"Child abuse prevention begins with family conversations....
"Every week, dozens of parents, guardians and leaders at youth-serving organizations tell me that they want to do whatever they can do to keep their children safe from abuse. One such tool is the state's sex offender registry. Accessible by the Internet, sex offender registries provide a simple map and list of people who have committed sexual crimes against children, or sexually violent crimes against adults....
"First, make time to talk to your child about safety. It only takes about 25 minutes, and it's not as difficult as it seems. Simple conversation starters can be found at the Baltimore Child Abuse Center's website, bcaci.org, and include age-appropriate questions such as: "What would you do if someone called the house or knocked on the door when I wasn't home?" or "Have you and your friends talked about what types of pictures are OK to post online?" The answers you get will open the door to further discussions about your family's safety rules...."
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