1. Before I go anywhere, I always check first with my parents or the person
         in charge. I tell them where I am going, how I will get there, who will be 
         going with me, and when I'll be back.

2. I check first  for permission from my parents before getting into a car or
         leaving with anyone - even someone I know. I check first before chang-
         ing plans or accepting money, gifts, or drugs without my parents
         knowledge.

3.  It is safer for me to be with other people when going places or playing
         outside. I always use the "buddy system."

4. I say NO if someone tries to touch me in ways that make me feel
         frightened, uncomfortable, or confused. Then I go and tell a grown-up I 
         trust what happened.

5. I know it is not my fault if someone touches me in a way that is not O.K. 
         I don't have to keep secrets about those touches.

6. I trust my feelings and talk to grown-ups about problems that are too 
         big for me to handle on my own. A lot of people care about me and will
         listen and believe me. I am not alone. 

7. It is never too late to ask for help. I can keep asking until I get the help
         I need.

8. I am a special person, and I deserve to feel safe. My rules are:

    •    CHECK FIRST.
   •    USE THE "BUDDY SYSTEM." 
   •   SAY  NO, THEN GO AND TELL.
      •    LISTEN TO MY FEELINGS, AND TALK ABOUT MY PROBLEMS WITH 
           GROWN-UPS I TRUST ABOUT MY PROBLEMS AND CONCER
        

Home Alone Tips

•    I know to keep all doors and windows locked when I am home alone.

•    If I am home alone and someone knocks on the door, I know to 
     ask, "Who is it?" without unlocking or opening any door or window. 
     If it is not someone I am expecting, I know to say, "My mom/dad is 
     busy and can't come to the door right now." I know to talk through 
     the door and ask the person to come back later. If the person refuses 
     to leave, I know to call the police. I know to never let the person inside 
     for any reason.

•    If I am home alone and the phone rings, I know to never let a stranger 
     know I am home alone. I know to say "My mother/father can't come to 
     the phone  right now".

•    I know that there are emergency numbers to call if I'm home alone and 
     get scared, including how to telephone my parents and neighbors.

•    If I arrive home and see that any window or door is open I should go to a 
       neighbors house and call "911" or "0" for Operator.

Safety Tips

I know to scream and scatter books and belongings if I am forced towards any building or car.

I know not to play in isolated areas or take short-cuts through dangerous or deserted areas such as creeks or vacant lots.

I know not to go door-to-door selling something without an adult with me.

If someone I know, a friend or a neighbor, asks me to come into his/her house or go somewhere with them, I know to ask my mom/dad first.

I know to walk on the left facing traffic so that I can see if a car stops near me.

I know that it is okay to hang up the telephone if I don't like what I hear, such as strange noises, scary talk or nothing at all.

I know never to hitch hike.

I know never to accept a ride from a stranger.

I know never to go with a person who says they are a police officer if they are not in uniform and don't have a police car, I know not to go with a stranger, even if they show a badge.

I know to tell my mom/dad all strange and/or unusual events.

I know the difference between a " good touch" and a " bad touch" and that certain areas of my body are very private. I do not allow anyone to touch any part of my body that my bathing suit would cover. I know to report any "bad touches" to mom, dad, a trusted adult and the police.

I have the right not to be touched in ways that make me feel uncomfortable, the right to say "NO" and the right to get help.

I know that if an adult or an older boy or girl tells me to keep a secret, I know that it is okay to tell mom, dad or a trusted adult.

I know that I have the right to feel safe and I know who I can trust to talk to if and when I am not feeling safe.

I know to always tell my mom/dad if I am away from them and something happens that makes me feel uncomfortable.

I know to call home when I get to my friend's house, shopping, etc., and to call when I am on my way hme and to always come home before dark.

I know that if I get lost in a store or shopping mall, I will go to a cashier or security person.

I know never to go alone to movie theaters, arcade game, stores, public rest rooms, parks, swimming pools or school yards (after school hours).

I know that running away from home is no fun. When I am having problems, I know that I can talk to my family or a trusted adult.

I know not to put my name on any clothing, jewelry, hats, caps, jackets, tee shirts, bikes, etc., where people can see it.

Stranger Safety Tips

• I know my family "Secret Code Word" and know not to go with anyone, for any reason, who does not use the "Secret Code Word."

• I know that a stranger is any one (man or woman) who is not known by me.

• I know not to go with strangers and to run away from them when approached.

• I know to never accept candy, food, money or anything from a stranger.

• I know never to approach a car with strangers. If a stranger says something to me, I know not to go near the car to answer or to have them repeat the question.

• I know never to help a stranger with directions, fix their car, find their lost pet or let a stranger take my picture.

• If a stranger is following me, instead of hiding in bushes or behind a building, I know to go to a place where there are people and ask for help.

• I know to keep at least two arms lengths away from a stranger when walking.

• I know, that even though I may see and recognize certain people (like the mailman, ice cream truck driver, newspaper person, etc.), these people are considered strangers to me and I should never go with them without permission from my mom/dad.