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Welcome!
Welcome to the June, 2005 Edition of Salem SafeKids
News!
As
June marks the official start of summer with children having a
bit more time on their hands, it's only fitting that we devote
this month's issue to child safety.
Our
best wishes to you for a happy and fun filled summer season!
Salem SafeKids
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10 Child Safety Tips
1)
Don't let your child wear
clothing with his or her name on it. A child will tend to pay
attention to anyone calling him or her by name.
2) Videotape and take photos of your child two or three times per year, including profile shots.
3)
Do not leave a child unattended while shopping, visiting with neighbors or friends, or running errands. Under no circumstances should you leave a child alone in a car or truck.
4)
Make sure your child always checks with you before going anywhere with anyone.
5)
Make sure your child learns his or her address and phone number at an early age. A second phone number of a friend or relative is also helpful.
6)
Teach your child how to make a collect phone call, and to begin with "Operator...I'm in trouble; I need your help."
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10 Child Safety Tips
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7)
If your child is a
latch-key kid, make sure that he or she knows to keep all
doors and windows locked, never let anyone know that he or she
is alone, and never let anyone in the house, not even someone
claiming to be a police officer or from the fire department.
Those kinds of professionals know to forcibly enter in case of
an emergency.
8)
Know whether your child is left or right handed.
9)
Keep a growth chart of your child; know his or her height.
10)
Make sure your child knows to scream and run if approached in an alarming way by anyone. Your child should be taught to ALWAYS tell you immediately if he or she is approached by a stranger who asks for help, offers candy/gifts, or frightens him/her in anyway. Your child should know to make you aware of anytime he or she feels uncomfortable with ANYONE.
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Salem
Safe Kids Quick Stats
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The
SafeKids email network now reaches over 150
families in the Salem area.
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Website
traffic form June 2005 will exceed 7,000 hits to
the Salem SafeKids website
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Meeting
Reminder
June 30th, 7:30 PM
Kelley Library
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Sign
Sponsor Needed
Working
with Salem's DPW and Police Department, we have received
approval to have SafeKids Sings posted on some of the
main entryways to our neighborhoods. Similar to
the traditional "You re Entering a CrimeWatch
Neighborhood" sign, the new Salem
SafeKids signs measure 12"x18" with a
similar layout to a No Parking sign. We send a very
clear message- If you are thinking of committing a
crime against a child- THINK AGAIN!
Offered
at a reduced rate of $30.00 per sign, Salem Safekids
is looking for a sign sponsor. The total for this
sponsorship is well under $200.00. If you are a
local business owner, or individual who would like to
offer support to our sign placement program, you are
invited to please attend our next meeting for more
information!
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Volunteers
Wanted
Active
assistance is needed in the following areas:
Neighborhood
Advocates- willing
to invest a small amount of time weekly to offer
"additional eyes" in our community.
Internet
Research- We are looking to create an information
portal for our community with resources available
on-line in one convenient location. Internet research volunteers can contribute what time
they are able to recommend additional child safety and
pertinent content for the Safe Kids website
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Remember-
If you found information in our newsletter helpful, please
forward it to others!
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