The average convicted murderer spends only 5.5 years in prison. 1 out of 8 violent offenders in state prisons is serving time for victimizing a child. This totals 40,000 young victims. There is a greater chance of being a violent crime victim than of being injured in a motor vehicle accident. Our goal is not to protect children s rights, it is to establish children s rights.
Nothing is more important than the safety and protection of our children.
Education and prevention can be the key to giving children the tools necessary to protect their own safety. Teach your child the buddy system. Typically, the child that is alone is the child that is vulnerable. Show your child the safest places to play, and areas to avoid, like dark alleys or adults without kids who are hanging around the playground or school. Keep a current photo and finger prints.