How to Keep Your Children Safe

• Children need lots of loving words and affection. Help your child feel secure.
• Remind your child that most people are kind, nice people. However, there are some with bad behaviors. Encourage your child not to keep any secrets about someone like this.
• Help your child understand he or she can say no to an adult who tells them to do something wrong. Get away from that adult.
• Spend time listening to your child.
• Be aware of who spends time with your child. Get to know them.
• Pay attention to what your child says and does around people, especially if they talk about feeling uncomfortable. Take notice.
• It is okay to tell a secret that is not safe.