safety counts: protecting our children in the 21st century

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Childs Full Name:

_______________________

Attachrecent photo(i.e. school photo)

Protecting Our Children in the 21st CenturyDear Neighbor,

Recent data spells out a troubling reality forparents: nearly 800,000 children may be reportedmissing this year (about 2,200 a day). While mostare never in real danger and will be found relativelyquickly, some, sadly, are never seen again. Roughly114,000 children face actual abduction aempts

every year.e minutes and hours immediately following a childsdisappearance are the most critical. New York States Amber Alert helpsget the word out quickly to the public and to local law enforcementagencies that abduction has occurred. However, there are extraprecautions that parents can take. To help parents have easy access tomuch of the information they will need to provide local authorities, Ihave put together a Child Safety Record. Fill out this record with yourchild, and keep it in a safe and readily available location.

Once completed, these documents will contain a detailedprole of the missing child and in a race against time, can helpauthorities nd him or her more quickly. Ive also included ten of the

most common tips advised by law enforcement to protect your child.As unlikely as it is that your child will ever be in this situation,

should that happen, you will be glad you took the time to record thisvital information into one document. As always, feel free to contactmy o ce with any questions or if I can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

Shirley L. Huntley10th Senatorial District

Tis is your childsprivate record

of personalinformation to begiven to police

if it is ever needed.

Keep thisrecord in a

sae andaccessiblelocation

CHILDSAFETYRECORD


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Identiying CharacteristicsHeight: _______ Weight: _______ D.O.B.: _________________

Hair color/description (long/short, curly/straight):

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Eye Color:_________________ Race: _____________________

Glasses yes no Contact lenses yes no

Braces/Type: yes no _____________________________

Particular mannerisms: _________________________________

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Clothing Size: ___________________ Shoe Size:___________

Physical Handicaps: ___________________________________

Hand Preference:___________

Childs avorite...Foods: _____________________________________________

Activities: ____________________________________________

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List o Childs Best riends1. _______________________ ( ) __________________ Name phone number

_____________________________________________________Street City State Zip

2. _______________________ ( ) __________________Name phone number

_____________________________________________________Street City State Zip

Medical Records

Doctors Name:_______________________________________

Phone Number:_______________________________________

__________________________________________________________Street City State Zip

Childs Blood Type: ____________________________________

Medications: _________________________________________

Allergies: ____________________________________________

Chronic Illnesses: _____________________________________

Hospital where born: __________________________________

Dental RecordsDentists Name: ______________________________________

Phone Number: _______________________________________

__________________________________________________________Street City State Zip

Attach copy of dental records here, if available (X-ray)

Fingerprints:

rightthumb

leftthumb

rightindex

leftindex

rightmiddle

leftmiddle

rightring

leftring

rightpinkie

leftpinkie

s Identifcation Record

You can take thisform to your localpolice departmentwith your child.


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2) Make sure that your child has memorized your homenumber, your address, and 911.

3) Identify registered offenders in your area(http://www.familywatchdog.us/).4) Teach your child the buddy system and toalways walk with at least one other friend.

5) Practice drills with your child that includewhen they are accidentally separated from you ina public place, or in the event that they have beenkidnapped.

6) Teach your child to yell youre not my parent if theyare approached by someone they dont know.

7) Many abductions occur at the hands of family and friends. If someone otherthan yourself is sent to pick up your child, develop a safe word with yourchild and have that person tell your child the safe word. If that person doesnot know the safe word, your child should know not to go with them.

8) Restrict your childs access to the internet know what sites your child isvisiting and who they are talking to.

9) Watch for sudden behavioral changes in your child that may cause them todrop their guard or not consider the possible dangers of certain situations.

10) Talk with your child and help them think proactively about how they canprotect themselves when you are not with them.

TIPSFOR PROTECTINGYOUR CHILD

1) Dont just preach stranger danger teachyour child to recognize and avoid situations thatmay actually place them in danger.

For more inormation about the AmberAlert Plan, call the Missing and ExploitedChildren Clearinghouse at1-800-FIND-KID (1-800-346-3543) orwww.criminaljustice.ny.gov/missing

NATIONAL HOTLINES:

Child Find o America1-800-I-AM-LOST (1-800-426-5678)1-800-A-WAY-OUT (1-800-292-9688)Parent Helpline1-800-716-3468www.childfndoamerica.org

National Center or Missing

and Exploited Children1-800-843-5678www.missingkids.com

Covenant House Nineline Runaways1-800-999-9999www.nineline.org

MoreResourcesFor Parents

#533 Rev: 3/2012

DistrictOffice:161-10JamaicaAvenue,Suite504Jamaica,NewYork11432(718)523-3069

AlbanyOffice:508LegislativeOfficeBldg.Albany,NewYork12247(518)455-3531

Website:huntley.nysenate.govEmail:[email protected]

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ShirleyL.Huntley10thSenatorialDistrict

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