Navigating Comunity
Strangers
Unfamiliar Situations
100
Name 2 different things to remember when safely crossing a street.
Look both ways, cross only when the 'walk' sign is lit, walk single file, wait until cars are stopped, wait until driver of the car waves you on, use crosswalks, stop and look both ways.
100
What is a stranger?
Someone you don't know.
100
Why might a stranger approach you in the community?
Ask for money, directions, information, want to talk to you about something.
200
Name 2 things to remember when safely crossing a street.
Look both ways, cross only when the 'walk' sign is lit, walk single file, wait until cars are stopped, wait until driver of the car waves you on, use crosswalks, stop and look both ways.
200
What is a reason you might have to talk to a stranger?
Ask for directions, get help, if you're at a store.
200
What is one thing you can always say to someone if you don't want to give them your money or time?
No or No, thank you
300
What is one thing that might happen if you don't keep your body under control while walking on the sidewalk?
You might run into someone or hit them
300
List 3 examples of safe strangers.
firemen, policemen, librarians, bankers, people working at stores, people working at the Y
300
What do you do if someone asks for your email address so they can get information to you about something?
If you know what the information is about and want it you can say yes. If you don't know what the information is about and don't want it say no.
400
Walking at night can be more dangerous than walking during the day because it is dark out! How can you stay safe while walking at night?
Wear bring or reflective clothing, stay on the sidewalks and don't walk in the street, watch out for things that may be easy to trip over.
400
If you are lost in the community what can you do to make sure you are safe?
Find a safe space, ask someone for help.
400
Someone just came up to you and asked you for money, what do you do?
Say no