By Kenneth Wooden: Author, Child Lures Community Plan

Delivered October 2, 2002

OCTOBER, 2002: Kenneth Wooden, author of the Child Lures Community Plan, served on one of seven panels of experts for the October 2nd White House Conference on Missing, Exploited and Runaway Children. He was introduced by Secretary of Education Rod Paige. Also in attendance was President and Mrs. Bush, Secretary of State Collin Powell, Attorney General John Ashcroft, FBI Director Robert Mueller, and Secretary of Human Resources Tommy Thompson

I applaud the sensitivity of President Bush for bringing about this much needed conference. Today I dedicate my remarks to all parents who have been victimized by these tragic crimes against their children, rededicate my commitment to children and affirm my bottom line, "If predators are using lures, shouldn't we teach our kids those lures?" When I first broadcast my research on the Lures used by predators, via ABC News 20/20, the first government agency to contact me was the United States Secret Service. They wanted permission to share the Lures with the First Family and their own families. Permission was granted with pride. Now, thanks to President Bush, allow me to share some of the most effective and lethal lures, plus prevention tips, with all families.

THE AFFECTION LURE
This is the lure that quietly, like a thief in the night, steals the innocence of untold hundreds of thousands of children. How do we prevent it? Holding up a bathing suit before a child's young eyes, state firmly, "You know what's under this bathing suit: Your private zone." (By age five, all children certainly do.) No one should ever 'touch' your private zone, or force you to touch theirs, because it's AGAINST THE LAW." Then, teach your child the wonderful Concept of Law with three questions: "Do you have rules at school, home, church? What happens when you break the rules? You get punished, don't you?" Then tell them, "We adults have rules too. Those rules are called laws. Anyone who is touching your 'private zone' or forcing you to touch their's, is BREAKING THE LAW and should be punished!" Mom and Dad, by teaching your children basic personal safety messages, you can be part of an army of parents who will help spare their children from childhood exploitation, and, potentially, an array of personal issues and problems that often persist into adulthood and beyond.

THE LOST PET LURE
This is the most lethal of lures and has snuffed out far too many young lives, including that of Megan Kanka of Megan's Law. The predator who stalked her invited that little flower to come and see his "litter of puppies." This summer, yet another little girl, Samantha Runnion, fell victim to this dangerously effective lure. They follow young Anthony Martinez and a long list of other children whose names are now lost to dusty newspaper files. Again and again and again, this lure has been used with deadly results. Parents must look their children in the eye and tell them: "There is no lost pet!"

THE ASSISTANCE LURE
Child stalkers who prey on the basic goodness of children have with chilling effectiveness over the years taken too many young lives by simply asking unsuspecting kids for directions. The prevention: Tell your children to never give directions (adults should ask other adults for assistance), to stay three giant steps away from vehicles, and to run like the wind in the opposite direction. Mom and Dad you must realize when the assistance/direction lure is used: The car is a potential trap. Once inside, it becomes a cage and the driver the monster we all fear."

THE INTERNET LURE
While conducting my interviews with sex offenders, one question I asked was: "Do you target or groom young victims?" The chilling answer was always yes. Be it online or the playground, sexual predators prefer to stalk a "loner." Over a period of time- be it minutes or days- they engage in "friendly" chit-chat. They set the child up with this basic question: "How do your parents get alone?" The purpose of the question is to win the trust of the child, which makes it easy to lure them out of your home. Every married couple has their moments and it is nobody's business - Teach that to your child today!

FUN AND GAMES LURE
"Hey, let's play 'Hide the quarter!' And where do you suppose that quarter ends up?" Holding the bathing suit, state, "Such a game is against the law!"

HERO LURE
" Now, a key question, Does Santa Claus, Big Bird, the Easter Bunny or the Tooth Fairy have the authority to fool with your private zone? No! And why not? Because it's…Against the Law!"

TIPS
Mom and Dad, inform your children that most people are wonderful caring folks that love kids. Warn them, however, to always trust their instincts and parents YOU do the same. Ask your child to draw the face of a stranger. If they draw a scary looking monster, as most do, we all still have work to do. The predators I interviewed do not look like those drawings. They take pains to appear friendly and non-threatening - until their trap is set. Therein lies the problem with telling children to beware of strangers. Though well meaning, it's hopelessly outdated. Finally, an inter-city group of third graders took the FBI Building tour. They were shown the Ten Most Wanted and an agent told them to be on the look out. A bright little girl raised her hand and asked, "When you had them to take their pictures, why didn't you keep them?" They don't and they won't. We have more than 20,000+ laws to enforce Ten Commandments. Let's move more of the great resources of our powerful nation to prevent crimes against children. And please don't nickel/dime prevention. If you do, you're putting kids in great peril.
Thank you.

© 2002 - Child Lures Prevention



	Home Videos Kidnapping Statistics Self Defense For Kids Order Videos About Contact
		By Kenneth Wooden: Author, Child Lures Community Plan Delivered October 2, 2002 OCTOBER, 2002: Kenneth Wooden, author of the Child Lures Community Plan, served on one of seven panels of experts for the October 2nd White House Conference on Missing, Exploited and Runaway Children. He was introduced by Secretary of Education Rod Paige. Also in attendance was President and Mrs. Bush, Secretary of State Collin Powell, Attorney General John Ashcroft, FBI Director Robert Mueller, and Secretary of Human Resources Tommy Thompson I applaud the sensitivity of President Bush for bringing about this much needed conference. Today I dedicate my remarks to all parents who have been victimized by these tragic crimes against their children, rededicate my commitment to children and affirm my bottom line, "If predators are using lures, shouldn't we teach our kids those lures?" When I first broadcast my research on the Lures used by predators, via ABC News 20/20, the first government agency to contact me was the United States Secret Service. They wanted permission to share the Lures with the First Family and their own families. Permission was granted with pride. Now, thanks to President Bush, allow me to share some of the most effective and lethal lures, plus prevention tips, with all families. THE AFFECTION LURE This is the lure that quietly, like a thief in the night, steals the innocence of untold hundreds of thousands of children. How do we prevent it? Holding up a bathing suit before a child's young eyes, state firmly, "You know what's under this bathing suit: Your private zone." (By age five, all children certainly do.) No one should ever 'touch' your private zone, or force you to touch theirs, because it's AGAINST THE LAW." Then, teach your child the wonderful Concept of Law with three questions: "Do you have rules at school, home, church? What happens when you break the rules? You get punished, don't you?" Then tell them, "We adults have rules too. Those rules are called laws. Anyone who is touching your 'private zone' or forcing you to touch their's, is BREAKING THE LAW and should be punished!" Mom and Dad, by teaching your children basic personal safety messages, you can be part of an army of parents who will help spare their children from childhood exploitation, and, potentially, an array of personal issues and problems that often persist into adulthood and beyond. THE LOST PET LURE This is the most lethal of lures and has snuffed out far too many young lives, including that of Megan Kanka of Megan's Law. The predator who stalked her invited that little flower to come and see his "litter of puppies." This summer, yet another little girl, Samantha Runnion, fell victim to this dangerously effective lure. They follow young Anthony Martinez and a long list of other children whose names are now lost to dusty newspaper files. Again and again and again, this lure has been used with deadly results. Parents must look their children in the eye and tell them: "There is no lost pet!" THE ASSISTANCE LURE Child stalkers who prey on the basic goodness of children have with chilling effectiveness over the years taken too many young lives by simply asking unsuspecting kids for directions. The prevention: Tell your children to never give directions (adults should ask other adults for assistance), to stay three giant steps away from vehicles, and to run like the wind in the opposite direction. Mom and Dad you must realize when the assistance/direction lure is used: The car is a potential trap. Once inside, it becomes a cage and the driver the monster we all fear." THE INTERNET LURE While conducting my interviews with sex offenders, one question I asked was: "Do you target or groom young victims?" The chilling answer was always yes. Be it online or the playground, sexual predators prefer to stalk a "loner." Over a period of time- be it minutes or days- they engage in "friendly" chit-chat. They set the child up with this basic question: "How do your parents get alone?" The purpose of the question is to win the trust of the child, which makes it easy to lure them out of your home. Every married couple has their moments and it is nobody's business - Teach that to your child today! FUN AND GAMES LURE "Hey, let's play 'Hide the quarter!' And where do you suppose that quarter ends up?" Holding the bathing suit, state, "Such a game is against the law!" HERO LURE " Now, a key question, Does Santa Claus, Big Bird, the Easter Bunny or the Tooth Fairy have the authority to fool with your private zone? No! And why not? Because it's…Against the Law!" TIPS Mom and Dad, inform your children that most people are wonderful caring folks that love kids. Warn them, however, to always trust their instincts and parents YOU do the same. Ask your child to draw the face of a stranger. If they draw a scary looking monster, as most do, we all still have work to do. The predators I interviewed do not look like those drawings. They take pains to appear friendly and non-threatening - until their trap is set. Therein lies the problem with telling children to beware of strangers. Though well meaning, it's hopelessly outdated. Finally, an inter-city group of third graders took the FBI Building tour. They were shown the Ten Most Wanted and an agent told them to be on the look out. A bright little girl raised her hand and asked, "When you had them to take their pictures, why didn't you keep them?" They don't and they won't. We have more than 20,000+ laws to enforce Ten Commandments. Let's move more of the great resources of our powerful nation to prevent crimes against children. And please don't nickel/dime prevention. If you do, you're putting kids in great peril. Thank you. © 2002 - Child Lures Prevention
	Videos \| Statistics \| Self Defense For kids \| Order Videos \| About \| Resources \| Public Relations \| FAQ \| Contact Copyright © 2007 Kids Fighting Chance All Rights Reserved. Chicago Web Design & SEO