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Child molesters and abductors usually look like everyday people. Tell your kids not to talk to adults they do not know. Anytime they are approached by an adult they should check with a parent or trusted adult immediately.

HOW CHILD MOLESTERS AND ABDUCTORS GAIN A CHILD'S CONFIDENCE

Often times they will befriend a child by asking for help. Some examples are:

Asking to help find a lost pet; asking directions to someone's house
Offering reward money for assistance
Saying Mom or Dad have been hurt or need their help
Acting like an undercover police officer (children should only approach uniformed police officers, and/or marked police cars).

They may also gain your child's trust by very minor contacts over several days, such as saying hello to them repeatedly. Make sure your children know to tell you if a stranger is trying to make friends with them.

Role Play With Your Kids

Act like a stranger and see how your children react. Teach them the proper way to respond.
Kids should:

Run away.
Yell loudly
Say exactly what is happening
Examples:
"Help, this is not my Dad."
"Help, this is not my Mom."
"Help, I'm being kidnapped."
"Help, call the police."

If children just scream, people may think they are only throwing a
temper tantrum. The more you practice the better your children will be at responding to difficult situations.