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Always let your
parents know where you are going, whom you'll be with, and what time
you will arrive.
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Always get
permission from a parent before going to someone's house.
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Do not answer
the door if you are home alone.
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Never answer the
door to a stranger.
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Never say you
are home alone when answering the phone. Instead, say something
like, "My Dad can't come to the phone right now".
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Never let
someone from the cable company, phone company, or another uniformed
person into your house if a parent or adult is not present.
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Always lock the
door when home and put on the alarm (if available).
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Never enter
anyone's car unless a parent has said that it is okay to do so.
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If someone
claims to be a police officer, call local police or 911 to make sure
they are telling the truth.
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Never take candy
or gifts from strangers.
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Never play in
isolated areas or inside or near deserted buildings.
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Always go with
your instincts and get somewhere safe if you feel fearful of
someone.
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Call 911 in an
emergency and say "I need help", or leave the phone off the hook if
talking is not possible - the police can trace your location
anywhere.
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Never stop
fighting back and always keep looking for an escape route.
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Learn and
practice our self-defense techniques.
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Call a parent to
come anytime, anywhere if you are in a situation where you feel
uncomfortable, no matter how late or how far.
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Never hitchhike.
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Always avoid
short cuts through alleys, deserted parks or buildings.
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Never walk alone
- use the "Buddy System".
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Remember
suspicious car license plates and write the plate number in snow or
dirt if no pen or paper is available.
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Trust your
instincts - recognize and report suspicious behavior.
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Always walk near
lights and stay in public and open areas at night.
