• Be safe Keep doors locked.
  Carry a cell phone
• Be constantly aware of your surroundings Keep your eyes up and scanning.
  Keep your ears open and listening.
  
• Follow your instincts Always listen to your gut instinct; it should always be taken seriously.
  
• Change your public routine occasionally When it comes to your route and times-- mix it up! If you were being watched it would make it more difficult for your abductors.
  
• Have a plan Imagine how you would react to various abduction situations.
  The element of surprise will then switch to your favor if you don't have to try to think of something in the heat of the moment.
  
• Be ready to react Your hesitation could cost you your life! You have a plan, use it.
  
• Carry a security device A personal alarm that is activated be pulling a pin out.
  Weapons are useful only if you know how to use them.
  A kubotan key fob can be helpful if carried in your hand and ready.
  Mace spray or tasers, while effective when used properly, can be your worst enemy if taken from you and used against you.
  
• Run away In a kidnapping attempt the goal is to get away, not beat up the attacker.
  Once he/she lets go, run!
• Draw attention Scream "FIRE" or "CALL 911".
  People are less likely to come to your aid if you simply yell for help.
  
• Put something between the kidnapper and you Run into a crowd of people, in a busy street or anything that may slow him/her down.
  
• Grab onto something Grabbing onto a person would force them to get involved.
  Go for the stronger looking person.
  This technique should be taught to all children.
  
• Fight as if your life depended on it It does.
  Fight dirty--aim for the eyes, nose, throat or groin.
  Use your knuckles, elbows, knees and feet.
  

These techniques for preventing kidnapping or avoiding abductions should be taught at all children as they are targets simply by the nature of their innocence.
If you want to never be in the helpless situations often depicted on television and in the movies, familiarize yourself with these techniques and share them with your loved ones.