Womens Safety & Child Safety Tips

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Women and Childrens Safety

As moms, women put themselves last most of the time, but your safety is just as important as your childrens.

Single moms can be especially vulnerable to victimization. By virtue of being the only adult in the household with children, you and your children can be perceived as easy prey.

• If you think you're being followed turn around and look. You need to know for sure what you're dealing with, if anything, and the act of simply turning and looking at who's following you may be enough to make them stay away from you.

Avoid dark parking lots if you're alone. If you can't avoid this then see if there is security on duty that can walk you to your car. Keep your travel plans, and daily routine off the internet. Do not ever Tweet or post on Facebook your current whereabouts or travel plans.




• Don't fight for your belongings. If you find yourself a victim of a purse snatching, or a car jacking do not fight. Material things are replaceable. You are not.

Is it possible that the man you're dating is dangerous? Know the early warning signs:

• He’s usually an egomaniac.
• He likes violence in movies and sports.
• He abuses alcohol and/or drugs.
• He may be mean to animals
• He’s macho and sexist.

But an absence of these signs doesn’t guarantee womens safety, the signs are simply an early warning to escape from him as soon as possible.

Batterers, stalkers, and date-rapists often commit all three offenses over time. They’re essentially selfish bullies who think they’re entitled to do whatever they want to their victims.

Intuition and instinct are powerful womens safety tools. If your gut tells you there is something dangerous about someone you've met, listen to it.

Teach Your Kids to Stay Safe

• Never approach a stranger standing near a car, truck or van. Teach your kids that if a stranger calls them over to their to run in the opposite direction and look for other people.
• On school field trips always stay with your group and chaperone. It's best if you can chaperone trips, but that's not always possible, so make sure your kids know never to wander off alone, and to take a buddy when using public restrooms.



• Memorize your phone number and address. Make sure your child knows your cell phone number and address by heart.
• Don't write your name anywhere where strangers can see it. Personalized backpacks are fun but displaying your childs name where strangers can see it, isn't a good move,
• Don't take gifts from anyone without a parents permission. Make sure your kids know they can't take anything from anyone, no matter how small it may seem, without your permission first.
• Never go 'door to door' to sell anything without an adult. Your child may feel inclined to take the initiative to go 'door to door' on their own when trying to fund raise for their school or club. Make sure they know they must have your permission and always be with an adult.

Repeat to your kids over and over to NEVER go anywhere without your OK, and to ALWAYS tell you the truth – NO secrets. Your child must trust you with the truth.

These are the basics that every child should know. Familiarize yourself and your children with all the stranger danger tips at crime-safety-security.com.

In addition, make sure you know your children's friends, their families, their babysitter, and those they baby-sit. Get as much information as you can. In all, stay fully involved in your child’s life.

Predators avoid kids with watchful parents. Volunteer to chaperone activities, especially overnight trips. Stay actively involved in your children’s lives. Always know where they are, who they’re with, and what they’re doing.