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PROFILE OF A CHOSEN VICTIM:
Jessica is a sweet little girl who walks to school by herself everyday. She is shy and looks down at the ground as she walks, oblivious to the people or situations around her. She takes small steps and looks like she might be lost.
Whether Jessica is a ficticious character, or your child, this example of her pattern of behavior is a profile of a victim.
CHOOSING A LIKELY VICTIM:
We're not telling you this so that your child becomes a likely victim. We're educating you and your child on how NOT to be a victim. If you understand what a victim IS, then you can transform your child into what a victim ISN'T.
WHAT TO DO TO AVOID BEING A VICTIM:
Your child should walk with his or her head up, taking large forward steps. They should look ahead of them and notice what's there. They should always look (or appear to look) like they know where they are going.
An abductor or attacker is always looking for an easy victim. If your child is PERCEIVED to be an easy victim, he or she is more likely to BE a victim. That sounds very simplistic, and it is! Teach your child to be more assertive. Teach them to walk and carry themself WITH AUTHORITY.
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