| - Be safe Keep doors locked. Carry a cell phone | | | | - Run away In a kidnapping attempt the goal is to get |
| - Be constantly aware of your surroundings Keep your | | | | away, not beat up the attacker. Once he/she lets go, |
| eyes up and scanning. Keep your ears open and | | | | run! |
| listening. | | | | - Draw attention Scream "FIRE" or "CALL 911". People |
| - Follow your instincts Always listen to your gut instinct; | | | | are less likely to come to your aid if you simply yell for |
| it should always be taken seriously. | | | | help. |
| - Change your public routine occasionally When it | | | | - Put something between the kidnapper and you Run |
| comes to your route and times-- mix it up! If you were | | | | into a crowd of people, in a busy street or anything |
| being watched it would make it more difficult for your | | | | that may slow him/her down. |
| abductors. | | | | - Grab onto something Grabbing onto a person would |
| - Have a plan Imagine how you would react to various | | | | force them to get involved. Go for the stronger looking |
| abduction situations. The element of surprise will then | | | | person. This technique should be taught to all children. |
| switch to your favor if you don't have to try to think of | | | | - Fight as if your life depended on it It does. Fight |
| something in the heat of the moment. | | | | dirty--aim for the eyes, nose, throat or groin. Use your |
| - Be ready to react Your hesitation could cost you | | | | knuckles, elbows, knees and feet. |
| your life! You have a plan, use it. | | | | These techniques for preventing kidnapping or avoiding |
| - Carry a security device A personal alarm that is | | | | abductions should be taught at all children as they are |
| activated be pulling a pin out. Weapons are useful only | | | | targets simply by the nature of their innocence. If you |
| if you know how to use them. A kubotan key fob can | | | | want to never be in the helpless situations often |
| be helpful if carried in your hand and ready. Mace | | | | depicted on television and in the movies, familiarize |
| spray or tasers, while effective when used properly, | | | | yourself with these techniques and share them with |
| can be your worst enemy if taken from you and used | | | | your loved ones. |
| against you. | | | | |