~radKIDS®~

radKIDS is the national leader in children's safety, with headquarters
based in South Dennis, Massachussetts. radKIDS is brought to children
and parents by the training and development of nationally certified
instructors drawn from their own communities. By empowering a
community with certified local instructors, the radKIDS Personal
Empowerment Safety Education package is not just a program but
a true gift to the community.
radKIDS Curriculum topics include:
Home, School and Vehicle Safety
Out and About Safety
Realistic Defense Against Abduction
Good-Bad-Uncomfortable Touch and more.
Stranger Tricks (including Physical Defense against Abduction)
Self-realization of personal power




"The day that Elizabeth came home was such a wonderful day for us.
But I felt so strongly for all the parents out there that do not have
the ending we have. And I think if there's a way of helping to prevent
that situation, then you should do it. I really feel that radKIDS can
make a difference." --Ed Smart on the CBS Early Show, February 22, 2005



Purpose
Since it's inception in 1998, radKIDS, Inc. has been committed to
providing education that enhances the ability of children and parents
to utilize knowledge, skills, and power to protect themselves from
violence and harm.

radKIDS: Making A Difference
radKIDS strengthens family, encourages physical fitness, and
teaches core safety values to live by through its program. Fun,
activity-based programs include lecture, safety drills, muscle
memory exercises and dynamic simulation. radKIDS community
based programs have been offered as after school programs, day
camps, recreation programs, as well as through scouting and religious
youth groups.


125,000 children have been trained in the radKIDS personal
Empowerment Safety education program.
More than 2500 community based instructors have been trained
in over 45 states and Canada.
39 children threatened with abduction used their skills and returned
safely to their families.
Hundreds of children spoke up and got the help they needed to stop
the abuse.
Through radKIDS training, children become empowered and learn
to replace the fear, confusion, and panic or dangerous situations with
confidence, personal safety skills, and self-esteem.

National Network
Community-based organizations receive training and support from
national headquarters to provide the radKIDS program as a part
of their own youth work. These groups, which have safety goals
compatible with those of radKIDS, include police departments,
educational organizations, civic groups, fraternal organizations,
citizens' groups and concerned parents.

Programs
The radKIDS Personal Empowerment Safety Education Program
is a 10-hour family centered safety education program that
emphasizes essential decision-making skills as well as physical
resistance options to escape violence. Children from 5-12 years
of age participate in the program with their adult partners to
create a true safety partnership.

"There is no better investment for a community and society than
to invest in their children's safety and well being. As we stand
today, approximately 22% of our population is comprised of
children; We can be assured they make up 100% of our future."
- Stephen M. Daley

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