How to Keep My Child Safe

• Participate in your child’s activities.
• Get to know your child’s friends.
• Teach your child the difference between good touches and “confusing” touches.
• Be aware of changes in your child’s behavior or attitude.
• Ask them questions about how they’re feeling.
• Listen when your child says he/she does not want to be with someone and find out why.
• Be alert for any talk that reveals premature sexual understanding or knowledge.
• Tell your child what to do if he/she becomes separated from you when you’re out.
• Pay attention when someone shows greater than normal interest in your child.
• Make certain your child’s school will release him/her to only you or someone you designate.
• Teach your child the correct names of all their body parts.
• Never discipline your child when your anger is out of control.