Resources
Silver Lining of Hope offers various programs aimed at uplifting communities. We provide resources, support, and guidance to those in need, fostering hope and resilience.
The Charley Project
The Charley Project is an online database of long-term missing persons cases. It provides detailed profiles, case histories, and publicly accessible information to support awareness and ongoing investigations.
NamUs
NamUs is a national database funded by the U.S. Department of Justice that tracks missing, unidentified, and unclaimed persons. It provides searchable case records and tools for law enforcement, medical professionals, and the public.
NCMEC
NCMEC is a nonprofit organization that assists with cases involving missing and exploited children. It provides resources, case management, and public awareness efforts to help recover children and prevent exploitation.
DNA Doe Project
The DNA Doe Project uses genetic genealogy to identify unidentified human remains. By combining DNA analysis with family tree research, they help return names to the unknown.
GEDMatch
GEDmatch is a public DNA comparison platform that allows users to upload their DNA data from testing companies. With proper permissions and legal guidelines, it is used in investigative genetic genealogy to help identify unknown persons or develop leads in certain cases.
The Doe Network
The Doe Network is a volunteer-run database focused on missing persons and unidentified remains. It helps raise awareness, organize case information, and support potential matches between missing and unidentified persons.
Tools for Families & Advocates
Practical resources for families, friends, and advocates working to raise awareness for a missing person. This section includes flyer templates, social media graphics, checklists, and other tools to help organize information and share a missing person’s story clearly and respectfully.
Missing Person Flyer Templates
(For Canva flyers - You do not need to have a canva account to use these templates)
NCIC Profile Template for Missing Persons
Missing Person File- Data Collection Entry Guide
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This detailed federal packet is used by law enforcement to enter missing person cases into the NCIC, the national database for locating missing individuals.
It includes:
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A full template for building a complete case file
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Sections for medical, dental, and ID info
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Diagrams for tattoos, scars, and other features
Silver Lining of Hope recommends this guide for families, law enforcement, and advocates. Whether you’re preparing to report someone missing, adding more comprehensive details to an existing case, or building forms and checklists for your organization—this template helps ensure that no critical information is overlooked.
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