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Prevent Child Abduction

Tips For Kids

1. Learn your full telephone number and address
2. No one has the right to touch any part of your body that a bathing suit would cover.
3. Remember it's okay to say "NO" to an adult if they want to do something to you that you've been taught is wrong.
4. Tell your parents, teacher or a police officer about anyone who exposes their private parts.
5. Tell your parents if anyone asks you to keep a secret from them.
6. Never get into anyone's car without permission. If a car pulls up and you don't know the driver leave right away.
7. Never take gifts or candy from a stranger to anyone without first asking your parents permission.
8. Don't play in abandoned buildings or isolated areas.
9. Never go into anyone's home without your parents permission and always let them know where you are.
10. Never invite anyone into your home without permission from your parents or baby-sitter.
11. Don't tell anyone that you are home alone when answering the telephone.
12. Never answer the door if you are home alone.
13. If you ever get lost or separated in a store or mall go to the nearest cashier.
14. Never hitchhike.
15. Never take shortcuts through empty fields, lane ways, parks or alleys.

Tips For Parents

1. Don't put your child's name on their clothing or toys.
2. Thoroughly check out all potential baby-sitters.
3. Never leave your child alone in a public place, including in your car. Not even for a minute.
4. Always accompany children to public washrooms.