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THE FOLLOWING TIPS ARE ONES THAT M.O.M.S BELIEVES TO BE SOME OF THE DANGER POINTS OF OFFENDERS. WE ARE NOT SINGLING OUT MEN; WE ARE MAKING THESE STATEMENTS IN GENERAL OF ALL OFFENDERS. SOME OF THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCED BY VICTIMS THEMSELVES AND THEY WANTED TO WARN OTHERS OF THESE POINTS. EVEN WITH TAKING THE EXTRA PRECAUTION, ONE COULD FALL PREY TO THE OFFENDER. AT LEAST YOU CAN SAY "IT WAS NOT MY FAULT: I WATCHED OUT FOR THEM."

  • DO NOT let children play or stand at the corner.
  • DO NOT let your child play outside alone.
  • Have children go places with friends; never ever let them be alone.
  • If your child is old enough to work, let them know to NEVER accept rides home from others, even employees. This has proven fatal.
  • If your child goes to a party, remind them to NEVER accept a drink from someone they do not know. Encourage them to get their own drinks. They should keep the drink in their hand, so no one can put the date rape drug in it while they are not looking. THIS DOES HAPPEN!!
  • If parents are not home, have children remain inside the home.
  • If your child is old enough to go to concerts, advise them to stay with that friend. If the friend wants to do something that your child feels is wrong, have them call you or someone they trust to pick them up. It is better to miss a concert than miss each other forever!!
  • DO NOT let children go to the public restrooms alone. The offenders have ways of sneaking and hiding in restrooms until the right moment to strike.
  • While shopping, keep your child in eye range. Better yet have them help you with the cart but not alone in another aisle. This has proven dangerous.
  • DO NOT let your child go alone to the library, shopping mall, theater, skating rink, zoo, swimming pool, park, concert, arcade, amusement park or anywhere children congregate. The offenders are there watching and waiting for the right moment!
  • DO NOT put your child’s name on the outside of their backpacks, T-shirts or any clothing. This gives the offender the opportunity to call their name.
  • Check out summer camps before sending your child to one.
  • Give your child a pass word that only both of you know and change it regularly.
  • Have your child memorize more than one phone number so they can call others if you are not available.
  • Make sure plans for a child to visit a friend’s house have been confirmed with either parents or caretakers to ensure someone is at home.
  • Have your child’s picture updated in an ID packet for quick reference when needed.
  • When you see a child screaming, make sure you let the person know you have noticed this action. If you make someone mad or embarrassed, it is okay. You can let them know you were