Be Alert!

Never leave your child alone, even in a car
Listen to your child when he/ she says he/she does not want to be with someone
Get to know your child's friends and activities
Be cautious if someone is showing an excessive amount of interest in your child
Be aware of changes in your child's behaviour
Be sure that your child's school or nursery does not allow anyone other than yourself or someone you have identified to collect your child from school
Talk to your child about who to talk to or who to call if lost or separated from parent or guardian when away from home
ALWAYS listen to your child when he/she wants to talk to you about something and ALWAYS believe what your child is telling you

Words your child needs to hear