From the National Center for Missing and Exploited Kids-
Before Halloweed-
- Plan a trick-or-treating route in familar neighborhoods with well-lit streets
-Make sure children know your cell number, their home phone number and address in case you are seperated
-Consider giving children a cell phone in case you get seperated
-Teach children how to dial 911 in case of an emergency
- Teach children to say "No!" in a loud voice if someone tries to get them to go somewhere, accept anything other then a treat or leave with them. Tell them to try everything they can to escape, including yelling, hitting and kicking.
On Halloween
-Make sure older children take friends and stay together while trick-or-treating
-Never send younger children out alone
-Always walk younger children to the door to receive treats
-Don't let children enter a home unless you are with them
-Be sure children do not approach any vehicle, occupied or not, unless you are with them