Why is this a problem?
Your friend has been drinking and is getting ready to drive home. Why is this a problem?
It's illegal and dangerous. Someone could get hurt or die.
You look out the window and see there is fire on the roof at the house across the street. Is this an emergency?
Yes. Call 911.
Someone knocks on your door when you are home alone. You don't recognize this person. What's the plan?
Do not open the door. Keep it locked.
You tell your best friend a secret. They tell everyone at work. Why is this a problem?
Real friends wouldn't share information about you that you want to be private. This shows this person is not trustworthy and probably not a good choice for a friend.
You are home alone and someone knocks on the door. You look out the window. You do not recognize the person. Is this an emergency?
No.
While you are on a walk in your neighborhood, you see a house that has black smoke coming out of it. What's the plan?
Call 911.
A new friend you met online wants to know where you live? Why is this a problem?
You don't know this person well enough to share personal information. They could be someone who is unsafe or not trustworthy.
Your dad falls off a ladder and isn't responding when you talk to him. Is this an emergency?
Yes. Call 911.
A friend takes you to the movies. While you are in the car they try to kiss you, but that makes you uncomfortable. What's the plan?
Tell them to please stop and let them know you're feeling uncomfortable. If you want to be just friends, let them know.
You come home from work and notice the window is broken. The front door is wide open. Why is this a problem?
If someone is still inside they could hurt you, and the police need to observe the crime scene for evidence.
You come home from work and notice the window is broken. The front door is wide open. Is this an emergency?
Yes. Call 911 and then your parents.
One of your friends keeps asking you for money but isn't paying you back. What's the plan?
Tell them you're not comfortable loaning them money anymore because they don't pay you back.
An internet "friend" that you have been chatting with wants to meet you alone. Why is this a problem?
You don't know them enough to know if they are a trustworthy and safe person.
Someone at work touches you inappropriately. Is this an emergency?
Yes. Immediately tell them not to do that and then speak to your supervisor.
An internet "friend" that you have been chatting with is excited to meet you. They want to meet you alone at the movies. What's the plan?
Tell them you're not comfortable meeting them alone. Talk to your parents.