- Do not get into any car unless your parents personally tell you to. Also, stay away from anyone who follows you on foot or in a car. You should not go near a car to talk to the people inside.
- Adults and other people who need help should not ask you for help; they should ask other adults. Adults should not ask you for directions or to look for a “lost puppy” or tell you that your mother or father is in trouble and that they will take you to them.
- Quickly get away from anyone who tries to take you somewhere. Yell or scream, “This person is not my father (or mother).”
- Use the “buddy system” and never go places alone. Always ask your parents’ permission to leave the yard/play area or to go over to someone’s home and especially always ask permission before you go into someone’s home.
- Never hitchhike! Don’t ride with anyone unless your parents have told you it’s OK.
- People should not ask you to keep a special secret. If they do, tell your parents or teacher. Also, tell anyone who wants to take your picture, “No,” and quickly tell your parents or teacher.
- No one should touch you on the parts of your body covered by your bathing suit and don’t touch anyone else in those areas. Your body is special and private.
- You have the right to say “No” to anyone, including adults and even relatives or friends who try to take you anywhere against your will, or try to touch you, or make you feel uncomfortable in ANY WAY.
- Use a special code word with your parents that they can tell to someone so you know they are safe to go with.
- Practice a “Special” yell that is low, loud and long! It tells the person trying to you, “I know what to do! I’m not an easy victim!” It tells everyone within the sound of your voice, “I need help!” It gets you going! Don’t panic and freeze in an emergency. When you yell you take a deep breath that gets oxygen and energy to your brain and muscles. Your yell can give you courage and get your feet moving when you need to run away!
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One more thing, I told my child I would rather you be rude and safe than Polite and in danger….I want to live in a world where NO is respected.