Things to do as a parent

Avoid clothing and toys with your child's name visibly on it. A child is less likely to fear someone that knows their name.
Never leave a child alone in a public place, stroller, or car. Not even for a minute.
Always accompany young children to the bathroom in a public place and advise them never to play in or around the area.
Keep an up-to-date color photograph of your child, a medical and dental history, and have your child fingerprinted.

How do I know if my Child has been molested?

As parents and protectors of our children, we need to be able to tell if our children have been molested. The following is some signs to look for:
Fear of certain places, people, activities, or if they do not want to be alone with certain people. Never force a child to give affection to other people if they do not want to. This avoidance may indicate a problem.
Afraid to go to bed, constant nightmares, or other related sleep problems.
Changes in behavior, sudden mood swings, fearfulness, withdrawal from things around them, and excessive crying.
Having an unusual interest in sexual matters or acting out sexual acts.
Rebellious or aggressive behavior.
Regression to infantile behavior.
Pain, itching, bleeding, or rawness in the private areas.

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