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Family safety gear

Most children who are harmed are harmed by someone they know: only about 1 in 10 abusers is a stranger. So this list starts with online safety, kid-safe phones and prevention education, and ends with home security.

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We're still putting this list together. In the meantime, the Family Safety Guide has free tips.

What no gadget replaces

• Talk with your kids early and often about body safety, secrets and trusted adults.
• Know the adults in your kids' lives, online and off.
• Check the places your kids spend time on the map, and use official sources: your state registry and nsopw.gov.