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4 STEPS TO SAFETY



arrow2.gif (1375 bytes)STEP III. PREVENTION

..More Parent Tips ....        
rgd4.gif (510 bytes)Explain that adults should
     help children, children should
     not  need to help adults.
(Remind them however, that this does not mean they get out of doing the dishes, taking out the trash and helping their teachers at school).
rgd4.gif (510 bytes)Discuss what to do in case of
     an emergency.

rgd4.gif (510 bytes)Be internet literate -
      supervisor your child’s
      online time and access.

rgd4.gif (510 bytes)Really listen to what your
     child is saying and respond
     to their  concerns.

          Go on to
      Step IV. INTERVENTION

 

             Where victims
    Are most vulnerable
.

rgd7.gif (450 bytes) Standing at a bus stop alone.

rgd7.gif (450 bytes) Waiting in a public parking lot after  dark or after store hours.

rgd7.gif (450 bytes)At playgrounds after hours, at night or unsupervised at anytime.

rgd7.gif (450 bytes)Traveling to and from school alone.

rgd7.gif (450 bytes)In isolated areas, i.e. stairways,
public restrooms, shortcuts. Riding a bike alone.

rgd7.gif (450 bytes)Exploring abandoned buildings and their surroundings.

rgd7.gif (450 bytes)Waiting in an unlocked, parked car.

rgd7.gif (450 bytes)On the internet when parent
supervision is absent. here to start.

ausrufez.gif (1443 bytes) Maintain accurate up-to- date records on your children including photographs, finger prints, and
other important data which would
help authorities and yourself in
locating your child if they came up
missing.-

ausrufez.gif (1443 bytes)Keep photo ID in your wallet
or purse whenever you are out
with your children; also provide
anyone else who might have care
and responsibility for your child
and make sure they have it on
them when the child is with them.
ausrufez.gif (1443 bytes)See if your school has a call system where you are called if the child doesn’t show up for school.
ausrufez.gif (1443 bytes)Keep watch on your children
going to and from school. Know
the timing and their schedule so
that you can be alert to any
deviation from the norm.
ausrufez.gif (1443 bytes)Rehearse (Roll Play) with
your children the do’s and don’ts
of behavior when faced with
someone attempting to get them to
do something they know or
suspect is not right.