Keep Them Safe

Leading family psychologist and personal therapist to Jaycee Dugard, Rebecca Bailey tells parents how to keep their children safe in this accessible, must-have guidebook, with a foreword by Terry Probyn, Jaycee's mother. Whether their children are toddlers or teens, six years old or sixteen, whether they live in a rural town, suburb, or a bustling city, all parents worry about threats—from cyber-bullying to exploitation and abduction. What should they tell their children and when? What practical steps can they take to reduce the risks and keep their kids safe? Dr. Rebecca Bailey, with the assistance of her sister and registered nurse, Elizabeth, gives easily understood, easily followed answers. Safe Kids, Smart Parents builds on Dr. Bailey’s years of experience as a family psychologist helping real families deal with real situations. From abduction to abuse, Bailey explains how parents can speak to their kids about troubling topics while building their self-esteem and teaching them how to protect themselves. A smart, comprehensive, and easy-to-read resource, Safe Kids, Smart Parents is the most important book a parent can own.

It wasn’t that Sid wanted to harm anyone, quite the opposite. He’d make a perfect grandad; he just needed to find the right grandchild. With paedophilia and child murder at the core, DI Johanson is the obvious choice to solve this crime. But is his old school mate really the murderer or only a pawn in a wider game of abuse?

A groundbreaking new vision for public safety that overturns more than 200 years of fear-based discrimination, othering, and punishment As the effects of aggressive policing and mass incarceration harm historically marginalized communities and tear families apart, how do we define safety? In a time when the most powerful institutions in the United States are embracing the repressive and racist systems that keep many communities struggling and in fear, we need to reimagine what safety means. Community leader and lawyer Zach Norris lays out a radical way to shift the conversation about public safety away from fear and punishment and toward growth and support systems for our families and communities. In order to truly be safe, we are going to have to dismantle our mentality of Us vs. Them. By bridging the divides and building relationships with one another, we can dedicate ourselves to strategic, smart investments—meaning resources directed toward our stability and well-being, like healthcare and housing, education and living-wage jobs. This is where real safety begins. In this book Zach Norris provides a blueprint of how to hold people accountable while still holding them in community. The result reinstates full humanity and agency for everyone who has been dehumanized and traumatized, so they can participate fully in life, in society, and in the fabric of our democracy.

To Keep My Body Safe, I Have a Plan is a groundbreaking children's picture book to effectively teach safety, whether on a play date, at school, or anywhere a child might be without his or her trusted caregiver. Developed with the guidance of renowned child safety expert, Pattie Fitzgerald, Founder of Safely Ever After, Inc., and grounded in brain science, this book is essential for all school-age children, though it is appropriate for younger children as well. Safety of the body can be a difficult topic to discuss with kids, but the rules are straightforward and critical. Research by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in six boys and one in four girls are sexually abused before the age of eighteen. Many books on safety emphasize "stranger danger," but an estimated ninety-percent of sexual abusers are known to the child.The safety rules in this book could save your child from being a victim of child molestation. This book gently introduces children to the concept of SAFE ADULTS, INTUITION, and the ESSENTIAL RULES for keeping the body safe. Children will be empowered to L.E.A.D.: to integrate Logic and Emotions to Analyze and Decide on a safety plan. Learning safety facts, examining the emotions involved, analyzing safety tips, and deciding on a safety plan gives children security, confidence, and the tools they need to keep their body safe. Blueprint it: This Have a Plan title can also be personalized online at www.littleblueprint.com. Children will learn safety rules while viewing their name, personal photos, a character that resembles them, and/or a dedication. A personalized book makes a child the hero of their story, engaging them and promoting comprehension and recall of potentially life-saving concepts. Indie Reader approved! IR Verdict: TO KEEP MY BODY SAFE, I HAVE A PLAN is a book to teach and empower children with knowledge to protect themselves and others. TO KEEP MY BODY SAFE, I HAVE A PLAN equips children with tools for thinking through a dangerous environment, with logical steps for personal safety. It lays the groundwork for a child's healthy self-esteem by helping the child to know that his or her feelings are valid. And it models the process for a child to plan a way of escape when in an uncomfortable situation. Author Katherine Eskovitz maps out safe scenarios and suggestions for a personal safety plan. Illustrator Jessica Churchill combines an interesting assortment of still life photos with cartoons to bring home the point. The partnership of author and illustrator works beautifully to provide an appealing book that doesn't overwhelm the child with worst-case scenarios. Children will connect with the story and pictures as they learn valuable lessons in self-care. This book is a part of a series of books created to teach children life skills. The author began the series in an effort to help her own children take charge of the challenges they faced, and shared her secrets as the books equipped her own parenting skills. The website, www.littleblueprint.com displays the storylines for each, with a goal to L.E.A.D. Using logic, emotions, analysis and decision making, children are equipped with a formula to tackle life's difficulties in its various forms. The books are appropriate for toddlers through the teen years, as the comprehension levels increase with age. Truly, it's never too early to teach a child about being aware of the environment and understanding an appropriate response. And the plan formed is adjustable as needed for the child's benefit. TO KEEP MY BODY SAFE, I HAVE A PLAN is book to teach and empower children with knowledge to protect themselves and others. Reviewed by Sally Ferguson for IndieReader. See more at: http: //indiereader.com/2014/05/keep-body-safe-plan/"

LIANE MORIARTY says that “No one writes twisted, suspenseful novels quite like Sophie Hannah.” Packed with twists and clues, simmering with tension, this electrifying new thriller shows why. She's the most famous murder victim in America. What if she's not dead? Pushed to the breaking point, Cara Burrows flees her home and family and escapes to a five-star spa resort she can't afford. Late at night, exhausted and desperate, she lets herself into her hotel room and is shocked to find it already occupied — by a man and a teenage girl. A simple mistake at the front desk... but soon Cara realizes that the girl she saw alive and well in the hotel room is someone she can't possibly have seen: the most famous murder victim in the country, Melody Chapa, whose parents are serving natural life sentences for her murder. Cara doesn't know what to trust — everything she's read and heard about the case, or the evidence of her own eyes. Did she really see Melody? And is she prepared to ask herself that question and answer it honestly if it means risking her own life?

Written by a nationally recognized child advocate attorney, Don C. Keenan reveals 365 Ways to Keep Kids Safe. Included in the book are user-friendly outlines and checklists to prevent injuries caused by everyday hazards. Parents and childcare providers who use this book will certainly provide a safer world in which children can play.

This book focuses on the crucial role that relationships play in the lives of teenagers. The authors particularly examine the ways that healthy relationships can help teens avoid such common risk behaviors as substance abuse, dating violence, sexual assault, and unsafe sexual practices. Addressing the current lack of effective prevention programs for teens, they present new strategies for encouraging healthy choices. The book first traces differences between the “rules of relating” for boys and girls and discusses typical and atypical patterns of experimentation in teens. The authors identify the common link among risk behaviors: the relationship connection. In the second part of the book, they examine the principles of successful programs used by schools and communities to cultivate healthy adolescent development. An illuminating conclusion describes the key ingredients for engaging adolescents, their parents, teachers, and communities in the effort to promote healthy, nonviolent relationships among teens.

GIVE YOUR KIDS THE KNOWLEDGE AND THE CONFIDENCE TO KEEP THEMSELVES SAFE Child safety has never been more important to parents, yet today's overprotected, overprogrammed children may actually be more at risk than previous generations. That's why this new book is so vitally important. Street Smarts for Kids gives parents the concrete guidance they need to empower their children with essential safety skills. Written by a veteran police detective who conducts safety workshops across the country, Street Smarts for Kids discusses the high-risk situations that all kids face as they grow up--from crossing the street or riding a bike to the possibility of abduction and sexual abuse. You'll find here age-specific, skill-sensitive coverage, including - How to discuss dangers and crimes without raising fears - First-aid basics every child should know - How a "family code" can save your child's life - When it's safe for a child to be home alone - How to spot a pedophile--and what to do about it - The facts about child abductors and the common ploys they use - Rules of the "what if" game ("what if someone is following you home from school?" "What if you smelled smoke?") to impart critical safety information And much more. Grounded in common sense and filled with eye-opening insights, this is the safety manual that you--and your children--will rely on from the toddler years through adolescence. Remember: with preparedness comes peace of mind.

Educate yourself so that your kids can enjoy the best of the internet and social media without the risks, such as cybercrime, sexting, cyberbullying, phishing, cyberstalking, grooming, nude selfies, and other internet dangers. This practical, go-to guide explains the digital dangers kids might encounter when they use social media, join chats, share selfies, use apps, and explore the internet. How do you educate children and teens about their digital footprint and protect them from trolls, bullies, frenemies, and stalkers? Learn how to set ground rules, encourage them to come to you if they are in trouble, and take action to prevent, minimize, or resolve the damage. International cybersecurity expert Will Geddes provides simple action plans, preventive steps, and no-nonsense answers to the important questions asked by concerned parents Nadia Sawalha and Kaye Adams. Learn to recognize the warning signs so that you can help kids avoid internet dangers and stay safe online.

A child’s illness forces one woman to question her abilities as a mother in this dramatic novel by a #1 international bestselling author. Widowed nurse Kate and mum of two Madeleine couldn’t be more different in their approaches to parenting. Kate knows her husband’s death has made her more protective of her daughter but she’s not going to apologize for it. Madeleine feels there’s no such thing as a perfect mother and while her parenting style may be controversial, it works for her kids and that’s all that matters. But when Madeleine makes a fateful decision that upends her own family, and has devastating consequences for Kate, suddenly the world is lining up to vilify her. Now she must defend every parental choice she’s ever made . . . Why is she accused of being a terrible mother when all she did was try to keep her children safe? Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult & Liane Moriarty. Praise for Keep You Safe “Hill has her finger on the vaccination zeitgeist, offering savvy and well-researched points on a touchy subject . . . Fans of Meg Wolitzer and Emily Giffin will devour this introspective and enlightening novel.” —Booklist