This document provides information and tips on preventing child abductions. It discusses runaways, non-custodial abductions by parents, non-family abductions, and prevention strategies. Parents are advised to educate their children, maintain identification kits, and teach children safety rules like not talking or going with strangers. Children should know how to get help and contact parents if separated. Overall it emphasizes the importance of open communication between parents and children and being aware of potential risks.

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Child AbductionChild Abduction

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CHILD ABDUCTIONSCHILD ABDUCTIONS

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RUNAWAYS
• Runaways can become victims of sexual exploitation,
child pornography, prostitution, drugs and / or crime.
The first 48 hours are important for both child and
parent.
• First contact your child’s friends, neighbors, school,
relatives, anyone or anywhere your child frequents
• Secondly call the police department to report your child
as a runaway (Juvenile Status Offense)

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Non-Custodial Abductions
• The most common form of child abductions
• Very high recovery rate, but this does not mean the child
is automatically safe when taken by a parent.
• Criminals often think, “If I cant have them, nobody can !”
• Recovery rate is high because there is a large amount of
information known about the abductor (name, SS #,
vehicle information etc.)

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Non-Family & Stranger
Abduction
• TIMETIME is critical
• Extremely rare, but by far the most serious and usually
end in tragedy
• 25 years in Delhi and I can not recall a full blown child
abduction case by stranger
• But it can happen anywhere at anytime!

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PREVENTION TIPS
• Education & Awareness (age appropriate)
– Can not watch your kids 24-7
– Educate and Empower your children not to become victims
• Practice techniques over and over – repetition so it
becomes second nature
• Child ID kit (photos, videos, dental records)
• Do not put your child’s name on Exterior clothes, books
or any object which would allow a stranger to get
verbally intimate with your child.
• Never allow your child to go into a public restroom alone

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Teach Your Children
• Their full names, addresses and phone numbers.
• How to make a long distance call (both directly to you
using the area code and by dialing “0” for the operator
or dialing 911).
• Never go into anyone’s home without your permission.
Establish a Safe Home Program in your neighborhood.
Children should know what homes they are allowed to
enter.

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Teach Your Children
• If they become separated from you while shopping not
to look for you, but to go to the nearest checkout
counter and ask the clerk, (1) if he or she works there,
and (2 ) for assistance. Never go to the parking lot!
• To walk with and play with others. The child is most
vulnerable when alone. If your child walks to school,
have him/her walk with other children.
• Adults do not usually ask children for directions. If
someone should stop in a car asking for directions, the
child should not go near the car.

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Teach Your Children
• If they are followed, they should go to a place where
there are other people, to a neighbor’s home or into a
store. They should ask for help. They should not try to
hide behind bushes or other structure.
• Never to go near a car with someone in it; never to get
into car without your permission. They should know in
whose car they are allowed to ride. Warn your children
that someone might try to lure them into a car by saying
you said to pick them up. Tell them never to obey such
instructions. (Code Word / Phrase)

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Teach Your Children
• A stranger is someone they and you do not know very
well.
• Never to tell anyone over the phone they are home
alone.
• Never answer the door when home alone. Make sure
that they know a neighbor they can call if someone tries
to get into the house or if there is an emergency. To call
(911 or your local police or sheriff’s number).

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Teach Your Children
• To tell you if an adult asks them to keep a secret.
• No one has the right to touch them or make them feel
uncomfortable. They have the right to say; no.
• To tell you if someone offers them gifts or money or
wants to take their picture.
• To yell HELP, not just scream!

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As Parents We Should
• Know your children’s friends.
• Never leave children unattended; never leave children in
a car.
• Be involved in your children’s activities.
• Listen when your child tells you they do not want to be
with someone; there may be a reason you should know
about.
• Notice when some one shows your child a great deal of
attention and find out why.

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As Parents We Should
• Be sensitive to changes in your children’s behavior or
attitudes. Encourage open communications. Never
belittle any fear or concern your child may express to
you.
• Take a photograph of your child each year (four times a
year for children under age 2 ).
• Have a set plan with your child outlining what he/she
should do if you become separated away from home.

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As Parents We Should
• Do not buy items that have your child’s name on them
such as hats, jackets, and t-shirts.
– An abductor could start up a friendly conversation with your
child after reading the child’s name.
• Make a game of reading license plate numbers and
remembering their colors. This will help children
recognize the numbers and letters on license plates and
their states of origin.

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As Parents We Should
• Be sure the children’s daycare center or school will not
release children to anyone but the children’s parents or
persons they designate. Instruct the school to call you if
your child is absent.
– All ages including teens (truancy / juvenile deliquescence)
– Hanging out with the wrong crowd
– Drug / alcohol abuse
– Boredom / curiosity = risky behavior & / or criminal activity

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CRIMES COMMITTED BY
CHILDREN
• “CAR AND GARAGE HOPPING”
– is a serious mischievous action with serious life
altering consequences

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