Instruct your children to
fight and resist abductors, even if the predator threatens them.
Children should make as much noise as possible from the beginning
and continually throughout
the assault.
Tell your child no matter
what this person says, ... you can make as much noise as you want to."
Children should deny
requests for help from strangers, which is a common abduction ploy.
Children are "very,
very trusting,"
Avoid
being alone, and don't take shortcuts.
Never
walk over to a car for any reason.
Do
not help an adult you do not know.
Remember
911 calls at pay phones are free.
Scream
loudly for help.
Run
to another adult, gripping and holding onto that other person.
If
on a bicycle, hug the bicycle tightly, refusing to let go.
If
a bike is not available, grab a garbage can or a long stick,
any
large object that prevents entry into a car.
If
the abductor shows a gun, run. No matter what the person says, keep running.
Always
scream.
Parents need
to practice escape measures with their children.
"Kids will not yell and
scream when they are in trouble just 'cause you tell them to.
"You have to let them
practice it."
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