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Parents and Guardians,
The safety of Florida's citizens, especially our most vulnerable,
is a top priority of the Office of the Attorney General. It is for
this purpose that we are presenting a new tool that deals with the
safety of our children. SAFE STEPS is designed with parents in mind
as they pursue their primary responsibility of protecting the youngest
members of their family.
Over the past year, we went into elementary schools throughout the
state to train children - as well as their parents - on child abduction
prevention strategies. They were introduced to the concept of a "bad
stranger" based on a person's actions instead of their appearance.
An important area where parents must be involved with their children
is the use of the Internet. It is not uncommon for young children
to fall prey to Internet predators who have the influence and the
ability to lure children into situations and circumstances that are
harmful. News reports have detailed instances where a child has been
lured out of their home, across state lines, and even across international
borders.
SAFE STEPS can assist in minimizing the risks so that families will
not suffer a similar fate. This website contains valuable information
and resources that may be of assistance to you and your children.
We hope you find this useful.
Office of the Attorney General
PL-01, The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050
850-414-3300
www.MyFloridaLegal.com
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