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Child abduction

The taking or separating of a child from caregivers without permission, which may involve a family member, acquaintance, or unknown person.

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Common stranger safety myths

Common stranger safety myths

Myth 1: The greatest danger is a completely unknown stranger This is the central stranger-safety myth. Public attention often focuses on stereotypical abductions involving a person the child has never seen before, a vehicle, and a sudden disappearance. Such events are serious, but they are uncommon compared with many other forms of child victimization. Research […]