ask children what they have heard and correct any misinformation.
It’s important to reassure children that you will do all you can to protect them and to create an emergency plan for older children, such as finding safe places, locating the nearest exits, and how to reach you when there is trouble.
If a child is anxious or scared, emphasize that their risk is low and have them write down the good and happy things in their life and to review them often, Chow suggested.
However, if your child continues to have difficulties, get professional help.
Parents also need to assure children that not all people are bad and how to identify adults they can trust.
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