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Books for adults to
use to guide discussions with children:
Bahr, Amy C. (j362.7044 B148I)
It's OK to Say No
Bahr's book is for parents and children to read together to
promote body safety. Dangerous situations in which a child should
say "no" are discussed in a straightforward, non-threatening way.
Buschman, Janis (j362.7044 B961s)
Strangers Don't Look Like the Big Bad
Wolf
Designed to make preschoolers aware of the dangers of child
abduction, this book takes everyday situations and presents them in
story form. Included are discussion questions and guidelines for
both parents and young children.
Hubbard, Kate (j362.7044 H861h)
Help Yourself to Safety
This safety education guide leads children through awareness and
prevention concepts dealing with molestation and abduction. The
story is a starting point for ongoing discussion about personal
safety.
Meyer, Linda (j362.7 M575s)
Safety Zone
Subtitled "A Book Teaching Child Abduction Prevention Skills"
there are pages here for parent and child to read together and
discuss. Role playing suggestions that reinforce the skills are
given as well as ways for creating a safer environment in a
community.
Newman, Susan (j362.7044 N468n)
Never Say "Yes" to a Stranger
Various potentially dangerous situations involving seemingly
nice strangers are presented in a format meant for adults to read
aloud and discuss with children. The chapters are arranged so that
those for younger children come first, the later chapters involve
situations and responses suitable for older children. (Available in
video)
Saunders, Pete (j362.7044 Sa56f)
Feeling Safe
Besides discussing unkind people and bullies, this book tells
how to deal with advances made by strangers and talks to children
about ways of looking after themselves and making sure they feel
safe.
Vogel, Carole (j362.704 V862d)
The Dangers of Strangers
It is a sad fact that children need to be told that not all
people are nice and that some even want to hurt children. Forceful
language and sometimes frightening illustrations combine to warn
children to be wary of strangers
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For older children:
Girard, Linda (j362.7044 G441w)
Who Is a Stranger and What
Should I Do?
Telephone and doorbell safety rules are given, but the
Never, Never Rule is emphasized: "Never, never take a walk
or a ride with a stranger." Children are encouraged to
discuss with parents and teachers what to do if a stranger
approaches.
Hyde, Margaret (j362.74 H994m)
Missing Children
Writing for preteens and teens, Hyde talks about
runaways, parental abductions and abductions by strangers.
She gives suggestions for ways that young adults can help
stem these severe problems that she says have reached
epidemic proportions.
Kyte, Kathy S. (j362.88 K999p)
Play It Safe: The Kids' Guide to
Personal Safety and Crime Prevention
This book will help children and teens take charge of
their safety at home and away from home: on the streets, on
public transportation and at schools, parks and other public
places. It includes expert advice from police and from
criminals, and gives sample situations to test safety
skills.
Books for
adults:
Arenberg, Gerald (362.7044 Ar33p)
Preventing Missing Children: A
Parental Guide to Child Security
Taking a preventative approach to the problem of missing
children, this book seeks to educate parents and motivate
them to action. It is endorsed by the National Association
of Chiefs of Police and was written by that group's
Executive Director.
Hechinger, Grace (362.88 H354h)
How to Raise a Street-Smart
Child
Good information is given on children as crime victims,
telling parents how to raise children to be aware of the
crime and danger around them without making them unduly
fearful or paranoid. (Available in video.)
Schaefer, Michael (362.88 Sch13c)
Child Snatching
Schaefer is the Director of the K-I.D. Fingerprint
Identification Program. Here he answers many questions and
concerns about fingerprinting, and he stresses safety
awareness. He also suggests some preventative measures a
working single parent can take to protect the child who is
home alone.
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