Nevada State Police say seven missing children have been located in Las Vegas. After a big search operation conducted from February 3 to 7 by the F.R.E.E. (Find - Restore - Embrace - Empower) International organization in partnership with local police departments and school districts help located seven missing children. Police say resources were provided to the seven children, with the goal of empowering their transition from victims to survivors.

The F.R.E.E. International Organization recently spearheaded the "Big Search Missing & Exploited Children Task Force Operation" in Las Vegas, focusing on locating juveniles identified as victims of human trafficking, as well as those who are missing or endangered. The operation, held from February 3 to 7, 2025, was hosted by the UNLV Tourist Safety Institute at the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs.

The initiative was hosted by the UNLV Tourist Safety Institute at Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, which provided insights into resources to enhance future operations. Resources were made available to the victims with the goal of empowering their transition from victims to survivors.

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