PERSONAL SAFETY FOR CHILDREN -- A GUIDE FOR PARENTS

Introduction

Children are our Nation’s most precious resource, but as children, they often lack the skills to protect themselves. It is our responsibility, as parents and teachers, to safeguard children and to teach them the skills to be safe. This pamphlet is designed to help you talk to your children about how to protect themselves against abduction and exploitation. It is divided into several sections:

WHAT ARE THE RISKS TO YOUR CHILD

HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILD
tips for discussing child safety

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP YOUR CHILD
tips for parents to help their children stay safe

WHAT YOUR CHILD CAN DO
the rules for younger children

WHAT YOUR TEEN CAN DO
the rules for older children

WHAT YOUR CHILD CAN DO
at school and at home

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
numbers to call and information to collect

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN
where to go for more help

Every home and school should teach children about safety and protection measures. As a parent, you should take an active interest in your children and listen to them. Teach your children that they can be assertive in order to protect themselves against abduction and exploitation. And most importantly, make your home a place of trust and support that fulfills your child’s needs. Together we can protect our Nation’s children by teaching them to be smart, strong, and safe.

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