Cracking Down on Sexual Predators on the Internet

Two decades ago, a 10-year-old boy disappeared from his Brentwood, Maryland, neighborhood. Within weeks, the investigation would uncover two pedophiles and a larger ring of online child pornographers. Within two years, it would spawn a major national initiative that is now the centerpiece of the FBI’s efforts to protect children from predatory pedophiles in cyberspace.

Here's how the events unfolded: When FBI agents and Prince George’s County police detectives went door-to-door to talk with neighbors following the boy’s disappearance in 1993, they encountered a pair of suspicious men who had been "befriending" local children, showering them with gifts and even taking them on vacation.

Evidence followed that the men had been sexually abusing children for a quarter century. More recently, they had moved online, setting up a private computer bulletin board service not only to "chat" with boys and set up meetings with them but also to share illicit images of child pornography.
That, in turn, led investigators to a larger ring of computer pedophiles. When a similar case with national reach turned up the following year, the FBI realized it was onto an alarming new trend: sexual exploitation of children via the Internet.

A Program is born. In 1995, the FBI created its Innocent Images National Initiative (IINI). Its goals: to break up networks of online pedophiles, to stop sexual predators from using the Internet to lure children from their families, and to rescue victims.

Today, 44 of the FBI's 56 field offices have undercover Innocent Images operations. More than 450 FBI agents work these cases. Some pose as teenagers or preteens in chat rooms to identify “travelers” who seek to meet and abuse children. Others focus on dismantling major child exploitation enterprises.

Since 1995, the FBI's opened more than 10,000 total cases and helped secure nearly 3,000 convictions.

Keeping Safe. To report child pornography and/or potential cases involving the sexual exploitation of children, please contact the Crimes Against Children Coordinator at your local FBI Field Office. You can also file an online report at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s CyberTipline at www.cybertipline.com; [http://www.cybertipline.com/] these reports are forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.

“We need to keep our children safe, or we will have no future!” -Birdy

Safety Tips For Children

Safety on the Streets: The Stranger Danger Theory
A stranger is someone we have never seen, or it may be someone we see every day but do not know. For example, we may see the ice cream truck in our neighborhood every day, but we don't really know the driver. Therefore, that person should be considered a stranger.
Remember, strangers are not always scary or mean looking. As a matter of fact, they may have a smile on their face and talk in a soft, friendly voice. But remember, they are still a stranger.
Dealing with strangers:

• If a stranger approaches either on foot or in a vehicle, take a giant step backwards.
• If they attempt to talk to you or ask for help for any reason, yell "NO" as loud as you can.
• Run away as fast as you can, while yelling "NO".
• Tell someone (a teacher, a parent or police officer or any other trusted adult) about what happened immediately.
  

Safety in the Home: At Home Alone
There may be a time when a child will be home alone, even if for a very short period.
The following rules should be learned and followed:

• Never tell anyone that you are home alone.
• All exterior doors and windows should be closed and locked. Don't forget the sliding glass doors.
• If anyone comes to the door, don't open the door. Look through the viewer in the door or a window to make sure you know the person.
• Talk to that person without opening the door by asking, "Who is it?" If it is a stranger, tell them your mom and dad are busy and can't come to the door right now. If they do not leave promptly, call 9-1-1 for help.
• The same rule above applies when the phone rings. Tell them your Parents are busy and ask them to call back later.
• If you have an answering machine, let it answer for you. Listen to the message.
• Never touch anything in the medicine cabinet or any cleaning products anywhere in the house.
• Never take medicine, including vitamins, without approval of your parents.
• Do not handle matches or appliances including the stove and microwave.
  

Weapon Safety:

• Treat a weapon like a stranger.
• Take a step back from it.
• Do not touch it.
• Tell an adult about the weapon.
• If you are at someone else's home, tell an adult. If there is no adult present, leave and tell your parents.
  

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Federal Bureau of Investigation's Kid Page
http://www.fbi.gov/fbikids.htm/

Milstein Child Safety Page
http://www.mcgruff.org/

Yahooligans! Parent's Guide
http://www.yahooligans.com/parents/

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
Use the Buddy System. That means, wherever you walk, walk with someone — a friend from school, a brother or sister, a parent or grandparent. Remember, there is safety in numbers. When walking to and from school, store or play ground, always use the same route. Stay away from areas such as empty fields and creek beds. Parks are a fun place to play, but you should never be there unless you are accompanied by an adult.
VEHICLE SAFETY

• Always wear a seat belt when riding in any vehicle.
• If you are under 12 years of age you should ride in the rear seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger side "air bag ".
• Children under 6 years of age or under 60 pounds must ride in a child safety seat in the rear seat of the vehicle, this is applicable in 48 of the 50 States.
  

BICYCLE SAFETY

• Before you get on that bicycle, make sure your helmet is on and fastened properly.
• Several State laws requires that anyone under 18 must wear a helmet.
• Small children should ride their bicycle on the sidewalk because it is safer for their age group than on the street.
• Remember to watch for pedestrians and cars backing out of driveways. It is your responsibility to avoid them with your bicycle.

SKATEBOARD/ROLLERBLADE SAFETY

• Make sure you are wearing safety equipment:
  helmet, wrist guards, gloves, elbow and knee pads.
• Do not attempt "stunts" or "tricks" on public streets or sidewalks.
  

Safety Tips for Caregivers of Children

Every parent should know and follow these safety tips. Please take the time to read and share this information with your children.

Take Responsibility
Know where your children are at all times. Be familiar with their friends and daily activities.

Build Self-Esteem
A child who has low self esteem cannot protect himself/herself. Listen carefully to your children's fears, and be supportive in all your discussions with them, replacing fear with knowledge.

Teach Decision Making
Children at all ages can make decisions. Practice early with little decisions so big decisions later are easier. Teach them to trust their own feelings, and assure them they have the right to say NO to what they sense is wrong.

Build Support Systems
Children need positive adult role models and need to know where to go for help.

Choose Substitute Care Givers Carefully
Interview and monitor baby-sitters, group leaders, youth pastors, etc. Be alert to a teenager or adult who is paying an unusual amount of attention to your children or giving them inappropriate or expensive gifts.

Protect Kids Who Are Home Alone
Set ground rules, emergency contacts, and responsibilities for latchkey kids.

Talk With Children
Teach your children that no one should approach them or touch them in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable. If someone does, they should tell their parents immediately.

Be Sensitive
Watch for changes in a child's behavior. They are signals that you should sit down and talk to your children about what caused the changes.

Use Role-Playing
Rehearse safety situations with your child. Give them power through knowledge. Play the WHAT IF? game.

Let Kids Be Kids
Teach them what they will need to know to be safe and let them know you will do your best to protect them. Don't scare the fun out of children.

Additional Resources
Please share these tips with your family and friends. These tips and other safety information are available from the following organizations:

• Jacob Wetterling Foundation 800) 325-HOPE
  http://www.jwf.org/
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (800) THE-LOST
  http://www.missingkids.org/

-Birdy

Tips for a Safe Halloween

Halloween can be a fun holiday for kids, but a worrisome one for parents. Concerns about children's safety--whether they are out in the neighborhood or back home with bags of booty--can darken the day more quickly than a black cat. But not to worry! To make Halloween a treat, follow these safety tips.

ADULTS

• Welcome trick-or-treaters with your porch lights and any exterior lights on. Try not to scare the younger kids, and make this experience as enjoyable as possible.
• Patrol your street occasionally to discourage speeding motorists, acts of malicious mischief, crimes against children and unruly animals, or animals that are unused to the sight of strange costumed children wandering the area, as these animals can become dangerous.
• Report any suspicious or criminal activity to your police department immediately.   By calling  9-1-1.
• Do not give homemade or unwrapped treats to children. As the Parents of these kids could wonder about the possibility of tainting. Home-made gifts are fine, small toys or even eggs with trinkets therein, home-made candy or cakes may raise the suspicions of parents.
  

MOTORISTS
Exercise extreme caution when driving a vehicle.  Be on the alert for excited youngsters, whose vision may be obscured by masks, darting out into and out of traffic. Be mindful especially, on darkened community streets.

TRICK OR TREAT TIPS
Make sure your kids dress up safely

• Make sure costumes are flame retardant so children aren't in danger near burning jack-o-lanterns. Or other ignition sources.
• Keep costumes short to prevent trips, falls, and other bumps in the night.
• Try make-up instead of a mask. Masks can be hot and uncomfortable, and they can obstruct a child's vision, a dangerous thing when kids are crossing streets and going up and down steps. However, if a mask is what the child wants or has, try cutting the eye holes biddge and small slits around the back of the mask for ventilation purposes.
• Make sure kids wear light colors or put reflective tape on their costumes. So that traffic can better see where these children are, and give other vehicles a chance to change course before an accident.
  

Make trick-or-treating trouble free

• Create a map of a safe trick-or treating route and set a time limit for your children to "trick-or-treat". This is important because without a time schedule, parents would worry should the child be out too late.
• Trick-or-treaters should always be in groups so they aren't a tempting target for real-life goblins. Parents should accompany young children. Or a responsible adult.
• Make sure older kids trick-or-treat with friends. Together, map out a safe route so you will know where they are going. Tell them to stop only at familiar homes where the outside lights are on.
• Try to get your kids to trick-or-treat while it's still light out. If it's dark, make sure someone has a flashlight or a light stick and pick well-lighted streets, to prevent the possibility of predator danger, both human and animal.
• ABSOLUTELY DO NOT go inside anyone’s home, even if you know the person. Remain on the porch at all times.
• Do not accept rides from strangers. This is another possible predatory bait and snare tactic used by those who might wish to harm kids. Remember: Stranger Danger!
• Remind kids to keep a safe distance from moving cars, to prevent the possibly of an accident and other hidden dangers.
• Ware Kids to cross only at street corners, never between parked cars, and never diagonally across an intersection.
• Look in all directions before crossing the street, and obey all traffic signals. Walk, never run, across the street, and use sidewalks, not the street, for walking.
• Do not take shortcuts through back yards, alleys or parks.
• Do not eat any treats until parents have inspected them.
• Discard any unwrapped treats.
  

Check all treats before eating

• It's hard for kids to hold back from eating their treats until they get home. One way to keep trick-or-treaters from digging in while they're still out is to feed them a meal or a snack beforehand. Another way, is send them out with a small snack to eat when they feel the urge to dig into the treat bag.
• Check out all candy in a well-lighted place when your trick-or-treater gets home. Note any tears, cuts or hole in the wrappers. Never allow a treat with a hold, tear or cut wrapper be eaten by the children, and report all suspicious treats with deliberate cuts in the wrapper, to your local police department.
• What to eat? Only unopened candies and other treats that are in original wrappers. Don't forget to inspect fruit and homemade goodies for anything suspicious. By all means remind kids not to eat everything at once or they'll be feeling pretty ghoulish for while!
• Halloween can be a lot of fun for parents and kids alike--if everybody remembers these tricks and treats of playing it safe.
  
• Primary of course, is to have fun!
  

 COSTUMES
A note to parents:

• Make sure your children’s costumes are not flammable.
• Do not permit your children to wear cumbersome, floor length or vision-impairing costumes.
• Reflectorized stripes make your costume more visible.
• In lieu of masks, I recommend face make up.
• Wear comfortable, safe shoes.
• Call 9-1-1 if you suspect any tainted candy.
  

-Birdy

Cyber-Sicherheit für Kinder Online:

Das Internet hat eine Welt der Informationen für alle, die mit einem Computer und eine Verbindung geöffnet. Auch wenn Sie nicht eine zu Hause haben, werden Ihre Kinder lernen Computer und haben Zugang zu ihnen, in der Schule, in der Bibliothek oder im Haus eines Freundes. So, wie Sie Kinder in der Nähe einer belebten Straße ohne einige Sicherheitsvorschriften nicht senden möchten, sollten nicht Sie sie auf der Datenautobahn ohne Verkehrsregeln senden. Zu viele Gefahren, von Pädophilen und Betrüger, können Kinder (und Erwachsene) über das Internet erreichen.

Erste Schritte

Erklären Sie, dass zwar eine Person allein in einem Raum mit dem Computer, Internetanschluss, einmal angemeldet, kann er oder sie nicht mehr allein. Menschen geschickt in das Internet erfahren, wer Sie sind und wo Sie sind. Sie können die Informationen in Ihrem Computer sogar anzapfen.

Legen Sie beiseite Zeit, um gemeinsam das Internet zu erkunden. Wenn Ihr Kind einige Computererfahrung hat, lassen Sie ihm oder ihr nehmen die Führung. Besuchen Sie die Bereiche des Internets, die spezielle Websites für Kinder zu haben.

Steuern des Zugriffs

Das beste Werkzeug, das ein Kind hat für das screening von Material im Internet ist seinem Gehirn. Kinder zu unterrichten, dass die Gefahren von Ausbeutung, Pornografie, hassen, Literatur, exzessive Gewalt und andere Fragen, die Sie, damit sie wissen, wie Sie reagieren

Cyber sécurité pour enfants en ligne :

L'Internet a ouvert un monde d'information pour quiconque possède un ordinateur et une connexion. Même si vous n'en avez à la maison, vos enfants vont apprendre au sujet des ordinateurs et ont accès à l'école, à la bibliothèque ou chez un ami. Tout comme vous n'enverriez pas enfants près d'une route très fréquentée sans certaines règles de sécurité, vous ne devrait pas les envoyer sur l'autoroute de l'information sans code de la route. Trop de dangers, de pédophiles et les escrocs, peuvent atteindre les enfants (et adultes) au moyen de l'Internet.

Mise en route

Expliquez que même si une personne peut être seule dans une pièce à l'aide de l'ordinateur, une fois connecté à Internet, il ou elle n'est plus seule. Personnes habiles dans l'utilisation d'Internet peut savoir qui vous êtes et où vous êtes. Ils peuvent même puiser dans les informations dans votre ordinateur.

Mis à part le temps d'explorer Internet ensemble. Si votre enfant a une certaine expérience de l'ordinateur, laissez lui ou son prendre les devants. Visitez les domaines de l'Internet qui ont des sites spéciaux pour les enfants.

Contrôle d'accès

Le meilleur outil qu'un enfant n'a pour le dépistage des spécimens trouvés sur l'Internet est son cerveau. Enseigner aux enfants que les dangers de l'exploitation, la pornographie, détestent la littérature, une violence excessive et autres questions qui vous préoccupent, afin qu'ils sachent comment réagir

Cyber Seguridad para los niños en línea:

Internet ha abierto un mundo de información para cualquier persona con una computadora y una conexión. Incluso si usted no tiene uno en su casa, sus hijos aprender sobre computadoras y tener acceso a ellos en la escuela, en la biblioteca o en casa de un amigo. Igual no enviaría a los niños cerca de una carretera ocupada sin algunas reglas de seguridad, usted no debe enviar sobre la autopista de la información sin reglas de la carretera. Demasiados peligros, pedófilos y estafadores, pueden llegar a los niños (y adultos) a través de Internet.

Introducción

Explicar que aunque una persona puede estar a sola en una habitación usando la computadora, una vez conectada a Internet, él o ella ya no está sola. Gente especializada en el uso de Internet puede encontrar quién eres y donde estás. Incluso puede aprovechar la información en su ordenador.

Establecer tiempo aparte para explorar Internet juntos. Si su hijo tiene alguna experiencia con la computadora, deje que él o su toma la iniciativa. Visitar zonas de Internet que tienen sitios especiales para los niños.

Control de acceso

La mejor herramienta que un niño tiene para la detección de material encontrado en Internet es su cerebro. Enseñar a los niños que los peligros de la explotación, la pornografía, odian la literatura, la violencia excesiva y otros temas que preocupan a usted, para que sepan cómo responder

Cyber an toàn cho trẻ em trực tuyến:

Internet đã mở ra một thế giới của các thông tin cho bất cứ ai với một máy tính và kết nối. Ngay cả khi bạn không có một ở nhà, trẻ em của bạn sẽ tìm hiểu về máy vi tính và có thể truy cập cho họ tại trường học, thư viện, hoặc nhà một người bạn. Cũng giống như bạn sẽ không gửi trẻ em gần một con đường bận rộn mà không có một số quy tắc an toàn, bạn nên gửi chúng vào siêu thông tin mà không có quy tắc của đường. Quá nhiều nguy hiểm, từ pedophiles và bọn, có thể tiếp cận các trẻ em (và người lớn) thông qua Internet.

Bắt đầu

Giải thích rằng mặc dù một người có thể được một mình trong một căn phòng bằng cách sử dụng máy tính, sau khi đăng nhập vào Internet, ông hoặc bà ấy không còn một mình. Người có tay nghề cao trong việc sử dụng Internet có thể tìm hiểu bạn là ai và bạn đang ở đâu. Họ thậm chí có thể gõ vào các thông tin trong máy tính của bạn.

Thiết lập dành thời gian để khám phá Internet với nhau. Nếu con của bạn có một số kinh nghiệm máy tính, hãy để anh ta hoặc cô đi đầu. Truy cập vào khu vực của Internet có các trang web đặc biệt cho trẻ em.

Kiểm soát truy cập

Công cụ tốt nhất một đứa trẻ đã cho kiểm tra vật liệu được tìm thấy trên Internet là bộ não của mình. Dạy cho trẻ em sự nguy hiểm của khai thác, nội dung khiêu dâm, ghét văn học, quá nhiều bạo lực, và các vấn đề khác liên quan đến bạn, để họ biết làm thế nào để đáp ứng

Кибер безопасность для детей онлайн:

Интернет открывает мир информации для тех, кто с компьютером и подключения. Даже если вы не имеете один дома, ваши дети узнать о компьютерах и иметь доступ к ним в школе, в библиотеке или в другом доме. Так же, как вы бы не отправить детей возле оживленной дороги без некоторых правил техники безопасности, вы не должны передавать их на информационной супермагистрали без правил дорожного движения. Слишком много опасностей, от педофилов и мошенники, может достигать детей (и взрослых) через Интернет.

Приступая к работе

Объясните, что хотя человек может быть только в комнате, используя компьютер, однажды вошел в Интернет, он или она уже не только. Люди, квалифицированных в с помощью Интернета могут найти, кто вы и где вы находитесь. Они даже могут задействовать информацию на вашем компьютере.

Установить выделить время для изучения в Интернете вместе. Если ваш ребенок имеет некоторый опыт работы компьютера, пусть его или ее принять свинца. Посетите области Интернет, которые имеют специальные сайты для детей.

Управление доступом

Лучший инструмент, который ребенок имеет для отбора материала, обнаруженного в Интернете является его или ее мозг. Учить детей опасности эксплуатации, порнографии, ненависть литературы, чрезмерного насилия и другие вопросы, которые касаются вас, поэтому они знают, как реагировать

Cyber Safety for Kids Online

The Internet has opened up a world of information for anyone with a computer and a connection. Even if you don't have one at home, your children will learn about computers and have access to them at school, at the library, or at a friend's house. Just as you would not send children near a busy road without some safety rules, you shouldn't send them onto the information superhighway without rules of the road. Too many dangers, from pedophiles and con artists, can reach children (and adults) through the Internet.

Getting Started

• Explain that although a person may be alone in a room using the computer, once logged on to the Internet, he or she is no longer alone. People skilled in using the Internet can find out who you are and where you are. They can even tap into information in your computer.
• Set aside time to explore the Internet together. If your child has some computer experience, let him or her take the lead. Visit areas of the Internet that have special sites for children.
  

Controlling Access

• The best tool a child has for screening material found on the Internet is his or her brain. Teach children the dangers of  exploitation, pornography, hate literature, excessive violence, and other issues that concern you, so they know how to respond when they see this material.
• Choose a commercial online service that offers parental control features. These features can block contact that is not clearly marked as appropriate for children, such as chat rooms, bulletin boards, news groups, and discussion groups, or access to the Internet entirely.
• Purchase blocking software and design your own safety system. Different packages can block sites by name, search for unacceptable words and block access to sites containing those words, block entire categories of material, and prevent children from giving out personal information.
• Monitor your children and the time they spend online.  If a child becomes uneasy or defensive when you walk into the room or when you linger, this could be a sign he or she is up to something unusual or even forbidden.
  

Tell Your Children

• To always let you know immediately if they find something scary or threatening on the Internet
• Never to give out their name, address, telephone number, password, school name, parents' name, or any other personal information
• Never agree to meet face to face with someone they've met online
• Never respond to messages that have bad words or seem scary or weird
• Never enter an area that charges for services without asking you first
• Never send a picture of themselves to anyone without your permission
  

Resources
These tips are brought to you by the National Crime Prevention Council.



Links Here:
http://ncpc.org/

Советы по безопасности для детей

Безопасность на улицах: незнакомец безопасность

Незнакомец это кто-то, что мы никогда не видели, или это может быть кто-то мы видим каждый день, но не знаю. Например мы можем увидеть грузовик мороженого в нашем районе каждый день, но мы действительно не знаем водителя. Таким образом это лицо следует рассматривать незнакомец.Помните, что чужеземцы не всегда страшно или среднее глядя. В самом деле они могут иметь улыбку на лице и говорить в мягкий, дружелюбный голос. Но помните, они по-прежнему незнакомец.

Работа с незнакомыми людьми:

Если незнакомец приближается пешком или в автомобиле, сделаем гигантский шаг назад.

Если они пытаются говорить с вами или обратиться за помощью по любой причине, кричать «Нет» как громко, как вы можете.

Бежать так быстро, как вы можете, а кричать «Нет».

Скажите кто-то (учитель, родитель или сотрудник полиции или других доверенных взрослого) о случившемся немедленно.

Безопасность в доме: В один дома

Может быть время, когда ребенок будет домой в одиночку, даже если для очень короткого периода.

Следующие правила должны уроки и после:

Никогда не говорите никому, что вы находитесь дома наедине.

Все наружные двери и окна должны быть закрыта и заблокирована. Не забывайте, раздвижные стеклянные двери.

Если кто-нибудь приходит к двери, не открывайте дверь. Смотреть

Sicherheitstipps für Kinder

Sicherheit auf den Straßen: fremde Sicherheit

Ein fremder ist jemand, den wir noch nie gesehen haben, oder es kann sein, dass jemand die wir jeden Tag sehen, aber nicht wissen. Beispielsweise sehen wir vielleicht den Eis-LKW in unserer Nachbarschaft jeden Tag, aber wir wissen nicht wirklich, des Treibers. Daher sollte diese Person ein fremder betrachtet werden.Denken Sie daran, dass fremde nicht immer Angst oder mittlere zu suchen sind. In der Tat, sie haben ein Lächeln auf ihrem Gesicht und mit weichen, freundlichen Stimme zu sprechen. Aber denken Sie daran, sie sind immer noch ein Fremder.

Umgang mit fremden:

Wenn ein Fremder zu Fuß oder in einem Fahrzeug nähert, nehmen Sie einen großen Schritt rückwärts.

Wenn sie versuchen, mit Ihnen sprechen oder aus irgendeinem Grund um Hilfe bitten, schreien Sie "Nein" so laut wie möglich.

Weglaufen so schnell wie möglich beim schreien "Nein",.

Erzählen Sie, dass jemand (ein Lehrer, ein Elternteil oder Polizist oder jeder anderen vertrauenswürdigen Erwachsenen) was sofort geschah.

Sicherheit zu Hause: zu Hause allein

Möglicherweise gibt es eine Zeit, wann ein Kind wird sein, Haus allein, wenn auch für einen sehr kurzen Zeitraum.

Die folgenden Regeln sollten gelernt und gefolgt werden:

Nie niemandem sagen, dass du bist allein zuhause.

Alle Außentüren und Fenster sollten geschlossen und verriegelt werden. Vergessen Sie nicht die Glasschiebetüren.

Wenn jemand die Tür kommt, öffnen Sie nicht die Tür. Blick

Conseils de sécurité pour les enfants

Sécurité dans les rues : un étranger sécurité

Un étranger est quelqu'un que nous n'avons jamais vu, ou il peut être quelqu'un que nous voyons tous les jours, mais ne sais pas. Par exemple, nous pouvons voir la crème glacée dans notre quartier chaque jour, mais nous ne savons vraiment pas le pilote. Par conséquent, cette personne devrait considérer un étranger.Rappelez-vous que des étrangers ne sont pas toujours effrayant ou moyenne à la recherche. Comme question de fait, ils ont un sourire sur leur visage et parlez d'une voix douce et amicale. Mais n'oubliez pas, ils sont encore un inconnu.

Traiter avec des inconnus :

Si un étranger s'approche à pied ou dans un véhicule, faire un pas de géant vers l'arrière.

S'ils tentent de vous parler ou demander de l'aide pour une raison quelconque, crier « Non » aussi fort que vous le pouvez.

Fuir aussi vite que possible, en criant « Non ».

Dire à quelqu'un (un enseignant, un parent ou agent de police ou tout autre adulte de confiance) ce qui s'est passé immédiatement.

Sécurité à la maison: À la maison seule

Il peut y avoir un moment où un enfant seront seuls, à la maison même si, pour une très courte période.

Les règles suivantes doivent être appris et suivis :

Ne jamais dire à personne que vous êtes seul à la maison.

Toutes les fenêtres et portes extérieures doivent être fermés et verrouillés. N'oubliez pas les portes de verre coulissantes.

Si quelqu'un vient à la porte, n'ouvrez pas la porte. Coup d'oeil

Consejos de seguridad para niños

Seguridad en las calles: seguridad Stranger

Un extraño es alguien que nunca hemos visto, o puede ser alguien vemos todos los días pero no sé. Por ejemplo, podemos ver el camión de helados en nuestro vecindario cada día, pero realmente no sabemos el controlador. Por lo tanto, esa persona debe considerarse a un extraño.Recuerde, extraños no son siempre mirando de miedo o media. De hecho, pueden tener una sonrisa en su cara y hablar con una voz suave y amable. Pero recuerde, siguen siendo un desconocido.

Trato con extraños:

Si un extraño se acerca, ya sea a pie o en vehículo, dar un paso gigante hacia atrás.

Si intentan hablar contigo o pedir ayuda por cualquier razón, gritar "NO" tan fuerte como pueda.

Correr tan rápido como puedas, mientras gritaba "NO".

(Un maestro, un padre o policía o cualquier otro adulto de confianza) decirle a alguien sobre lo que sucedió inmediatamente.

Seguridad en el hogar: en solo en casa

Puede haber un tiempo cuando un niño será Casa sola, aunque sea por un período muy corto.

Las siguientes reglas deben aprendidas y seguidas:

Nunca digas a nadie que estás solo en casa.

Todas las puertas exteriores y ventanas deben ser cerrados y bloqueados. No olvide las puertas correderas de cristal.

Si alguien llega a la puerta, no abra la puerta. Mirada

Safety Tips For Children

Safety on the Streets: Stranger Safety
A stranger is someone we have never seen, or it may be someone we see every day but do not know. For example, we may see the ice cream truck in our neighborhood every day, but we don't really know the driver. Therefore, that person should be considered a stranger.Remember, strangers are not always scary or mean looking. As a matter of fact, they may have a smile on their face and talk in a soft, friendly voice. But remember, they are still a stranger.
  Dealing with strangers:

• If a stranger approaches either on foot or in a vehicle, take a giant step backwards.
• If they attempt to talk to you or ask for help for any reason, yell "NO" as loud as you can.
• Run away as fast as you can, while yelling "NO".
• Tell someone (a teacher, a parent or police officer or any other trusted adult) about what happened immediately.
  

 Safety in the Home: At Home Alone
There may be a time when a child will be home alone, even if for a very short period.
The following rules should be learned and followed:

• Never tell anyone that you are home alone.
• All exterior doors and windows should be closed and locked. Don't forget the sliding glass doors.
• If anyone comes to the door, don't open the door. Look through the viewer in the door or a window to make sure you know the person.
• Talk to that person without opening the door by asking, "Who is it?" If it is a stranger, tell them your mom and dad are busy and can't come to the door right now. If they do not leave promptly, call 9-1-1 for help.
• The same rule above applies when the phone rings. Tell them your Parents are busy and ask them to call back later.
• If you have an answering machine, let it answer for you. Listen to the message.
• Never touch anything in the medicine cabinet or any cleaning products anywhere in the house.
• Never take medicine, including vitamins, without approval of your parents.
• Do not handle matches or appliances including the stove and microwave.
  

 Weapon Safety:

• Treat a weapon like a stranger.
• Take a step back from it.
• Do not touch it.
• Tell an adult about the weapon.
• If you are at someone else's home, tell an adult. If there is no adult present, leave and tell your parents.
  

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Federal Bureau of Investigation's Kid Page
http://www.fbi.gov/fbikids.htm/

Milstein Child Safety Page
http://www.mcgruff.org/

Yahooligans! Parent's Guide
http://www.yahooligans.com/parents/

 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
Use the Buddy System. That means, wherever you walk, walk with someone — a friend from school, a brother or sister, a parent or grandparent. Remember, there is safety in numbers. When walking to and from school, store or play ground, always use the same route. Stay away from areas such as empty fields and creek beds. Parks are a fun place to play, but you should never be there unless you are accompanied by an adult.
 VEHICLE SAFETY

• Always wear a seat belt when riding in any vehicle.
• If you are under 12 years of age you should ride in the rear seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger side "air bag ".
• Children under 6 years of age or under 60 pounds must ride in a child safety seat in the rear seat of the vehicle, this is applicable in 48 of the 50 States.
  

BICYCLE SAFETY

• Before you get on that bicycle, make sure your helmet is on and fastened properly.
• Several State laws requires that anyone under 18 must wear a helmet.
• Small children should ride their bicycle on the sidewalk because it is safer for their age group than on the street.
• Remember to watch for pedestrians and cars backing out of driveways. It is your responsibility to avoid them with your bicycle.

 SKATEBOARD/ROLLERBLADE SAFETY

• Make sure you are wearing safety equipment:
  helmet, wrist guards, gloves, elbow and knee pads.
• Do not attempt "stunts" or "tricks" on public streets or sidewalks.
  

Teaching Children Skills to Prevent Abduction: Going Beyond "Don't Talk to Strangers"

* Children should know their name, address and phone number (with area code) so, if lost, they can be reunited with their family.

* Older children should know parents' work numbers.

* Away from home, older children should always be with a friend, always tell an adult where they will be, and say "no" if they feel threatened or uncomfortable.

* Children need to know that appropriate strangers -- store clerks or police officers -- can offer assistance if they are lost or need help.

* Parents need to listen, and respect their children's feelings. Children can sense unease in inappropriate relationships. They'll likely share their concerns if parents routinely take all of their concerns in life seriously rather than downplaying or shaming them.

*cChildren need to know that they do not need to kiss, hug, touch or sit on the lap of anyone, relative or not, if they do not wish to. This respect for their wishes translates into self-respect and the ability for children to say no to unwanted contacts without generating fear.

* Parents need to supervise children who use the Internet. Although still relatively uncommon, the practice of pedophiles and child molesters approaching children on the Internet is occurring more frequently.

* Parents need to keep reinforcing safety messages through middle school and high school. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, most victims of non family abductions were 12 years or older (58 percent). Most were girls (65 percent).

* Parents should realize the limitations of participating in programs where children are fingerprinted or otherwise identified. These programs can frighten children and raise fears in adults without giving perspective on the real nature or risk of abduction.

* Parents should keep on hand a high-quality recent photo of each child, such as a school photo. Law enforcement officials consider photos the best tool in finding missing children.

* Parents should promptly report a missing child. The Amber Plan, the national program to immediately flood a region with news of abduction, is credited with helping to recover more than 130 children since it started two years ago.

 -Note: if you have any questions regarding the above, please feel free to leave a comment. -Birdy

Protecting Children during the Holidays: Beware of Dangers

The holidays can present potentially dangerous situations for children. Some simple prevention measures can help keep your children safe during the season.


The holiday season is a time when busy people can become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. The following tips from the Los Angeles Police Department Crime Prevention Section can help you be more careful, prepared and aware during the holiday season.


    * If possible, leave small children at home with a trusted babysitter.


    * Teach your child to go to a store clerk and ask for help in case your child is separated from you.


    * Teach children to stay close to you at all times while shopping.


    * Never allow children to make unaccompanied trips to the restroom.


    * Children should never be allowed to go to the car alone and they should never be left alone in the car.


    * Teach children their full name, address and telephone number to give to police officers or mall security. Teach children to immediately inform you if a stranger is bothering them.


Source: Seattle Crime Prevention Pamphlet ©2005

Safety Tips for Selecting a Babysitter: A Guide for Parents and Grandparents

Look for mature and responsible people who listen and respond well to your children and appear relaxed and happy with them. Be specific about your expectations. Ask for a number of references (e.g., past employers, teachers, counselors, relatives, friends, neighbors.)

If you have not already done so, ensure that you have his or her name, address, and telephone number. If the sitter is not an adult, you should also meet his or her parents.

Once you have made a tentative selection, check all references carefully. Assure references that their comments will not be revealed to anyone, including the sitter. Ask them if they believe that the sitter possesses the demeanor, responsibility and qualifications to care for children. Ask if they would hire this person to care for their children. If anything said by a reference makes you feel uncomfortable, it may be best to select another person to care for your children.

When the Babysitter Arrives
Ask your babysitter to arrive at least fifteen minutes before your departure time. If the sitter has not been in your home before, conduct a brief tour of the house. Point out the location of telephones, first-aid equipment, doors and other possible exits.

Ensure that the sitter fully understands specific responsibilities and your general expectations. This includes knowing:

    * That the children are not to be left alone at any time.

    * Family rules, including disciplinary guidelines.

    * Daily routines, including eating, television, and sleeping arrangements.

    * About any food allergies that your children may have.

    * Emergency telephone numbers: relatives, friends or neighbors and emergency services.

    * How to contact you. Write down where you will be (address and telephone number) and your cellular telephone and/or pager numbers.

    * That all outside doors should be kept locked and to never open the door for anyone (unless you have given prior permission.)

    * That information should not be given to callers. Sitters should tell a caller that you are unavailable and should take a message.

    * That children should be watched closely while awake, especially if taken outside, and should be checked regularly after they have gone to sleep.

    * Who the children may play with or visit.

    * Rules associated with use of your belongings (e.g., telephones, computers, and appliances.)

    * That friends should not be invited into your home.

Parents are also responsible for ensuring that children understand that the babysitter is in charge and that they are expected to follow all family rules.

When You Return Home
When you return home, you should always have a discussion with the babysitter. Ask about:

    * Children's behavior and activity.

    * Telephone calls.

    * Anything out of the ordinary.

After the babysitter has left, talk to your children about what happened while you were gone. Ask them:

    * If anything made them feel afraid or uncomfortable.

    * If they would like him or her to baby-sit again.