Teach your child his/her full name, address, telephone number (including area code for long distance).

Show and Tell

Show your child how to dial 911 and how to ask for help.

Tell your child to never answer the telephone if she/he is home alone or tell someone on the phone they are home alone.

Teach your child to scream "I DON'T KNOW YOU" if someone attempts to force your child to accompany them.

Tell them that no one has the right to touch them or make them feel uncomfortable and it's O.K. to tell you.

Show your child your love by becoming involved in his/her activities.

Source: FDLE Missing Children Endangered Persons Information Clearing House http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/mcicsearch/SafetyTips.asp

Sign up for alerts when a sexual predator or offender moves into your neighborhood at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.  You can also add the address of your work, child's school, daycare, parks you frequent etc. once you create your account.  Great service to help you stay safe!

Florida Offender Alert System:

http://www.floridaoffenderalert.com/