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Abduction Prevention Tips
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Abduction Prevention Tips from Child Safe Canada http://www.childsafecanada.com/alerts.aspx

 

VEHICLES – Never approach vehicles. In fact, if ever approached by a vehicle, RUN in the opposite direction that the vehicle is traveling and tell an adult.

 

NAMES – No visible names on outerwear or backpacks

 

IT IS OK TO YELL  – If someone grabs your child, they should hit, kick, and yell as loudly as possible.

 

PASSWORD – Use a password that is easy for your child to remember, so that if you must send a friend or family member to pick them up, they will know it is safe because that person has the password.

 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS – Remind children, that in an emergency, they can dial 911 or 0 from a phone booth without money.

 

SAFETY IN NUMBERS – Children should always travel in groups of 2 or more. Always take the same route and check in when you arrive home, if necessary.

 

TEACH MORE THAN ONCE – Start young – teach them again and again – and practice dangerous situations, modifying and adjusting to fit their growing understanding.

 

TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS – If someone does not make you feel safe, it is OK to run away and tell an adult that you trust.

 

ADULTS DO NOT ASK KID FOR HELP – So if someone does, it is a sign of danger. Run and tell an adult you trust.

 

PEOPLE WITH BAD INTENTIONS DO NOT ALWAYS LOOK LIKE BAD PEOPLE – Dangerous people can look friendly. You know they are not good people when you feel badly when you are with them. Again, trust your instincts.

 

STRANGERS – Do not teach your children to fear strangers, teach them to fear strangeness. If we teach our children never to talk to strangers, who will they go to in case of an emergency?

 

SECRETS – If someone asks you to keep a secret from your mom and dad do not do it! Tell your parents right away – that is a big sign of danger.

 

ASK FIRST– Do not go anywhere, with anyone, without your parents permission