Children can be victims of a wide range of criminal actions. You should talk with your children about their potential as victims. Letting a parent know where the child is going and when they are to return home. Informing children that they should respect police officers. Children being able to freely tell their parent about their having conversations or contact with people who do or suggest doing bad things.
Children are extremely vulnerable to grown-ups and peer pressure.
Parents are the best line of defense in protecting their children from harm. A parent's ability to create and maintain an open relationship with their child is critical. A neighborhood watch program consists of Neighbors watching out for neighbors and taking the time to learn what is normal for their neighborhood and what is not normal. Neighborhood watch members immediately reporting anything that is suspecious or out of the ordinary to the Police Department. Periodically, meeting with your neighbors to discuss issues and perhaps inviting experts to address specific concerns.