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Reprint Policy for NCMEC Publications

All NCMEC publications are copyrighted materials. Any individual, organization, or entity wishing to use NCMEC's copyrighted material may do so when the

  • Materials are to be used for educational, noncommercial purposes. Under no circumstances is NCMEC's copyrighted material to be used for fund-raising purposes.
  • Actual use will not be presented as a sponsorship or endorsement by NCMEC of any individual, entity, product, program, or event.
  • Actual use will not be presented as any type of partnership or affiliated relationship between NCMEC and the reprinter.
  • National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is clearly noted as the source of the information.
  • Intended use will not conflict with NCMEC's standards for child safety.
  • Reprinter will immediately discontinue use of the copyrighted material if requested to do so by NCMEC.

In addition

  • The reprinter may add a line of text to the reprint stating, "Provided courtesy of" and insert the individual/entity's name and /or logo.
  • Reprints of entire NCMEC publications need to be produced exactly "as is" with all text, visuals, and graphic designs, including the logos of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and NCMEC, as used in NCMEC's originally copyrighted document.
  • Reprints of excerpts from NCMEC publications do not need to include the visuals, logos, or graphic designs found in the originally copyrighted NCMEC document.
  • Reprints of entire NCMEC publications that are to be redesigned by individuals and entities must
    • Include all text, visuals, graphic designs, and logos in the same size/shape/position, or proportionally, as found in NCMEC's originally copyrighted document. This includes the use of the NCMEC and OJJDP logos on the cover or "front" of the reprint. The NCMEC logo may be printed in black only or black and PMS185 (red). The OJJDP logo may be printed in black.
    • Submit a proof of the proposed reprint to NCMEC's Special Assistant to the President for review and approval. The Special Assistant to the President will share the proof with NCMEC's Director of Prevention Education and Director of Publications. The Director of Prevention Education will review the proof for substantive accuracy. The Director of Publications will review the proof for correct use of NCMEC and OJJDP logos along with any other logos used in NCMEC's originally copyrighted document.
    • Include the statement below in the reprint
      This work was printed with private funds and prepared under Cooperative Agreement #98-MC-CX-K002 from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view or opinions in this work are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children®, 1-800-THE-LOST®, CyberTipline®, LOCATER®, and Picture Them Home® are registered service marks of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Questions about this policy should be forwarded to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's Director of Publications at the Charles B. Wang International Children's Building, 699 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3175; telephone number 703-274-3900; facsimile number 703-274-2200; or reprints@ncmec.org.

Policy Revised: February 3, 2004

 
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