The Parent’s Guide to Kidnapping Prevention at School

Kidnapping Prevention at School is important, a school is a place for children to be safe and learn. Unfortunately, schools are not always the safest environment for students. This is mainly due to the risk of kidnapping that children face in school. Children are at a higher risk of being kidnapped from school by strangers than from other places in their life. Kidnapping Prevention at School is important.

The South African independent crime prevention reports that about one out of every 10,000 children in South African public schools was the victim of kidnapping syndicate in the 2012-2013 school year.

As parents, you’ll want to know all about how kidnapping prevention can help keep kids safe during their time in school.

Preventing School Kidnappings Before They Happen

While schools are generally safe places, they are not always safe from the threat of kidnappings. The following are some steps that can be taken to prevent a school kidnapping before it happens:

  • Send children directly to school or have them wait for an adult at designated areas near the school gates
  • Encourage teachers and staff members to protect possible escape routes so they can escape quickly if there is a threat of a kidnapping
  • Ensure you have emergency contacts on your phone system, making it easier for you to get in touch with someone if you are worried about your child’s safety

What should your child’s school do to prevent child kidnapping (in or outside the school)

Some schools have a regular kidnap prevention drill, these can prepare your children for any threats. Schools may also bring in certified adults like a police officer to talk to your students about stranger danger and what to do if a stranger tries to talk to your child.

To add to that, talk to your kids about the importance of staying safe and being aware of their surroundings at all times. Teach them about stranger danger and always report anything suspicious to you as soon as possible. If the child is old enough arrange for them to be picked up from school by someone else other than their usual caretaker.

How parents can prevent child kidnappings.

Even at home, parents should be aware of the potential dangers when their children are out in public. The most prevalent threat to children is abduction, which can happen when they are at school, playing in the park, or getting an ice cream.

The idea of being abducted can be scary for parents but prevention is key. Parents should reduce strangers’ access to their homes by installing an alarm system with a perimeter sensor, which means that if someone crosses the property line, it will sound the alarm. They should also keep an eye on their children’s social media profiles to see who they are talking to and what information they are sharing online.

Kidnapping can be a terrifying subject to discuss with your kids but there are a number of measures that you can take so that it can be prevented.

Jane Rambarly

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