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Tips To Protect Children

7/14/2015

Child Abduction
Prevention
www.tucsonaz.gov/police/child--abduction

I thought this would be helpful for both kids and parents to have options and confidence in an uncertain situation.

Yell, Kick, & Scream - This may seem obvious, but many
children freeze when they are grabbed by strangers. Kidnappers want children to
go along quietly. Yell - "This person is a stranger!"
Kick - kidnapper's foot, groin, or knee.
Scream.

Area Code & Phone Number - Make sure your child knows
your area code and phone number. Does your child know how to make a collect call
or dial in case of an emergency? Teach your child not to give
your phone number or address to strangers.

Buddy System - A child alone is an easy target. Encourage
your children to use the buddy system and to watch out for each other.

Current Photos & Records - Get photos taken every 6
months of your children and keep a photo on your person at all times.
Fingerprints should be taken by a law enforcement, (TPD can assist you. More
info here).
Copies of their dental and medical records are a must.

Lure Tactics - " I have lost my puppy. Will you help me
find him?" "I'll give you $10 if you'll help me put this in the car."
Parents, teach your children how to respond to these people. It is best to
ignore them, avoid any conversation, and run.

Family Code Word - Parents, a code word is a lock and key
for your child. "Your Mom and Dad have been in a car wreck. You need come
with me right now!" Child: " What is the code word?" If they don't
know it then child doesn't go. The child runs away from that person and tells
whomever is responsible for them--teacher or parent--what happened. Get a
description of the perpetrator if possible.

Separation Plan - Teach your children to go to a cashier or
ticket booth if they are separated from you while at a mall, amusement park, or
any place you travel.

Check Route to School - The route to school should be
established by a parent and under no circumstances should the child deviate from
that route. Avoid alleys, etc.

Notify School - Make sure the school will notify you if
your child does not arrive at school. Let the principal know who is authorized
to pick up your child.

Communication - Keep good communication lines open with
your children.

Neighbors - Organize a Neighborhood Watch group and participate in a safe
home program.

Child's Clothes - Make a mental note of what your child
wears every day! Do not put your child's name on the outside of the clothing
because it allows a stranger to become verbally intimate with your child. Put
the name on inside of clothes.

AZ Confidential Intermediary Program Info

7/6/2015

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I am often asked about adoption searches in AZ. I want to take a moment and let folks know about the Confidential Intermediary Program in AZ. I hope it will help many who are searching for answers regarding finding family.

There are options for locating/contacting your birth parent, adopted child, or sibling(s) in our State. You might contact Catholic Social Services to see if an adoption was handled by their organization. In fact, Catholic Social Services will often cooperate in the reuniting process where many other organizations in AZ are 'closed file'. There are a few other cooperative sources, but I recommend to folks to contact a Confidential Intermediary (CI). A CI is a person licensed by the State Supreme Court to open the 'closed file'. Those who are searching do not need court permission to engage a CI. Read more about State of Arizona Confidential Intermediaries below:

https://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/26/CIP/pdf/2011/CIPBrochure2011.pdf
and:
https://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/26/CIP/pdf/2011/SIXBrochure2011.pdf

Please contact a certified CI for more information.

Best wishes,
Michele

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Michele Yontef Tucson Private Investigator

Tips To Protect Children

AZ Confidential Intermediary Program Info

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