Safety Resources for Kids
Teaching children to be safe is a goal that parents share with their communities. When working with children concerning safety, it is important to look at what resources are available to help you put together a safety program.
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Kidsafe
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Kidsafe.com has a number of articles on its website concerning safety on the Internet, Amber Alerts, car safety and school safety, among other topics. It also has a newsletter you can subscribe to for free.
Fire Department
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Your local fire department can be an excellent source of fire safety information. Many provide firefighters to give group talks concerning fire safety at no additional charge.
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Police Department
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A local police department or sheriff's department can also provide children with safety advice, and may even permit a tour of their facilities. Fingerprints are also usually given at no charge.
Child Safety Resources
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Childsafetyresources.com is another website that has links to information on child safety. Topics include swimming pool and spa safety, toy safety and food safety.
Sexual Abuse
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The Guardian of Angels Foundation has an informative pamphlet on the sexual abuse of children. It offers valuable information on how to coach your child to behave if an adult should attempt to assault them sexually.
Missing and Exploited Children
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The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children offers education on safety and prevention of abduction by teaching children how to react in dangerous situations.
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