24 Ways to Help Prevent Child Abduction

24 Ways to Help Prevent Child Abduction
Contributed by Lake Wilderness Karate

Young Children Should:

• Never say they are along if they answer the phone; they can offer to take a message or say their parents will phone back.
• Never answer the door if they are alone.
• Not invite anyone into the house without the permission of a parent or babysitter.
• Not go into people's house with letting anyone know where they are.
• Never get into anyone's car without parent's permission.
• Not take candy or other gifts from strangers or anyone else with asking a parent first.
• Never play in deserted buildings or isolated areas.
• Scream "fire! help me!" and scatter books and belongings if they are forces toward a building or into a car.
• Move away from a car that pulls up beside them if they do not know the driver.
• Be taught their full telephone number and address.
• Be taught that it's alright to say "no" to an adult if the person wants them to* do something you've taught them is wrong.
• Know that no one has the right to touch any part of their bodies that a bathing suit would cover.
• Tell you, school authorities or a police officer about anyone who exposes private parts.
• Tell you if someone has asked them to keep a secret from you.
• Go to the nearest cashier if lost or separated from you in a store or mall.

Teens Should:

• Tell you where they are at all times or leave a written or recorded message at home.
• If attacked for money, jewelry or clothing, give it up rather then risk injury.
• Avoid shortcuts through empty parks, fields, laneways or alleys.
• Run home or go to the nearest public place and yell for help if they are being followed.
• Feel that they can talk to you and call you to pick them up any time, any place.

Parents Should:

• Avoid clothing and toys with your child's name visibly on it. A child is less likely to fear someone that knows their name.
• Never leave a child alone in a public place, stroller, or car. Not even for a minute.
• Always accompany young children to the bathroom in a public place and advise them never to play in or around the area.
• Keep an up-to-date color photograph of your child, a medical and dental history and have your child fingerprinted.

For more information about how you can protect your child, or if you would like to contact Lake Wilderness Karate:

Lake Wilderness Karate
23220 Maple Valley Hwy SE, #9
Maple Valley, WA 98038
Phone: (425) 432-7610
Email: Shudokai@aol.com
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