Each year, an estimated 800,000 children are reported missing--more than 2,000 a day. Of that number 115 children are the victims of the most serius abductions; they are taken by non-family members and either murdered, ransomed or taken with the intent to keep. Recent studies regarding attempted abduction cases have found that in 84% of the cases, the child escaped would-be abductors through their own actions. teaching children about saftey works--it saves lives!
On Tuesday, May 25, 2010 I partnered with the National Center for Missing and Expolited Children Take 25 campaign and the Urban Defense Center (http://www.phillyurbandefense.com/) to teach students ages 5-13 self defense techniques to utilize in the prevention and response to emergency situations. Master Whitaker offered specific advice for staying safe in urban/highly populated areas, and provided information useful for people of all ages. It was empowering learning how to protect myself and the enthusiasm of both Master Whitaker and the students was refreshing :)
I encourage all parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles to take 25 minutes out of their day to discuss safety procedures with the children in their lives--it is a few moments that could make all of the difference!
In His service...
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