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· Teach them how to dial 911 and advise the operator of their age and that they need help.

· Teach your children not to accept rides and gifts from strangers. Tell them it's OK to say no.

· Teach your children to get permission before getting a ride or going anywhere with someone.

· Have a plan in case your child gets separated from you in public.

· Teach your children to stay in groups with their friends when going anywhere.

· Parent and child need to agree on a simple code word for emergency situations. A trusted adult who knows the code word can pick up your child, and your child knows it is OK to go with them.

· Parents need to provide their children’s contact information (phone numbers where they can be reached, including home, office & cell phone).