Child Safety Checklist
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Does your child know what to do if lost? |
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Have you ever discussed peer pressure with your child? |
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Have you ever discussed with your child what abnormal behavior is? |
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Have you discussed when your child should get out of a friend’s car? |
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Have you discussed with your children what should be done if they find themselves at a questionable party? |
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Have you ever taken a walking tour of your neighborhood? |
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Have you physically checked out the facilities your child attends such as day care or school, sports facilities, or other play areas? |
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Does your child know when to reject adult authority? |
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Have you ever discussed emergency procedures with your child? |
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Does your child carry personal identification and medical information? |
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Are you and your child prompt? |
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Do you know if your child is a follower? |
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Do you know if your child is a wanderer? |
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Can you accout for your child’s whereabouts hourly? |
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Have you discussed with your child who might be the best people to approach if he or she needs help? |
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Have you ever done any public transportation training with your child? |
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Do you know specifically how much money your child has to spend? |
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In the presence of your child, do you display a positive attitude toward the police and the law? |
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Is your home a gathering place for kids? If no, have you thought why? If no, do you know whose house is a gathering place for kids? |
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Do you know the telephone numbers and addresses of your child’s friends? |
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Have you met the parents of your child’s friends? |
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Listen to your child? |
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Spend enough time with your child? |
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Does your child know how and where to reach you at any time? |
IF YOU ANSWERED “NO” TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS, CONSIDER A CHANGE IN BEHAVIOR TO INCREASE YOUR CHILD'S SECURITY.
Checklist courtesy of the Washington State Crime Prevention Association.