SAFETY TIPS FOR CHILDREN
Always let parent know where you are going, who you'll be with and what time you will be home.
ALL CHILDREN SHOULD MEMORIZE THEIR FULL NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER
NEVER GO INTO ANYONE'S HOME WITHOUT PARENTS PERMISSION
ALWAYS WALK & PLAY IN GROUPS, AS A CHILD THAT IS ALONE IS MOST VULNERABLE
ADULTS DO NOT NEED TO ASK CHILDREN FOR ASSISTANCE OR FOR DIRECTIONS
ADULTS SHOULD NEVER DISCUSS THIER PRIVATE PARTS WITH CHILDREN
IF SOMEONE IS FOLLOWING YOU GO TO A WELL POPULATED AREA OR A STORE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HIDE IN BUSHES, ETC
NEVER EVER GET INTO A CAR WITH A STRANGER. IF YOU ARE BEING FORCED INTO A VEHICLE FIGHT AS HARD AS YOU CAN, DO NOT LET YOURSELF BE PUT INTO A CAR
NEVER TELL ANYONE OVER THE TELEPHONE THAT YOU ARE HOME ALONE
IF AN ADULT ASKS YOU TO KEEP A "SECRET", BE SURE TO TELL YOUR PARENTS OR A TEACHER IMMEDIATELY
Do not answer the door if you are home alone.NEVER answer the door to a stranger.
Never mention that you are home alone when answering the phone.
Never let someone who claims to be from the cable, phone company or any other person into your home if a parent / adult is not present.
Always lock the door when home alone.
NEVER enter anyone's car unless a parent has said it is o.k. to do so.
NEVER enter anyone's car unless a parent has said it is o.k. to do so.
Never take gifts, money or candy etc from a stranger
Never play in isolated areas or near or inside deserted buildings
Always trust your gut. Get away from any person or place that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
Call 911 in case of emergency. If you are unable to talk for any reason, do not hang up. Leave the phone off the hook, because the police can trace your location.
If you are grabbed NEVER STOP fighting back and keep looking for a way to escape
Call a parent to come and get you anytime, any place, no matter how late or how far, if you are in an uncomfortable or unsafe situation.
Call a parent to come and get you anytime, any place, no matter how late or how far, if you are in an uncomfortable or unsafe situation.
Never hitch hike
Avoid shortcuts thru alleys or deserted areas
Never bike or walk alone. Always go places in groupsTake note of suspicious car license plates and write the plate number down. You can write it in snow or dirt if no pen or paper is available
ALWAYS trust your instincts and try to recognize and report suspicious behavior
It is O.K. to give up jewelry, cash, personal possessions, pack packs,iPODS, bike, skateboard etc. if you are grabbed by a stranger. NOTHING is more important than you!
Memorize your full name, address and telephone number.
Make sure that you know your parent's full names & how to reach them at work and on their cell phone.
Your body is your business, if anybody asks you personal questions or touches you in anyway that makes you feel fearful or uncomfortable, Tell that person "NO" and then immediately tell your parents, a teacher or another trusted adult.
NEVER enter a public restroom alone.
NEVER let a stranger take your photo.
Adults do not need to ask children for help, for any reason ie: helping to find a lost pet, or for directions
If an adult asks you to keep a secret, then immediately tell your parents, or teacher
If a car pulls up beside you, run as fast as you can in the opposite direction.
If you are grabbed by a stranger, drop to the ground & start kicking wildly, and scream "STRANGER, HELP, FIRE, 911"
if anyone ever tries to make you go with them it is O.K. to use all of the self defense techniques and get away moves that you know. Hit scream, kick, bite. Break free and run as fast as you can.
PARENTS
KNOW WHO YOUR CHILDREN'S FRIENDS ARE
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED, NOT EVEN FOR A MINUTE
LISTEN WHEN YOUR CHILD TELLS YOU HE OR SHE DOESN'T WANT OT BE WITH SOMEONE. THERE MAY BE A REASON YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
NOTICE WHEN SOMEONE SHOWS YOUR CHILD A GREAT DEAL OF ATTENTION & FIND OUT WHY
BE SENSITIVE TO CHANGES IN YOUR CHILD'S BEHAVIOR. ENCOURAGE OPEN COMMUNICATION. NEVER BELITTLE ANY FEARS YOUR CHILD MAY EXPRESS
TELL YOUR CHILDREN TO GO TO A STORE CLERK & ASK FOR HELP IF THEY BECOME SEPARATED FROM YOU WHILE SHOPPING & DO NOT GO OUTSIDE OF THE STORE TO LOOK FOR YOU
SAFETY TIPS FOR TEENS
Always let parent know where you are going, who you'll be with and what time you will be home.
ALWAYS WALK IN GROUPS, WHEN YOU AREALONE IS WHEN YOU ARE MOST VULNERABLE
IF SOMEONE IS FOLLOWING YOU GO TO A WELL POPULATED AREA OR A STORE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HIDE IN BUSHES, ETC
NEVER EVER GET INTO A CAR WITH A STRANGER. IF YOU ARE BEING FORCED INTO A VEHICLE FIGHT AS HARD AS YOU CAN, DO NOT LET YOURSELF BE PUT INTO A CAR
NEVER TELL ANYONE OVER THE TELEPHONE THAT YOU ARE HOME ALONE
IF AN ADULT ASKS YOU TO KEEP A "SECRET", BE SURE TO TELL YOUR PARENTS OR A TEACHER IMMEDIATELY.
Do not answer the door if you are home alone.NEVER answer the door to a stranger.
Never mention that you are home alone when answering the phone.
Never let someone who claims to be from the cable, phone company or any other person into your home if a parent / adult is not present.
Always lock the door when home alone
NEVER enter a public restroom alone.
NEVER let a stranger take your photo.
If a car pulls up beside you, run as fast as you can in the opposite direction.
If you are grabbed by a stranger, drop to the ground & start kicking wildly, and scream "STRANGER, HELP, FIRE, 911"
if anyone ever tries to make you go with them it is O.K. to use all of the self defense techniques and get away moves that you know. Hit scream, kick, bite. Break free and run as fast as you can.
SAFETY TIPS FOR WOMEN
1. MAKE EYE CONTACT: you may want to lower your gaze, but DO NOT. By looking straight into the face of a potential attacker is the better option. Direct eye contact may ward off an attacker for fear that you may be able to identify them.
2. KEEP YOUR EYES AND EARS OPEN AND HANDS FREE: Be alert to who is around you. Talking on a cell phone or listening to headphones makes you an easy target. Limit the number of items that you carry. Use a purse with a shoulder strap, or a fanny pack in order to keep your hands free to defend yourself if necessary.
3. DRESS TO KILL: High heels and skirts are hard to run and fight in, scarves and necklaces can be grabbed and use to choke you. Dress comfortably and wear shoes that you can run in if necessary.
4. ELEVATOR SAFETY: When inside an elevator, stand in front of the door so that you can exit immediately if someone enters that makes you feel uneasy. Do not get into an elevator if someone else is already inside that makes you feel uneasy.
5. FIGHT YOUR INNER WOMAN: Women tend to by sympathetic – DON’T BE – Statistics clearly indicate that criminals prey on women’s sympathetic nature in order to lure them into dangerous situations. DO NOT feel obligated to be courteous to a person that makes you feel uncomfortable.
6. CHANGE IT UP: Regularly change your walking routine. Have more than one route that you can take. Take note of “SAFE PLACES” along the way.
7. BE PARANOID AND SUSPICIOUS: It is always better to be safe than sorry. When in a parking lot, take note of any strange vehicles parked to either side of your vehicle. Enter your car from the side opposite the suspicious car. Never feel funny to ask a security guard to walk you to your car.
8. RUN, RUN, RUN: Even if the attacker has a gun. Take off! It is very difficult to hit a moving target.
9. STAY PUT: DO NOT let your attacker take you to another location. If you do go to a 2nd location with your attacker it is very likely that you will be killed. Do anything and everything you can to resist.
10. GET OTHERS INVOLVED: Use your voice, scream, yell honk your horn. Make noise break things, do anything you can to attract attention and get other people that may be able to help you involved in your situation.
11. HIT THE ATTACKER WHERE IT COUNTS: The eyes, knees, throat and groin are very vulnerable targets. When you decide to fight, make sure that your first move is as FORCEFUL as possible.
12. KEEP A BARRIER BETWEEN YOU AND THE ATTACKER: Do not answer the door. Lock the doors. Stay in your vehicle. Push a shopping cart in the parking lot. Always keep something between you and him.
13. TRY ANYTHING & EVERYTHING: Offering your purse, jumping out of a moving car. Do anything that you can to attract attention to your situation.
14. EVERYDAY WEAPONS: Look around your home, garage, office etc. and find something that you could use a as weapon if threatened, i.e.: Utensils, large butcher knife, fireplace poker, baseball bat, golf club, .rakes, hammer, screwdriver, lamp, bottle, rocks, bricks, scissors, dumbbells, paperweight, umbrella, brief case. Or a weapon that you can swing i.e.: a belt with a buckle, a purse. You get the idea…..take a look around, see what you can find, use your imagination.
SAFETY TIPS FOR SENIORS
SAFETY AT WORK
