Most importantly, don’t let your own anxiety make the situation seem frightening to them.
Children often take emotional cues from adults.
If you’re calm and matter-of-fact, they are more likely to remain calm too.
## Can SSSS Be Removed?
Some travelers report receiving the designation repeatedly.
If you experience repeated secondary screening and believe there may be an issue with your travel records, there are official channels available for travelers who want to seek information or address screening-related concerns.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security operates the **DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program**, commonly known as DHS TRIP.
Travelers can use the program to seek assistance with certain recurring travel-screening problems.
It’s important to understand that submitting a redress request does not guarantee that a future boarding pass will never receive additional screening.
Security agencies can still select travelers for screening.
The purpose of the redress process is to provide a way for travelers to raise certain concerns and seek resolution when appropriate.
## Don’t Assume You Know Why It Happened
One of the biggest mistakes travelers make is trying to diagnose the reason for SSSS themselves.
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