Safety Rules for Children

• I will always tell my parents where I am going and when I'll be home and return home before dark.
• I will always play or go places with at least one other person - Never alone.
• I know my body belongs to me. I will trust my feelings. I will say NO and run away from a situation that doesn't feel right.
• There are certain kinds of strangers that can assist me when I need help. For instance: mothers with children, other children, police in uniform or store clerks in the mall.
• I will walk and play at places my parents said were OK. I will not take shortcuts or go into alleys.
• I will not allow adults to trick or force me into going places or doing things like: help find pets, carry packages, take pictures, play games, or take drugs with them. I will always check with my parents first.
• I will not accept candy, money, gifts or rides from any adult without my parent's permission.
• I will always lock my home and car doors. I will not tell anyone that I am home alone.
• I will learn to dial 911. I will learn to use the pay phone without money. I will learn my address and phone number.
• I will always walk against traffic on the sidewalk.
• Always tell your parents where you are going.
• Never enter any home without getting your parent's permission first.
• Never get into any vehicle, unless your parents know and have said it's OK.
• Always wear reflective clothing at night.
• Never approach any house that is not well lit.
• Remember anything weird than an adult says or does to you and tell your parents immediately.
• Run away from people who offer you candy or other treats or want you to help look for their puppy or kitten.
• Scream, run and fight if anyone tries to grab you or make you go with them.
• Don't play in areas that you are unfamiliar with.
• Stay on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, always walk facing traffic.

MY RULES FOR SAFETY

1. I CHECK FIRST with my parents, guardians, or other trusted adults before going anywhere, doing anything, helping anyone, accepting anything, getting into a vehicle, or leaving with anyone.
2. I TAKE A FRIEND with me when going places or playing outside.
3. I TELL someone NO if they try to touch me or do things in ways that make me feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused, because it's OK for me to stand up for myself.
4. I TELL my parents, guardians, or other trusted adults if anything happens to me.

Sometimes there are people who choose to trick or hurt others. There is no excuse - no one has the right to force, trick, or pressure people into doing things they don't want to do.

So use these rules, and remember you are STRONG, you are SMART and have the right to be SAFE.

ALWAYS......

• CHECK WITH A PARENT FIRST
• TAKE A FRIEND WITH YOU
• TELL PEOPLE "NO" WHEN THEY TRY TO CAUSE YOU HARM
• TELL AN ADULT YOU TRUST IF ANYTHING HAPPENS.

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