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Safety Tips for Kids
OUTSIDE OR PLAYING
- Check first with parents or the person in charge before you go anywhere or get into a car, even with someone you know.
- Don't play alone or in isolated areas. Take a friend when you go places or play outside. Empty houses and construction areas are not places to play.
- Know your full name address and phone number.
- Don't go with anyone you don't know well.
- Learn to say NO, especially if you feel uncomfortable. Say no if someone tries to touch you or treat you in a way that makes you feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused.
- Do not talk to or accept anything from a stranger.
- Always check first with parents or a trusted adult before accepting anything from anyone, even from someone you know.
- Obey traffic lights and use crosswalks when crossing the streets.
- Walk with a friend. It's fun! You will have company and people may not bother you as easily if you have a friend with you.
- Take the safest way to and from school. Let your parents know which way you go home, so they can find you.
- Yell "Help!" if someone tries to grab you.
AT HOME
- Don't tell anyone you're home alone.
- Don't open the door to anyone you don't know well.
- Refuse to open the door if someone asks to use the telephone or anything else.
- Do not talk to strangers on the phone, and do not tell unknown callers that you are home alone.
- Tell an adult if you see anyone hanging around near your home. If your parents are not home, have the telephone number of a neighbor to call for help or DIAL 911 to call for the police.
- Learn how to call for help.
(For emergencies call 911).
If you feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused -- talk to your parents or a trusted adult.
