- Listen to your children, trust their feelings

- Wait with your child at the bus stop, don't leave them alone

- Have your child call when they get to a destination

- Set specific times to come home/check in while playing

- Set designated meeting spots if get separated

- Teach your child their phone number, address, full name and parents first and last names

- Teach your child how and when to call 911

- Post family members phone #'s by the phone

- Meet your child's friends and parents before allowing them to go to their house

- Know your neighbors

- Designate a safe house in your neighborhood for your  child to go if they are locked out

- Develop code words/phrases to use in an emergency

- Avoid putting your childs' name on the outside of clothing or backpacks

- Never leave your child alone in the car

- Thoroughly check out babysitters / daycares

- Check the local Police Department for known sex offenders living in your area, or do a search with the State Police.

CHILDREN

- Stay in groups with an adult, don't go off by yourself

- Trust your feelings, the "butterflies" in your stomach

- Don't ever tell a stranger your name

- Don't ever accept anything from a stranger (ice cream, candy, soda etc.)

- Don't try to help a stranger (looking for lost pet, or needing directions etc.) Adults need help from adults not children

- Never ever get in a car with a stranger

- Tell your parents if a stranger approaches you, tries to talk to you, or tries to hurt you in any way

- Don't play outside after dark

- Know your phone number, address, and parents names

- Know an emergency name and number (Grandparents, neighbor)

- If home alone, don't answer the phone or open the door - keep the doors locked!

- Know how and when to dial 911