Are you unknowingly helping child predators?

I saw a post on Facebook where a proud parent was trying to decide which personalized items to use for their family trip to the beach. As beautiful and creative as the beach towels and other items were, I couldn't help but to cringe. The small hairs on the back of my neck stood up when I thought how easy it would be for a predator to lure a child in by knowing their first name. Imagine this, your child wanders off for 30 seconds while looking for seashells on the beach and a "nice man" says "Hey Susie, your mom told me to give you these seashells I just found, let me show you where they are." Just by knowing a child's name or even nickname, a predator has found an easy way in. Remember child predators aren't the stereotypical weirdos wearing a trench coat on the beach. They look like you, and me, and favorite uncle whomever. They are cunning, confident, and charismatic. Please be smarter than the predator. Awareness is the first step. For more ways on how to prevent child sexual abuse, call 678-973-2491 and register for a nationally certified training.