·         Know your full name, address (city and state), and telephone number including area code.

·         Know how to call 9-1-1 and how to use a pay telephone.

·         Never to accept rides or gifts from someone they don’t know.

·         Go to a store clerk, security guard or police officer for help if lost in a mall or store or on the street.

·         Remember that no one, not even someone you know, has the right to touch you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable. You have the right to say "No" in this situation.

·         Learn safe places you can go in your neighborhood in an emergency, like a trusted neighbor’s house.

At School and Play

·         Always walk and play with friends, not alone.  Avoid places that could be dangerous, like vacant buildings, alleys, new construction, wooded areas, etc.

·         Always take the safest routes to and from school, stores, and friend’s houses.

·         Walk confidently and be alert to what’s going on around you.

·         Avoid strangers who may hang around playgrounds, public restrooms, empty buildings, etc.

·         Always take the same way home from school.

·         Do not walk next to curbs.

·         Do not play alone on playgrounds.

·         Do not wear expensive jewelry or clothing to school.

·         Check in with a parent or trusted neighbor as soon as you arrive home from school someone should know if you are staying late at school.

·         Take the time to talk to your parents about your fears and feelings about people or places that scare you or make you feel uneasy. Trust your instincts. Tell your parents if you are having problems with bullies.

·         Settle argument with words, not fists or weapons.

·         Never to take guns, knives or other weapons to school. Tell a school official immediately if you see another student with a gun, knife or other weapon.

At Home Alone

·         Check in with a parent or trusted neighbor immediately after arriving home.

·         Carry your house key on you in a concealed place. It should not be left hidden outside the house.

·         Learn how to use the door and window locks and alarm system, if you have one.

·         Never allow anyone into the home without your parent’s permission.

·         Never let a caller at the door or on the telephone know that you are alone.