TIPS FOR KIDS

• Tell mom and dad where you are going and when you plan to return.
• Walk with a friend or in a group.
• Make sure that someone has a cell phone in case of emergency.
• Leave your valuables at home.
• Do not openly carry things like iPods and cell phones. Keep those items at home, in your pockets, or in your backpack.
• Don’t listen to loud music while you are walking. Be aware of what is happening around you.
• Walk in well-lit areas and know the route that you will be taking to and from your destination.  Make sure your parents know the route as well.
• Stay out of alleyways.
• Know where you can find help.
• Be aware of safe people to talk to if you get lost or scared (police, ambulance, firefighter, teacher, neighbour, etc).
• Know where you can go if you get lost or scared (safe neighbour, police station, hospital, fire station, grocery store).
• Do not talk to people you do not know or those who make you feel uncomfortable (even if they have other kids with them or say they need help looking for a lost pet or say they know your parents). If someone follows you, call your parent/guardian, dial 911 and/or run to a safe place.  If someone approaches you, yell for help as load as you can.

It is okay to feel scared. Talk with your parents/guardians about where to go if something bad happens.