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No kidding-preparation key to preventing missing abducted children
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Written By:
Scott Irwin
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Did you know that, according to figures from the RCMP, approximately 186 children are reported missing each day in Canada? That’s one almost every 7.75 minutes. In fact, by the time you have finished reading this article, the odds are that another child has been reported missing or abducted.
The thought that a child could be taken or go missing is a very real fear that all of us, as parents, share. Naturally, we want to keep our children safe, but we can’t watch over them 24 hours a day. I am frequently asked by parents for advice on what they can do to protect their children. I’d like to share some advice with you so you can reduce the risk that such a tragic event will ever befall your family.
First, teach your child his or her full name, address, phone number and your full name. That way, if they are ever lost, they can give this information to a police officer. You should also teach them how to dial 0 or 911 in the event of an emergency. After all, the sooner they can make that call for help, the better. And whether going to school, band practice or a friend’s house, they should always follow the same route without taking any shortcuts.
A family password is another great idea to help protect your child. It should be something that is easy to learn and remember, and it should be unique to your family. It could be tied to a special event – such as a birthday or vacation – or it could be your maiden or middle name.
Because there are bound to be times when your kids are home alone, there are a few simple rules they should follow. Make sure they understand not to let any strangers in the house while you are gone. If someone calls, tell your kids to take a message, and that they should never say you are not home.
Safeguarding your kids when home alone is one thing, but how can you protect them when out in public at a mall, movie theatre - continued below ...
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or grocery store? One way is to tell them to go to the information booth or checkout counter if you should become separated, and be sure your kids know where they are located. You should also tell them to yell and fight if a stranger should try to hurt them, or force them to go somewhere else. Creating a scene can prevent an attempted abduction.
One tip you may have heard from schools and daycares is to sew your child’s personal information onto their clothes or personal items, such as a backpack. Unfortunately, a stranger can use this same information to assume the role of a family friend and gain the trust of your child. A better solution is to contact and register with a child identification service that will provide you with iron-on, code-based ID tags.
If the unthinkable should happen, and your child is missing or abducted, contact your local police force immediately. Provide them with as much detail about your child as possible, including a recent photograph, a hair sample from a pillow or brush and, if there is a search planned, a recently worn piece of clothing.
Finally, make time to talk to your children regularly on ways to stay safe. It takes repetition and positive reinforcement for them to learn these tips. Activities and colouring books promoting safety are a good idea for very young children, and the time you take to prepare them now will go a long way toward protecting them from harm in the future.
Scott Irwin is the Atlantic Regional Director for Child I.D., which has been protecting and providing ID for children and families across North America for 10 years. He can be reached at 499-6512, or by email at info@childidatlantic.com. Visit: www.childidatlantic.com for more information.
About the Author
Scott Irwin is Atlantic Regional Director, Marketing Director for Child ID, which was founded in Kitchner in 1995.
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