► To recite his/her name, address and phone number.
Sometimes putting this information in a simple
song helps a child remember.
► To never get in a car with anyone unless Mom or
Dad say it is okay.
► To use a secret code word (if your child is old
enough) if someone else is picking him/her up
(set up the code word with the designated person
ahead of time). Teach your child to always ask for
that code word while standing a safe distance from
the vehicle, before getting into anyone else’s car.
► Not to get into cars or go into houses of neighbors
he/she doesn't know very well. Go over a list of
acceptable neighbors.
► That, if lost or in danger, he/she can locate a pay
phone or a public phone and dial 9-1-1 for free.
► To never use a public restroom alone.
► That it is okay to say “No” to adults.
► To be as loud as possible if he/she is in danger.
► That it’s okay to use physical violence, such as
kicking or hitting, if he/she needs to protect himself/
herself from danger.
► To never exit an area (such as a store, mall
or zoo), even if the person helping asks him/her
to step outside.
► To identify employee uniforms and to approach
uniformed personnel if he/she is in danger.
► To approach a police officer if he/she has a problem.
If a police officer or employee is not in sight,
the next best person to ask for help is a woman
with children. (Your child should not go anywhere
with her; simply ask her to find help.)
► The correct names for body parts and, which parts
are unacceptable for others to touch, i.e., anything
covered by a bathing suit.
► To shout “No” or “Stop” if someone touches him/
her inappropriately.