Apr 12, 2009 8:27 pm US/Pacific
CBS13.com Resource: Protecting Children
CBS13.com is asking questions and getting answers about how to keep kids safe.
Parents and caregivers have a big responsibility for the well-being and safety of children. There's no doubt, a lot of predators are lurking on our streets and online. Here are some basic tips we gathered that can help to keep your kids safe and out of harm's way.
Preventing Abduction
Many crimes committed against children can be
prevented. Before you teach your kids the steps to staying safe, take
time to visit the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and educate yourself on the facts.
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Know The Rules: Four Basic Safety Rules For Kids
They might seem like no-brainers, but teaching your kids to follow these four simple rules from the National Center For Missing & Exploited Children can mean the difference between life and death.
1. Don't go out alone
2. Always tell an adult where you're going
3. It's your body
4. Say no if you feel threatened, and tell a trusted adult
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Safety Tips: School
School should be a fun place for fun learning and growth, but sometimes getting there can pose some risks. Educate your kids with these simple steps from iVillage.com to make sure they stay at the head of the class.
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Safety Tips: How to Protect Teens On MySpace
You may not have a MySpace account, but your teens do. The social networking icon is used by friends, families, politicians, comedians, filmmakers and musicians, but has also found itself dealing with predators who troll the network. Find out how to protect your teens on MySpace with this CBS13 tutorial.
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Safety Tips: Keeping Your Kids Safe Online
There's no shortage to fun and learning online for kids of all ages, but danger lurks there as well. Microsoft offers some online safety tips, all the way from creating family rules governing your family's home Internet use to minimizing exposure to online predators.
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NetSmartz
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America have partnered to create NetSmartz, an Internet safety resource that uses the latest technology to create high-impact educational activities for even the most tech-savvy kids of any age group. This comprehensive resource offers information for parents and guardians, educators, law enforcement, and, of course, teens.
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Child Identification
One of the most important tools for law enforcement is a good quality, recent photograph of your child. Find out what other things law enforcement says you should have on hand in the event that your child goes missing.
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Keep Yourself In Check
Keeping kids safe means keeping them away from predators, but it means keeping ourselves in check as well. The Child Abuse Prevention Center offers these tips for reducing stress, which can often lead to child abuse.
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