2. Be watchful. Look out for adults or teenagers who pay an unusual amount of attention to your children, spend large amounts of time with your child, or give gifts to your child.

 

3. Check everyone. Including baby sitters, neighbors, relatives, youth leaders, teachers and coaches.

 

4. Talk to your children. Make sure your children know how to recognize inappropriate touching if it happens to them, and make sure they know what to do.

 

5. Teach your children to be careful on the Internet. Don't assume for a moment that your kids are safe online. Make them aware of the dangers.

 

By freelance writer Robert Liparulo.