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4 STEPS TO SAFETY

STEP II. EDUCATION

     Who - What & How ?
          Who is a preditor?
               What do they look like?
                    How do they behave?
By learning the techniques (tools) they use to lure children, teens, and young adults into a submissive and dangerous situation, their power is diluted. Knowledge IS Power!
Study the information below and share it with your kids. Play and practice ways to avoid these situations, and how to deal with them if they should arise. Someday you may be glad you did!!!!

..Other Parent Tips.....

Remove your child’s names from personal belongings when they are in plain view.

Develop and rehearse a "Lost & Found" plan that includes where to meet if you get separated

Practice "Home Alone" safety rules with your children. · Be sure your child knows their own phone number, and your work number.

Teach them to know their surroundings (neighborhood etc.).

Know your child’s friends and their parents, have their phone numbers & addresses.

Teach them to report all instances to you or police.

Be familiar with your child’s favorite hang outs.

When your child gets a ride home find out who will bring them and when the are to arrive.

Be sure your child understands they do not have to get into a car with someone who has been drinking, appears out of control or frightens them.

Be wary of adults who like spending a lot of time alone with your child.

Explain about trusting their feelings and instincts, when it is okay to disobey adults and the importance of no secrets.

A PREDITOR'S TOOLBOX
A Sexual Predator's most valuable tools arethe tricks and lures
they use to access, manipulate and control their intended victims.
If children, teens and parents learn these tricks and how to
avoid or respond to them, there will be less children victimized
by sexual predataors.

1. Affection;
Pretending they care for the victim.

2. Assistance;
Asking for help from the victim.

3. Bribery;
Age related items, i.e.: candy, alcohol,
money, job.

4. Authority;
Using their position as a coach, scout leader, etc. to lower the victims guard and defenses.

5.False Emergency;
They state there is an emergency at home.

6. Fun & Games;
That allow touching.

7.Ego/Fame/Jobs;
Modeling jobs, beauty contests, commercials, high pay a private audition and told to keep it a secret.

8. Name Recognition;
Uses names displayed on personal property like jackets, book bags etc. to make victim feel comfortable.

9. Threats/Fear;
Threatens the victim into not telling.

10. Heroes;
Dresses up as Santa, a clown, etc. to win kids over.

11. Playmates/Friend/Companion;
Using other children already in their control to trick a child or teen into coming with him.

12. Magic & Rituals;
Preys on victims curiosity.

13. Pornography;
Uses pornographic material to lower inhibitions.

After reading all of the additional information below,
come back and continue on your 4 Step journey

Step III. PREVENTION

FIND OUT HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN
Attend workshops, talk with local authorities and non-profit agencies to find out just how real the problem is. Find out what the local community and police agencies are doing to make it safer in your neighborhood.

Early Education of our children. From the age that children are old enough to understand ‘NO’, teaching them to avoid strangers and other safety measures is imperative in these difficult situations.

Teach These
STREET SAFETY RULES FOR KIDS

Walk like you know where you are going.

Walk on busy main streets whenever possible.

Avoid side streets and alleys.

Walk with a group going the same route you are.

If someone you don’t know speaks to you,
keep walking and don’t answer them.

Use a pay phone to call 911 or "0".

You don't need money for 911 or '0'.

Always let your parents know where you are.
Try not to play alone when away from home.

Make sure your parents show you where its
safe to go if you are feeling scared or need to
stop somewhere closer than home.

If you suspect you are being followed by someone
in a car, change directions and go the other way.

NEVER HITCHHIKE!

(b) DO’s &s DON’TS
TO AVOID VULNERABILITY

If a stranger approaches in a vehicle, stay away and be prepared to run         in the opposite direction.

Remember what the person and vehicle look like
        without putting themselves in danger.

If a stranger approaches tell them to ‘Stay Back!’.

Keep your eyes strangers. Never be surprised.

If grabbed, scream ‘This is not my dad/mom’, then run .

Say ‘NO’ and refuse any demands made by a
        stranger.

Be present if your child is asked to be questioned
        by someone of authority.

Go with your older children when they are going
        for a job or other type of interview, especially if it is
        in a secluded area, or at night.