Protecting Children Through Prevention

Electrical Appliances

• Cover unusual electrical outlets
• Don’t use appliances near water
• Don’t plug in cords with wet hands or while standing on a wet floor
• Electrical cords can be dangerous. Children can trip or pull the cords, causing objects to fall.

Falls

• Keep nightlights in bedrooms and hallways
• Use a rubber mat in the shower or bathtub
• For children under 3, use safety gates at the top and bottom of the stairs

Kitchen

• On the stove, turn pot and pan handles towards the back so children cannot pull them off
• Teach children that the stove and oven are hot and should not be touched
• Keep knives out of children’s reach
• Talk to children about the dangers of the garbage disposal

Streets

• Teach children to:
  • Hold an adult’s hand and look both ways when crossing the streets
  • Cross only at crosswalks
  • Follow traffic rules
  • Not run in the street to chase a ball
  • Watch for cars backing out of driveways

Office for Victims of Crime

“Putting Victims First”