Mentor/s
Stephen Briner
Participation Type
Paper Talk
Abstract
The National Missing and Unidentified Person System (NamUs) is a database containing information about thousands of active missing person cases in the United States. We are using NamUs to investigate factors associated with cases of missing persons nationwide. We have identified several geographical “hot spots” where the rate of cases per population are especially high. We are also analyzing demographic information and case circumstances to learn more about who is at risk for going missing.
College and Major available
College of Arts and Sciences, Psychology BS
Location
Digital Commons
Start Day/Time
5-5-2021 1:00 PM
End Day/Time
5-5-2021 4:00 PM
Prize Categories
Most Scholarly Impact or Potential, Best Visuals, Most Meaningful
Using the NamUs Database to Investigate Trends in Missing Persons Cases
Digital Commons
The National Missing and Unidentified Person System (NamUs) is a database containing information about thousands of active missing person cases in the United States. We are using NamUs to investigate factors associated with cases of missing persons nationwide. We have identified several geographical “hot spots” where the rate of cases per population are especially high. We are also analyzing demographic information and case circumstances to learn more about who is at risk for going missing.
Students' Information
Jenna Morales, Psychology Major, Honors student, graduation year 2021