Child Safety
Tips
1. Every child should know how to
say NO to an adult. If a child is
grabbed by an adult, they should scream NO NO NO as loud as they can;
2. If a stranger approaches a child and
asks directions, the child should TAKE 2 STEPS BACK AND GET READY TO RUN;
3. Every family should have a
“Secret Word” or “Magic Number” that only the family knows. Children should be instructed not to go with
anyone who doesn’t know the code or number;
4. Each child should follow the same
route to and from school, the store or a friend’s house……NO SHORT CUTS;
5. Children should walk in
groups. They should never go to the
movies, parks or public toilets/restrooms alone;
6. Children should know that it’s OK
to IGNORE strangers;
7. Play – WHAT IF games. This will help your children work out answers
to problems they may face eg. “What
would you do if we were separated in the Shopping Centre? What would you do if someone in a car asked
for directions, or wanted you to help them find their dog?
8. Children should learn to
recognise a
9. Children should always tell their
parents where they are going, who they are going with, and when they will be back
home, and;
10. Children should not linger in
school yards and parks after other children have left.