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Wednesday 10 Oct 2012

FactCheck: Are children less safe now?

"The background

The last few weeks have seen a number of news stories involving the alleged abduction and murder of children.

It’s a painful topic that naturally creates anxiety for parents. But what are the hard facts?"

"Graham Hill told us that abduction “is a rare crime, but when it happens it’s a huge event, not only for the people whose lives it affects, but also for the media and the whole community”"

"He added: “The reaction is completely skewed. There is a fear of strangers that is not borne out by the statistics.”"

http://blogs.channel4.com/factcheck/factcheck-are-children-less-safe-now/11611

Posted: 10/11/2012 

Experts say child abductions are rare, but children have to be prepared

"Child abductions are rare, but it is still scary for parents to hear about abduction cases like that of Jessica Ridgeway, the Colorado girl missing since Oct. 5 . Many experts say parents should talk to their children about strangers, so they know what to do to get away."

http://www.kshb.com/dpp/news/local_news/experts-say-child-abduction-are-rare-but-children-have-to-be-prepared#ixzz295P1HwSe

12:42PM BST 16 Oct 2012

What’s behind the abduction intrigue?

"But that leads to the question: why do we engage so emotionally and fully with such stories? The answer is disturbing.

Many of us have uttered the words “I’ll kill you if you go on making that noise/hitting your sister/staying on that computer game”. Yet when the reality of killing is transposed on to a stranger, we can allow ourselves to feel the horror of what could have happened closer to home, at one remove."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/9611756/Whats-behind-the-abduction-intrigue.html