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 responsible citizens, to safeguard children and to teach them the skills to be safe. This documet 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 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)
- HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILD (tips for discussing child safety)
- 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)
- HOW TO KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE IN INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY (golden rules for safe browsing)
- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN