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Safety Tips for Young People

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    Always tell someone where you are going and when you are going to be home.
  2. Know the name, address, and phone number of someone else you can contact if your parents are not at home.
  3. Use well travelled streets, avoid back alleys and empty lots, especially at night.
  4. When possible, never travel or play away from your yard alone.
  5. Never allow a stranger to touch you. Don't let a stranger lead you anywhere under any circumstances. If a stranger asks for help, go to a trusted adult and explain what the stranger wants. Let the adult decide what to do about helping the stranger.
  6. If you have a job which requires you to go door to door, never go inside of the house to collect payment or accept donations. If asked to do so, just explain that you are happy to wait outside.
  7. Remember, in any emergency it is important to tell someone what the problem is and what help you want. Call police, the fire department, or anyone that can help. If you don't tell someone you need help, you might not get any help.