Navigating Comunity
2 different things to look for before safely crossing a street.
Look both ways,
look for the lit 'walk' sign,
look for stopped cars,
look for the driver of the car waves you on,
look for the lines of the crosswalks
What is a stranger?
Someone you don't know.
Reasons a stranger approach you in the community
Ask for money,
Ask for directions, or information,
Want to talk to compliment you.
Is telling someone your first and last name an example of sharing private information?
Yes
The street and city where the Adult Transition Program is located.
19th Street
Oceano
1510 19th Street, Oceano California
2 things to do when safely crossing a street.
look for cars,
stay in the crosswalk,
listen for cars,
stop and look both ways
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What is a reason you might have to talk to a stranger?
Ask for directions,
get help,
ask a question about something you want to by if you're at a store.
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
keep walking
If you tell someone what your favorite restaurant is are you telling them important personal information?
No
Where is the sheriff station in Oceano?
Across the street from the train station on HWY 1.
This could happen if you don't keep your body under control while walking on the sidewalk.
You might run into someone,
trip or fall, or
get hit by a car
List 3 examples of safe strangers.
firemen,
policemen,
librarians,
bankers,
people working at stores.
When to give your email address
family, or friend
Personal business: Job, school, or doctor
If someone asks for a friend's email address that you have is it ok to give it out?
No
3 grocery stores names near your home or school
Von's
Smart and Final
Grocery Outlet
California Fresh Market
What to do to stay safe while walking at night?
Wear light 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,
take a flashlight.
You are lost in the community and you want to stay safe
Find a safe space like a store
Ask someone for help.
Use your cell phone to call a family member/school staff.
Someone just came up to you and asked you for money, what do you do?
Say "no"
Say "I don't have any money"
keep walking
Is it a good idea to make new friends on the internet?
No! You don't know who they really are.
The nearest bus stop is on this street.
19 street
2 important safety rules when walking on the sidewalk.
Keep your head up and look where you are walking
Stay on the sidewalk
Walk to the right side of the sidewalk if someone is walking towards you.
Don't bump, keep your personal space
An important item you carry in your wallet/purse when you are in the community?
California I.D.
Emergency information
Emergency money
Bus schedule
Phone
Someone is following you and keeps asking you for money
Go into a store or place you feel safe in.
Call a family member or school staff on your cell phone.
Ask for help from staff, or a police officer.
Is an Online friend the same as a real friend?
NO!
Online friends, you don't really know but play games online
Real friends are people you know in person.
2 Streets in we walk on around the ATP.
19th street
17th street
Wilmar
Paso Robles St