It’s important to
talk to children about stranger danger and suspicious activities around school.
Review the tips
below with your family to help keep your children safe:
1. Students should walk in groups, not alone.
2. Avoid distractions, such as cellphones, and pay attention to
their surroundings.
3. If you’re approached by a stranger, run away and seek help
from others.
4. If a stranger grabs you, do everything you can to stop him or
her from pulling you away. Drop to the ground, kick, hit, bite, and scream. Do
whatever it takes to attract the attention of others who can help you.
One
school district recommends that if someone is dragging you away, scream, “this
is not my dad,” or “this is not my mom.”
5. Never talk to strangers or accept rides or gifts from
strangers.
6. Immediately report any incident that makes you uncomfortable.
Report suspicious activity to your school and police department
7.
Know your home phone number and address, parent/guardians’ work numbers, the
number of another trusted adult, and how to use 911 for emergencies.