HOW TO HELP
PROTECT YOUR CHILD
Don't let your child wear
clothing with his or her name on the outside of it. A child will
tend to pay attention to anyone calling him or her by name.
Videotape and take photos of
your child two or three times per year, including profile
shots.
Never leave a child unattended
while shopping, visiting with neighbors or friends, or running
errands. Under no circumstances should you leave a child alone in a
car or truck.
Make sure your child always
checks with you before going anywhere with anyone.
Make sure your child learns
his or her address and phone number at an early age. A second phone
number of a friend or relative is also helpful.
Teach your child to know when and how to dial 000 and ask for
help.
Teach your child how to make a
reverse charge phone call, and to begin with :
"Operator ... I'm in
trouble; I need your help."
If your child is a latch-key child, make sure that he or she knows
to keep all doors and windows locked, never let anyone know that he
or she is alone, and never let anyone in the house, not even
someone claiming to be a police officer or from the fire
department. Those kinds of professionals know to forcibly enter in
case of an emergency.
Know whether your child is
left or right handed.
Keep a written record of all
birthmarks, scars and identifying features, like moles or freckles.
Also, keep a written record of all allergies, medications and
medical conditions.
Know your childs eye colour,
hair colour, weight and height.
Make sure your child knows to
scream and run if approached in an alarming way by anyone. Your
child should be taught to ALWAYS tell you immediately if he or she
is approached by a stranger who asks for help, offers candy/gifts
etc., or frightens him/her in anyway. Your child should know to
make you aware of anytime he or she feels uncomfortable with
ANYONE.