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Take a moment to determine whether or not your child is able to accomplish the following items.
- Recite his or her full name, address and telephone number including area code, city and state?
- Use a phone to make long distance call, dial direct or get operator assistance?
- Does your child know to never enter anyone's home without your permission?
- Knows of any certain home where they are not to enter under any circumstances?
- If separated from you in a store, would your child go to the nearest check-out clerk?
- Could he or she verify that the person is in fact an employee of the store?
- Would he or she go into the parking lot either alone or if encouraged by an adult?
- Knows always to play with others - to go places on the "buddy-system?"
- Knows that adults seldom ask for directions from children and that if approached by a car, they should never go near or get in an automobile with a stranger?
- Does your child know not to accept rides from a stranger or even acquaintances without your specific permission?
- If home alone, knows not to answer the door or tell anyone over the phone that they are alone?
- If followed by an adult or stranger, would your child know to proceed immediately to a place where there are other people; e.g., a store or a neighbor's house?
- Would your child yell "No" and create a scene in public if they were being subjected to bad touches?
- Do you and your child have a code word to exchange if your plans changes?
- Does your child know never to talk or accept gifts of any kind from strangers?
Every "NO" answer indicates an area of risk for your child. It is probably a good idea to ask your child these questions in a modified form as an added precaution.
Reprinted with permission, in the National Advocate, from Survivors and Victims Empowered, Child Protection Guide. Spring 1996
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