According to the FBI, of 100 non-criminal justice applicants
(again, those being screened for employment or volunteer
purposes), 12 will have criminal records. Of these 12 with
criminal records, 3 will show conviction for felonies while
as many as 8 will show arrests for potentially disqualifying
crimes and felonies without final adjudication information.
2. DON'T TURN YOUR CHILD'S COACH INTO A BABYSITTER
Don't drop your child off at games and practices and leave.
Studies show that men predisposed to molest children often
prey first on those regularly left unattended by parents.
By being present, you let the coach know you are actively
involved in your child's life.
3. DON'T FALL FOR FLATTERY
Be wary of any coach who says he's the one person who can
help your oh-so-gifted child develop into a star or who
spends an unusually large amount of time with the child
"because he's such a wonderful kid." The coach may be
trying to win your trust and groom your child for
seduction.
4. TALK TO YOUR CHILD AND THEN LISTEN
Describe for your son or daughter what you consider
inappropriate behavior by a coach (improper touching of
his players, showing them pornographic material and so on).
Make sure your child knows that if a coach says, "You can't
tell your mom or dad" about something the coach is doing,
the first thing the child should do is tell Mom or Dad.
Assure your child that he or she will never get in trouble
with you for telling the truth. If your child's interest
in his sport or team suddenly diminishes for no apparent
reason, ask why.
5. BEWARE OF COACHES BEARING GIFTS
"If it looks too good to be true, it probably is," one
molester said from prison when asked whether he had any
words of caution for parents. He had taken his player-victims
to the mall and bought them games, clothes and athletic
equipment. "All that should have been a sign," the FBI's
Roger Young says. "That's not normal behavior for a non-parent."
6. STAY INFORMED
Some coaches don't want parents to know where the team will be
staying on a road trip. These coaches often say that the presence
of parents hinders team development. Bad sign. Demand to know.
Also, ask what the arrangements are for showering after games and
practices. There's generally no reason for children to be nude in
the presence of the coach and no reason for the coach to be naked
in the presence of a child.
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