Community Safety

Navigating Comunity

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.

200

Name 3 streets in Mississauga we walk on regularly or have walked on recently.

Southdown road, Truscott, South Sheridan Way

300

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

Bikes have different safety risks than just walkers. Explain how you as a pedestrian walking on the sidewalk can stay safe with bikers around.

As a walker, be aware of bikers coming towards you. Walk to the side of the road and always let the biker go first - if they hit you it will hurt! 

500

What is our address here at DEEN Support Services?

1486 Southdown Rd

Strangers

100

What is a stranger?

Someone you don't know.

200

What is a reason you might have to talk to a stranger?

Ask for directions, get help, if you're at a store.

300

List 3 examples of safe strangers.

firemen, policemen, librarians, bankers, people working at stores, people working at the Y

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.

500

You get lost on your way to the park near Muneeba Centre. What are 2 safe places you can think of to go and ask for directions?

Tim Hortons, Dollarama, Pizza Pizza, Rexall, any of the stores in Southdown Shopping Centre

Unfamiliar Situations

100

If a stranger comes up to you and starts asking your for money or private information. What is one thing you can say if you are uncomfortable?

No or No, thank you. If they don't leave you alone, ask a safe stranger for help.

200

Is telling someone your home address an example of sharing private information?

Yes

300

How much information is it safe to share with friends?

Trick question! It depends on how close you are and how comfortable you feel sharing the information.

400

If you are in the community and someone follows you while asking you for money and won't leave you alone what can you do?

Ask for help from staff, or a police officer. Go into a store or place you feel safe in.

500

Tell a story or example about when it is safe to share private information.

sharing passwords, money info, address, etc.