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, look out for bikes.

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.

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

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.

500

List some strategies you can use to stay safe in the community.

Live location sharing, carrying emergency contact info, buddy systems, knowing surroundings & exits, trust your instincts

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, call an emergency contact, use Google Maps to help.

500

What are signs that a stranger might be suspicious or unsafe?

Following you, making inappropriate comments, asking for personal information, holding a weapon

Unfamiliar or Emergency Situations

100

What to do if there is a fire inside your house?

Priorities are evacuate everyone & call for emergency services. If you are trained, use a fire extinguisher. Do not put water on a stove top fire**

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 should you do if you see violence (e.g. people in a physical fight) when out in the community?

Ensure you keep yourself safe first - keep your distance, move away and do not join in to try to help. Call for emergency services.

400

What types of classes can you take to learn more about helping people when they are injured?

First Aid and CPR.

500

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?

Go into a store or place you feel safe in. Call emergency services.

Who to call?

100

What phone number can you call in a life-threatening emergency?

911

200

What service can you call if you need some general medical advice, that's not an emergency?

Telehealth Ontario

300

Who do you call if you or someone else is in crisis and needs mental health support in-person ? (16+)

211 and ask for Toronto Community Crisis Service

400

Who can you call if you need a professional to talk to about your feelings, or mental health?

Kids Help Phone (5-29yo): 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868

500

What's an emergency contact? Can you give an example of yours.

A person to be contacted in case of an accident, illness, or other unforeseen event. This individual is someone who can provide assistance, make decisions, or relay information to authorities when needed.

Example: parent, adult sibling