24 Ways to Help Prevent Child Abduction

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
Homepage: http://members.aol.com/Shudokai/

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