Protective BehaviorsProtective Behaviorsfor adults and childrenfor adults and children

                      

     

                                                                                                  

• Do not use “good touch/bad touch” language.

• Stranger danger – sometimes a stranger is all they have for help.

• Talk about the “uh-oh” feeling – trust it!• Teach your child he/she has the right to say

no to an adult.• Teach your child if he/she said no and it

didn’t work, it is never their fault.

TALKING WITH CHILDRENTALKING WITH CHILDREN

PROBLEM SOLVINGPROBLEM SOLVING

What would you do if … What could you do if … Who could you tell if …

– Child should name 5 people they can trust

– Child should name safe places to go Encourage your children to talk about their

feelings Explore the concept of secrets (good versus bad)

FIRST RULE OF SAFETYFIRST RULE OF SAFETY

Where the child is going.

Who the child is with.

When the child will be back.

Adults also need to follow this rule

PRACTICE BEING SAFEPRACTICE BEING SAFE

Use protective behaviors ALL the time Be aware of your surroundings

– At home: Know neighbors and their vehicles

– On the street: Know the area, ID safe locations Learn safe routes for walking/jogging/biking

– Well lit

– Populated

PRACTICE BEING SAFEPRACTICE BEING SAFE

Lock doors and windows– At home: deadbolts, bars/sticks in runner– In your car: crack your window to talk

NEVER leave children alone in a vehicleMake sure children know their phone

number and a number to get in touch with a parent

Have back-up plans

PRACTICE BEING SAFEPRACTICE BEING SAFE

Don’t give out personal information on the computer.

Carry a cell phone – Keep it charged– 911: Give your location first

Trust but verify!– Ask for identification– CCAP, SORP, Google, etc.

POINTS OF INTERESTPOINTS OF INTERESTCrime Triangle Model

– Desire– Ability– Opportunity

Children and adults who know how to stand up for themselves assertively are less likely to become victims.

Mindset: Rehearse what you would doMost sexual assaults are committed by

someone known to the victim.

MOST IMPORTANTMOST IMPORTANTLook, listen and trust your instincts.Get involved with your children and

their interest early in their lives and STAY involved

Talk WITH your children (not to them)Do not stop communicating with your

child as he/she grows.Practice what you preach.

WEB SITESWEB SITES

Wisconsin Sex Offender Program (SORP)– http://offender.doc.state.wi.us/public/

Wisconsin Circuit Court Access Program (CCAP)– http://wcca.wicourts.gov/index.xsl

Wisconsin Department of Corrections– http://offender.doc.state.wi.us/lop/

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children– http://www.missingkids.com/Publications/Safety