If adults truly need help, they should ask another adult. Under no circumstances should a child get into a car with someone they don t know, or accept money, even if it s for a job from a stranger. Make a scene to get attention, even if it seems that no one else is around. Attention must be paid Ultimately, children and parents must also depend on their communities for protection. Legislation needs to be continually supported so that sexual offenders serve their full sentences, and are monitored after release.
Individual efforts do make a difference.
Robert Iseli, the father of Lee, became active in promoting children s safety, including work on an amendment to Oregon s constitution that would not allow child pornography to fall under the protection of free speech. Employers need to commit to doing background checks on potential hires if employees have extended contact with children. Perhaps most importantly, we must be vigilant to sudden situations. So many times we worry about overreaction or potential embarrassment. When in doubt, Mitchell said, check it out.