The majority of child molesters
are someone WHO IS ALREADY KNOWN TO THE FAMILY.
Most children do not tell their
parents of the incident because they do not know how to explain the experience
and/or are afraid of being blamed or not being believed.Advise your child
that if someone bothers them, they should
1. SAY NO!
2. GET
AWAY!
3. TELL
SOMEONE!
Make sure
they know where they can get help:
Block Parents, Police, Teachers,
etc. If a stranger tries to touch your child, instruct them to yell, “YOU
ARE A STRANGER” and try to run away. They should try to remember what the
person looks like. If possible, they should copy the license plate number
in the dirt or snow.
WHAT IS
CHILD AWARENESS?
Child Awareness is a program in
which parents and children are made aware of the risks and dangers that
innocent children may encounter. Through practical knowledge and
training, parents and children can be prepared to deal with threatening
circumstances.
RESPONSIBLE
CHECKLIST OF PARENTS:
-
Explain to your child that a stranger
is anyone that they do not know even if he knows them.
-
Familiarize yourself with your neighbourhood
always knowing exactly where your child plays. Make a map of your neighbourhood,
marking where your child is at all times.
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Designate specific landmarks in your
community that your child can recognize and locate if ever lost or injured
i.e. the Police Station. Familiarize your child with the Block Parent program
and logo.
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Teach your child his address and phone
number
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Teach your child the address and phone
number of the local Police Station.
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Let your child know where you can be
reached at all times.
Message to
Parents
Your children are your most precious
possessions. Because of their young age and innocence, people sometimes
lure them with promises of candy, ice cream, and money.It is difficult
for the police to prevent child molestation because it is a crime of situation
and opportunity.
However, you can “Street proof”
your child and greatly reduce the risk by explaining the points in this
brochure to your child. A child molester cannot be distinguished from any
other person. They will use tricks, flattery, and coercion to entice young
victims to go with them.You are encouraged to make use of this information
and periodically review the points made to reaffirm the need to be cautious.
In the case of an emergency,
call the Police immediately.
If you suspect your child is missing
the sooner you contact the Police, the better your chances are of finding
them.
Provide the Police with a recent
photo of your child.
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