Each year hundreds of thousands of children are reported missing. Tell a trusted adult if someone scares or touches you. Jul 05, 2018 police have issued safety tips to otumoetai intermediate students after a man behaved suspiciously towards a 12yearold girl crossing the matua saltmarsh earlier this week. Your child will learn safety rules for staying home alone.
This booklet also gives safety tips for bullying, using the internet. If someone makes you feel unsafe, always run to a safe zone. Call the police 911 if a stranger tries to talk you into opening the door. Teaching your child about strangers familyeducation. Sadly, we know that the world can sometimes be a scary place. A stranger is someone i dont know is an excellent visual support to use when teaching your child ren about stranger danger. Child safety for parents the child safety checklist is an opportunity to sit down with your child and discuss situations that. In celebration, we have decided to focus on childrens books that teach safety. Based on police statistics, though 3000 missing persons reports are filed annually, only 0. This book is a great introduction to safety for any child starting school. That doesnt mean that you should avoid talking to your kids about strangers, just that you should approach it differently. Lumping all strangers into the dangerous category can give your child a false sense of helplessness when they inevitably. No need to turn the checklist into drudgery and criticism.
She then organized ten of them into the first version of our. Stranger danger mcgruffs stranger danger tips san diego police department 1. Just like the two of us, we help each other whenever we are out. In child safety 101 he draws from his experiences in protecting others to relate more than 101 straightforward safety tips to assist parents in. It is so important for kids to learn this information, and the pictures make it easier to understand. The officer phil safety programs teach children about stranger danger, the negative effects of bullying, fire safety, internet safety and respect for authority figures. I cant really tell you why because itll spoil the plot.
Police officers will help you if you are lost, in trouble, need directions or are sick or injured. Top 10 kids books to teach safety mcgruff safe kit. Maricopa, az 3tvcbs 5 police say a password saved a maricopa girl from a wouldbe kidnapper friday morning. Ultimate guide to all things safety national council for.
Gang awareness terrorism awareness internet safety personal safety stranger danger firearm safety police training holiday safety. Do not allow your child to put money in their book bag. Home injuries are a leading cause of accidental death in children, however. Teach your kids and yourself how to deal with strangers. Your child will learn safety rules for staying home alone, what to do in the event of a fire, getting to school safely, and how to be responsible with friends. How to explain stranger danger to children, a former police. A kids guide to staying safe in a world of strangers, is an excellent resource for teaching children in a kidfriendly way about stranger safety and for giving them strategies to be proactive in keeping themselves safe from abuse, abduction or harm. As a parent, you have the privilege of teaching your child all about the wonderful world we live in. Child safety for parents the child safety checklist is an opportunity to sit down with your child and discuss situations that your child might encounter. Helping them delineate who might be safe beforehand can save critical. Nor do you want to terrorize your child, making him paranoid and scared of everyone by dwelling on such unpleasant possibilities as kidnapping, rape, and murder. Educational materials national child safety council.
Use this poster when covering stranger safety rules and practices with students. Over 50% of the children kidnapped in nonfamily abductions were taken from the street, in a. How to explain stranger danger to children, a former police officer. These handouts do not cover the issues of abuse by strangers or abduction, abuse or harm by somebody known to the child such as a relative, neighbour or family friend. Sep 10, 2018 child safety author, kate power shares how children can become more aware of stranger danger. Tell them to say no and run away to a safe place if offered a ride by a stranger. Stranger safety is a term were hearing less and less of, and for good reason. The child safety checklist is an opportunity to sit down with your child and discuss situations that your child might. Police issue warning after 11yearold boy drove 200 miles to meet stranger from snapchat. Go to the fire station barney go to series the berenstain bears learn about strangers first time book dinosaurs, beware. Teaching your children how to be safe in various situations police. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Ncscs experienced educators, artists, writers, and technicians create hundreds of original pieces designed for all age groups. Traffic safety activities traffic lights craft and traffic safety song.
Police warn after child drove to meet stranger from snapchat. Have you checked the sex offender book at the police department. She recently released a book on child safety called stranger. Do not allow your child to take more money than needed to school. Teach your child to tell a teacher or parent if they see a stranger around their school. You can never know who they really are no matter what they tell you. Teach your child not stay alone in hallways between classes. Kate is the author of two books that distil tough subjects into child. Abcs of safety uses the alphabet to teach the basics of safety to children. To order a dvd for use in your educational facility, please contact us at.
Discover the best childrens safety books in best sellers. With the help of your friends, you can together be stranger danger safe. Through education, we can help prevent a child from disappearing or suffering from abuse. Former police officer and motherofthree kate power is now a childrens author. Let trooper teddy teach your kids about everything from safety while walking, bicycling, skateboarding, riding in a car, stranger danger, the dangers of guns, drugs, and holiday safety with this downloadable coloring book. How to explain stranger danger to children, a former. Children should know that certain people, although strangers, can be sources of help a police officer, a mall security person, a store salesperson, or a mother with children. Child abductions are hard to talk about, but they happen. In this child safety video, well give you the tools to educate your children to keep them safe when walking on their own. Display this 8 12 by 14 poser in your classroom as a reminder for students. This booklet is designed to provide your child with basic safety information in a fun and interactive way. This activity book is provided by the nsw police force together with the community to teach children simple strategies for their own personal safety.
Our goal is to educate our citizens and visitors on crime prevention and to gain voluntary compliance with traffic laws. When out and about, you need to always take care and be aware of strangers. Police officers are our friends and patrol our neighborhoods to keep us safe, so when you see a police officer on. A stranger is someone i dont know is an excellent visual support to use when teaching your children about stranger danger. This social story explains what a stranger is and how to stay safe. It is suggested that you discuss a few situations each day. One of the most troublesome safety concerns for parents is the issue of dealing with strangers. You certainly dont want to quash your child s friendliness if he is naturally outgoing. Children also learn that some strangers like store clerks, police officers, or parents with children are helpful. Stranger 45% when the abductor is unrelated to the child, the abductor is just as likely to be someone known to the child or family rather than a stranger. This is one of several child safety videos brought to you by the mckay foundation, a nonprofit organization that focuses on the safety and well being of children.
Crime prevention programs, campaigns and tips basic crime prevention tips be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave the house, even for a few minutes lock your car and secure your valuables park in well lighted areas while shopping guest speaker availability members of the neighborhood enforcement team are available to speak. Feb 04, 2016 each year hundreds of thousands of children are reported missing. This section has activity pages, coloring, crafts and more for safety kids to learn more about staying safe every day of the year. Living well with autism social stories personal safety. Over 50% of the children kidnapped in nonfamily abductions were taken from the street, in a vehicle, or from a park or wooded area.
Immediately report your child missing to your local police. The safety education service mission is to educate the citizens of texas in matters of public safety, crime prevention and detection, and law observance. The police constable visiting your childs school is a stranger, your new pediatrician is a stranger, your childs new principal is a strangerand the. A book to empower and teach children about personal body safety, feelings, safe and unsafe touch, private parts, secrets and surprises, consent, and respectful relationships jayneen sanders 4. Kidpower safety comics book series kidpower international. Welcome to the texas highway patrol education and awareness page.
If you need help, look for a uniformed police officer, a store clerk with a nametag, or a parent with children. Try using the following language when talking to your child about abduction prevention. There are other badges that the cubs need to know about safety symbols, etc. Foremost promotions kids stranger safety store is where youll find promotional. The kidpower safety comics series includes three ageappropriate editions for younger children with their parents, older childrenyouth, and fullpower safety comics for teens and adults. A selection of child protection materials has been designed to help explain the potentially dangerous situations children might have to face. Facts and figures on child abductions how to talk to your child tips for discussing child safety what you can do to help your child tips for parents to help their children stay safe what your child can do in general, at home, and at school what to do in an emergency. Every child should pick a person to be their buddy for the day. I think this would be well appreciated by the cubs and their parents. Sep 28, 2019 police issue warning after 11yearold boy drove 200 miles to meet stranger from snapchat.
A safe zone is a place that has someone you can trusts and can talk to. This package pulls together resources to assist children to find safe places whether in their own home or out in the community, as well as safe people they can turn to. Often a police officer or a friendly shop clerk are not at your childrens disposal. Do not rely completely on puppets, coloring books, gimmicks, and cartoon. Helping children to identify safe adults and safe places. Police investigate child luring attempts at wheeling bus. You certainly dont want to quash your childs friendliness if he is naturally outgoing.
Reinforcing the message that it is not safe to go with anyone unless their parents or guardian and carer have given their permission. If your local police or sheriff department doesnt currently provide our materials then please encourage them to visit and contact us to learn how they can partner with national child safety council. It may be hard for them to understand the difference between strangers who could hurt them and strangers who may help them. Our free stranger danger worksheets consists of printable worksheets complete with images to colour in to help teachers and parents instruct children on how to stay safe when out and about in our streets, parks and neighbourhoods. Dear parents and guardians, this booklet is designed to provide your child with basic safety information in a fun and interactive way.
It does the job of teaching how to avoid potentially dangerous situations, use things properly, ask for help, and follow directions without scaring your little one. We also encourage positive behavior like honesty, friendship, being a buddy not a bully, civic responsibility and knowing what to do in an emergency just to name a few. This activity book is provided by the safety education service of the texas department of public safety as an educational aid for young children. Police officer pam gives rules and tips for stranger safety. Stranger danger is one thing, but how do you keep your children safe. Ncsc believes that children should be made aware of the dangers of the world, but not afraid. If someone makes you feel unsafe, go back inside and tell your parents.
Rachel abbott doesnt reuse the same murder mystery story over and over again. These books are a fun, practical tool for discussion and practices on how to stay safe from bullying, abuse, and violence and how to avoid difficult or dangerous problems with people you know and people you. Law enforcement departments in their community education efforts. Stranger child was by far the most creepy book i have read. Police urge safety after tauranga girls approached by men. Police officers are our friends and patrol our neighborhoods to keep us safe, so when you see a police officer on the street always say, hello. Former police officer shares how you can get the message of. Stranger child just showed me how diverse a detective series can be. If you are home alone keep the radio or television on.
Police are warning parents to speak to their children about their social media use and online safety after an 11yearold boy drove to meet a stranger. Children respond better to the little at a time approach. Even the youngest child can be taught simple rules about personal safety, such. The stranger danger awareness book, which you can find on kids rule publishing. Help your child identify a safety net of trusted adults and places, such as stores, schools, libraries, churches, synagogues, and homes of neighbors. One of our star badges involves being safe at home, knowing safety rules for answering the door, the phone, etc. Dec 02, 2014 abcs of safety uses the alphabet to teach the basics of safety to children. Jan 04, 2016 a kids guide to staying safe in a world of strangers, is an excellent resource for teaching children in a kidfriendly way about stranger safety and for giving them strategies to be proactive in keeping themselves safe from abuse, abduction or harm. Never let strangers into your home when you are alone. Misguided concepts of stranger danger are passed down to younger children, leaving a large opening for confusion in critical personal safety situations. Teaching your children how to be safe in various situations. The home is where children grow and learn, as well as find love and comfort. Child safety author, kate power shares how children can become more aware of stranger danger. Police have issued safety tips to otumoetai intermediate students after a man behaved suspiciously towards a 12yearold girl crossing the matua saltmarsh earlier this week.
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