Missing

"Missing" is a multimedia computer game designed for middle school students,
ages 11 to 15, to learn the importance of Internet safety. It has been an effective learning experience for over five million children across North America.

It is brought to students in Massachusetts, free of charge due to the efforts of
District Attorney Tim Cruz, and the generous donation of
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation to Web Wise Kids,
Live Wires Design, LTD., and The High Tech Crime Consortium.

"Missing" is presented on two discs. It tells the story of a teenager who meets a predator
online and is lured away from home.

In Disc 1, players take on the role of a police detective, examining chat room conversations between Zack and his new "friend" Fantasma.

In Disc 2, players continue to follow clues to assist police to discover Zack's location and ultimately reunite him with his family.

Based on a true story, the "Missing" game uses a fun and positive approach to teach children how to avoid becoming victimized on the Internet so they can surf safely and confidently.

"Missing", is the first program in this three program series. It is designed to be played in a classroom setting, under the supervision of a police officer or teacher.
It takes approximately 6 classes to complete, and is many students first experience with Internet safety.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW DISTRICT ATTORNEY TIM CRUZ'S INVOLVEMENT
IN THE MISSING PROGRAM

Support Materials for use with The Missing Program

The Missing Program Training Manual

The Internet Safety Plan

The Legal Dilemma Workshop

The Opening Argument Workshop

The Massachusetts Launch of the Missing Program

District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz was invited to Washington D.C. on October 1, 2003
to receive recognition for his work with the "Missing" Internet Safety Program.

District Attorney Cruz was applauded for his community-wide strategy to provide a united front against on-line predators.

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation, joined by leading members of Congress announced at a press conference on Capitol Hill, a major grant given to Web Wise Kids to distribute this unique Internet safety computer game to schools across the United States.

Massachusetts was chosen as one of three recipients due to District Attorney Cruz´s success with the implementation of the program in Plymouth County.

The Massachusetts Launch was held on November 6, 2003, at the Hewlett Packard Company in Cambridge.

Drew Ann Wake of Live Wires Design Ltd., the Developer of the Program, applauded District Attorney Cruz´s impressive grassroots network to protect children.

Drew Ann Wake of Live Wires Design, LTD.

In her address, Wake stated, " District Attorney Tim Cruz is the first in the United States
to train teachers and police officers together to effectively deliver this valuable program.
He has established a solid foundation for a statewide network, which will serve as the national model for the United States of America. "

District Attorney Tim Cruz receives the ESA Foundation's gift
of The Missing Game, The Mirror Image Game and The AirDogs Game
for all Middle schools across Massachusetts

Norfolk District Attorney William Keating and Middlesex District Attorney Martha Coakley joined Plymouth District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz
at the Massachusetts Launch of the "Missing" Program

PRESS RELEASES-THE MISSING PROGRAM

"Opening Argument", a program developed as an enhancement to the Internet Safety Program "Missing" to be tested in Plymouth County
September 24, 2002

Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz accepts an award of 5000 "Missing" Computer games to teach Online Safety for
middle Schools across Massachusetts
October 6, 2003

Massachusetts leads Nation with Internet Safety Computer Program which enables kids to learn safety techniques to avoid Internet dangers
November 4, 2003

For more information about this program, please contact
Web Wise Kids on the web at:

For more information about the developer of this program, please contact
Live Wires Design, LTD. on the web at: