Who are strangers?
Someone you do not know or not familiar with.
Acquaintances
Everywhere (at school, at the grocery store, etc.)
Family
Hugs, kisses
someone in the park offered you candy
Ignore, get a trusted adult, say "no"
get a trusted adult, ignore, say "no"
Who are community helpers?
People who live and work in our communities.
Friends
At school, in the neighborhood, or at your house if you guys are hanging out.
Friends
Side hugs, fist bumps, high fives
you are lost at the grocery store
you are playing outside and someone in a car asks for directions
get a trusted adult for help, walk away
Who are acquaintances?
People you see but do not know well.
Community helpers
In the community, at the hospital, clinic, school
Acquaintances
Wave
a person grabbed you and tried to take you away
Scream, kick, hit, yell "HELP"
your buddy in your buddy system wants to go talk to someone that neither of you know
Tell your buddy that is not safe, tell your buddy to stay with you, tell a trusted adult
Who are friends?
Friends are people you can trust, talk and share secrets with, play games, hangout, etc.
Strangers
Everywhere
Community helpers
Wave, hello, handshake
someone tells you that your dad has been in an accident and you need to go with them immediately
Find a trusted adult, walk away, say "no"
a classmate touches you where you don't want to be touched
say "no" and step away, get a teacher, tell a trusted adult
Who are family members?
Parents, siblings, grandparents
Family
At home, family events, etc.
Strangers
Ignore
someone rings your doorbell
Don't answer or look out the door, let an adult answer the door
a stranger at your track meet says he is supposed to drive you home
say "no" and get a coach or teacher