Help Wanted
5 things you can do today:
- Talk to your kids about safety. Let them know they are allowed to defend themselves, that you trust
their instincts, and remind them that a safe adult will never ask a kid for help, will never try to get them to
come closer, get in the car, or keep a secret.
- Contact your local legislators and let them know that reasonable legislation to protect children from
predators is a priority for you. Make a list of
family-oriented businesses you frequent, and spend a few minutes finding out what security policies they have:
do they keep a list of local offenders and have a security
cameras in higher-risk areas [exits, restroom doors, etc]?
- Go to your PTA or other parent organization, and
encourage them to take a look at the
Take 25 program from NCMEC.
If we all find 'teachable moments' in our daily lives to educate
children about personal safety, we may be able to curb the
horrifying numbers of children that are preyed upon each year.
- Secure your computers! Check out these quick tips from
NetSmartz, and talk to your kids about it. Most importantly -
don't send your kids online alone. Show them, guide them, and
monitor them!
- Donate! Operating costs for 2008 are budgeted at $2570. That will cover websites, training, necessary consulting, and materials. We've received about $200 dollars in donations so far this year. Check out the Shop & Support page for ways to contribute to Wash-CAP's work.