ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With more than 50 million kids heading back to school this fall, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Honeywell (NYSE:HON) are urging parents, guardians and educators to start conversations about safety now. The KidSmartz™ program, a joint effort between NCMEC and Honeywell, is making those conversations easier with new animated videos to help elementary school students understand and remember the "Four Rules of Safety":
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Honeywell are proud to introduce two fun and educational videos to help kids learn the “Four Rules of Safety.” Check out the new “Take a Friend” video here and see the rest at KidSmartz.org.
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KidSmartz™ is an innovative abduction prevention program from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Honeywell. Learn how the program has already made an impact in classrooms across the country!
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KidSmartz from NCMEC & Honeywell is helping kids stay safe as they head back to school.
Kids learn to tell people “NO” if they try to touch them or hurt them, and that it’s OK to stand up for themselves.
Kids learn why it is important to take a friend with them when going places or playing outside.
"A nine-year analysis by NCMEC of more than 9,000 attempted abductions revealed important patterns, including the fact that many attempts happen on the way to and from school," said Linda Krieg, NCMEC acting CEO. "Safety is a year-round concern, but the analysis tells us that this time of year is a critical time to prepare our kids for potential dangers. KidSmartz equips teachers and parents with tools they need to help kids make smarter and safer decisions."
NCMEC's attempted abduction analysis revealed not only the tricks used by people trying to abduct kids but also the ways kids can get away. KidSmartz, which launched last year as part of more than ten years of partnership between NCMEC and Honeywell, uses classroom activities, role-playing, animated videos and a "Safety Dance" song and dance to teach children in grades K-5 the "Four Rules of Safety."
"Honeywell and the National Center share the goal of ensuring the safety of children nationwide," said Mike Bennett, President, Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the company's corporate citizenship initiative. "We believe in the KidSmartz program's power to help protect children by arming them with the tools and knowledge they need, and we are excited to see it being embraced by all schools and communities across the United States."
About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is the leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working with law enforcement and families on issues relating to missing and sexually exploited children. Established in 1984 and authorized by Congress to serve as the nation's clearinghouse on these issues, NCMEC operates a hotline, 1-800-THE-LOST® (1-800-843-5678), and has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 205,550 children. NCMEC also operates the CyberTipline, a mechanism for reporting child sexual exploitation. Since it was created in 1998, it has received more than 6.3 million reports of suspected child sexual exploitation. NCMEC works in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. To learn more about NCMEC, visit www.missingkids.org or see NCMEC on Twitter and Facebook.
About Honeywell Hometown Solutions KidSmartz™, the "next generation" of Got2BSafe!, is part of Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the company's corporate citizenship initiative, which focuses on five areas of vital importance: Science & Math Education, Family Safety & Security, Housing & Shelter, Habitat & Conservation, and Humanitarian Relief. Together with leading public and non-profit institutions, Honeywell has developed powerful programs to address these needs in the communities it serves. For more information, please visit http://citizenship.honeywell.com/.
About Honeywell Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes, and industry; turbochargers; and performance materials. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywellnow.com.
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