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Megan's Law Sexual Offender Registry
Protecting Yourself and
Your Family
Child molesters have
well-developed techniques for luring victims. They are able to seduce
children with attention, affection and gifts; and have hobbies and interests
appealing to children. Generally, they are skilled at identifying vulnerable victims and
are able to identify better with children than adults.
Teach your children to avoid situations that put them in danger of abuse,
molestation or abduction. Help protect your child by establishing a home
environment where your child feels safe to tell you anything, without fear
of shame, ridicule or punishment.
A safe and supportive home environment, combined with clear instructions
about what behavior is acceptable and what is not, will guide your child's
actions and encourage your child to tell you if something improper happens.
It is best to teach your child to avoid certain situations or actions.
Children should know from an early age that some behavior is not
acceptable, and that they have the right to tell an adult to leave them
alone.
Here are some specific rules you can teach your child:
- Stay away from people who call you near
their car.
- If someone tries to take you away, yell,
"This person is not my father (or mother)" and scream.
- If you get lost in a store, find another
mom with children or go to the checkout counter. Don't wander around on
your own.
- You don't have to keep secrets from your
parents. No one can hurt your parents or pets if you tell what happened.
- No one should touch you in the parts
covered by your bathing suit, and you should not be asked to touch
anyone there.
- Don't let anyone take your picture
without permission from your parents or teacher.
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