a teen advocate and learn how to stand up for something important.
Amber Alert Forum
This forum creates a platform for the public to communicate with law enforcement in our region to gain a better understanding of the AMBER Alert, it’s intent and how it operates.
Domestic Violence Brunch
Join us for our Mother + Daughter intimate conversations on teen domestic violence. Know the warning signs and know when to get help for yourself or your friends.
Awareness Workshops
From self-defense to interactive discussions, our educational workshops are designed to leave you feeling empowered and knowledgeable.
WE WILL NOT REST UNTIL WE FIND ALL MISSING CHILDREN.