Stranger Safety
What is a stranger?
Someone you don't know, even if you recognize the person and they act friendly.
What should you always wear when you are riding a bike?
A helmet
What is a coping skill?
Something that helps you remain calm when you're feeling strong emotions
What should you always do when leaving your house
Lock the door
Does a stranger have to look like a "bad" person?
No. Remember, a stranger is someone you don't know. There can be "good" and "bad" strangers. A police officer is still a stranger if we don't know him/her. Unfortunately, we don't know if a person is good or bad just by looking at him/her.
What should you always wear when riding or driving a vehicle?
A seatbelt
What is the safe way to cross the road?
Use crosswalks if available, stop, look left and right multiple times to make sure there are no cars then walk quickly
What should you do if an adult you know, asks inappropriately towards you?
Find a trusted adult and tell them.
What should you do before opening the door when there is a knock when you are home alone?
If someone you don't know says, "I have seen you on campus I will give you a ride home so you don't have to take the bus." What should you do?
Say no thank you and go the bus stop.
What should you do before going anywhere in the community alone and why?
Tell someone where you are going so that someone always knows where you are in case of an emergency.
Is it safe to walk home from a friends house in the dark by yourself?
No, you should always walk with a friend or find a ride from a parent
How should you carry your money?
In a wallet or a secure pocket
A new friend you just met hanging out at the park insists on coming over because your parents are not home. What should you do?
Tell them you don't have permission to have company over.
Should you accept drinks and food from strangers? Why or whynot?
Yes and No: you can accept food and drinks from strangers if they are employees of an establishment, if the food is sealed and unopened. No if it is a person who randomly comes up to you offering food and drinks.
Should you get into a swimming pool without someone else around? Why?
No. Even if you are a great swimmer, accidents happen. You always need one other person with you to be safe.
What should you do if someone you don't know is asking you to help them find their dog?
They are a stranger so you must check in with an adult first
Is it ok to touch someone or their hair without permission?
No, that is invading their personal space
What should you do if hear a strange noise outside your house?
If you get lost, who is a safe stranger you can find to ask for help?
A police officer Someone who works at the store, park or place you are visiting (usually these people will be in a uniform)
Is it safe for you to meet someone at the movie theatre that you just met? Why or why not.
Yes because it is a public place.
If someone yells your name from a car-what should you do?
False! It should be kept safe at home
Should you ever tell someone that you are home alone?
NO!
What information should you not share with someone you just met?
Your phone number, address and personal information.
Give 2 examples of public transportation options.
city bus, uber, taxi, subway, train, airplane,
Give 3 safety tips while traveling or going on vacation that you should follow?
keep your money and valuables in a safe place, have your ID on your persons at all times, make sure your phone is charged and working while exploring and touring, Don't share hotel information with people you just met, Don't showoff your money or valuables.
A man pulls up to your house and says your mom is hurt and that he is going to drive you to the hospital. What should you do?
Go inside the house and find a trusted adult. If not, call 911.
What do you do if come home and notice the windows are broken?
Don't go in, call police and wait.