Child Safety / Stranger Danger

Parents around the country are more concerned than ever about the safety of their children. Parents constantly worry about stranger abduction and about their child being sexually molested. Although there is a myriad of information available to the public about keeping kids safe, it has become confusing for parents to sort through the vast amount of "expert" opinion.

About the Presentation

In this 1.5-hour presentation, we will discuss child safety from a logical viewpoint, provide you with pertinent statistics, dispel some old myths, and show you how you can enhance your child's safety. This presentation contains information on predators and how they are able to win your confidence and lure your child. We will provide you with information on the signals of intuition and the ways to capitalize on those "gut feelings" to better protect your child. Basic information is provided on what parents need to teach their children so they can begin to learn to protect themselves and develop their own instincts in the process. We also provide parents with the "signs and symptoms" of sexual abuse so they can recognize potential problems should they arise.

Schedule a Presentation

The State College Police Department offers a "Stranger Danger" program for children. To help teach children who a stranger is they are shown a number of pictures including pictures of people who appear smiling and friendly and others where the person appears to look scary. This illustration helps kids learn that strangers aren't just people who look scary, but are people that they don't know. Contact the Community Relations and Crime Prevention Specialist at the State College Police Department to schedule a "Stranger Danger" program for your class or organization, call 814-234-7150 or email the Police Department