Going into the Community
What do you need to remember when walking across the street (2 things)
- Looking both ways
- Cross streets only when the signs say walk
- Don't jaywalk. using proper cross walks
- Listen for approaching traffic
What is a stranger?
An individual that you do not know
How do you stay safe to getting cat called?
- Ignoring it
- Reporting it
- Talking to individuals.
- Staying in public areas
Is telling someone your first and last name an example of sharing information/
Yes it is
What is this agency address?
______
What can you take with you to stay safe when out in the community?
- Phone
- Flashlight
- Purse/ Wallet
- Carry a whistle
- Other items?
What is some reasons you might want to talk to strangers?
- Directions
- Asking for help, if you are at a store
What is something you can say to someone if you don't want to talk to them?
- No
- No thank you
If you tell someone something about you is that sharing personal information?
Yes it is
Where is the closest police station
- Central Division - Fredrick Street
- North Division - Columbia Street
- Waterloo Regional Police Headquarters - Sports world Drive
Name something that might happen if you are not paying attention when you are walking?
- Ends up crossing when a car is coming, seeing oncoming vehicles.
- Could get hit
- Could cause an accident
- Not aware of other individuals around you
What are some examples of strangers that are safe in the community?
- Firemen
- Policemen
- bankers
- Librarians
- Train and bus operators
- Local Store employees
What do you do if someone asks you for something that you don't want to give out?
- If you know what the information is about, it is up to you if you want to say yes or not, it is all about how safe you feel in the situation.
- If you don't want to give information out, you can always say no, or no thank you.
If an individual asks for another persons information that you know, is it ok to give out?
No
As the information is not yours, and not yours to disclose.
Where is your nearest hospital?
Grand River Hospital - King Street W
How can you stay safe when walking at night time?
(name 2 things)
- Wearing reflective clothing
- Staying on sidewalks
- Not walking in the street
- Watch out for things that may be in your walking way
If you don't know where you are in the community, what are some things you can do to make yourself feel safe?
- Find a safe space
- Ask someone for help
- Find local supports
- Not walking in high risk areas
- Talking to a trusted person, and letting them know where you are.
Someone came up and asked you for money, what do you do?
- Up to you on how comfy and safe you feel in the situation
When is it a safe space to share your public information?
- To Policemen
- Medical Documents
- School
- Service Ontario
Where are your nearest libary?
Kitchener Public Library - Queen Street
Explain how cyclist can stay safe?
Biking in the Cyclist lane
Making pedestrians aware that you are coming
Letting cyclist go first
Locking your Cyclist out
Why might strangers approach you in the community
- Ask for money
- Directions
- information
- Just wanting to talk
If you are in the community and someone is following you, and they wont leave you alone?
What can you do?
- Pay attention to your surroundings, and what is going on.
- Keep calm
-Ask for help, from staff or local community members. You can also go into a store or business that you feel comfortable in.
- You can call a friend, or trusted person and let them know what is going on
Is it safe to share information online?
No it is not
What is your local crisis line?
- Kids Help line
- Waterloo Region Crisis Line
- Front Door & Youth Mental Health
- 24/7 Online counselling services
- 24/7 Online Counselling