Human trafficking has been going on for years and every year the statistics are increasingly a lot. There are different reasons why people are being kidnapped and one can never be too careful these days.
There are different reasons children or adults can be trafficked:
A person gets abducted to be forced into prostitution.
Others are used for organ theft, wherby the victim gets killed so that some of their body parts can be used for certain rituals.
Some, mostly children are forced into marriages.
Some babies are being stolen from their parents with different tricks being used then sold for money.
With that being said there are a few tips to protect you or to teach your child to avoid being kidnapped:
1.Never leave your drink unattended when you are at clubs or restaurants, it's so easy for your drink to get spiked even if it means carrying your drink around with you all the time then so be it.
2. Be vigilant of your surroundings, check if anyone is following you.
3. Trust your instinct.
4. Teach your child not to talk to strangers.
5. Teach your child that if a car stops next to them and forcing to speak to them, they should scream running in the opposite direction.
6. Meet strangers in public places and let a family member or friend know your whereabouts.
7. Your child should always tell a parent where they are going and with who.
8. Ask your child to always ask for permission from one of their parents before they agree to someone sending them anywhere.
9. Avoid walking alone especially when it's dark or in fields.
Let's keep ourselves and children safe by always remebering that not everyone has good intentions for others. Stay safe
