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Get permission before going anywhere. |
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Never hitchhike or ride with anyone without permission. |
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Choose friends and those you date close to your age. |
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Stay away from isolated areas and short cuts. Use well-lit main streets. |
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Never give out personal information to strangers over the phone or on the Internet. |
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Sit near the driver on an empty bus or subway. |
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Make certain that the person you are dating understands you choose not to have sex because the best choice is to wait until marriage. |
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Say "no" to someone who touches you in a way that makes you physically or emotionally uncomfortable. |
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Alcohol harms your health, impairing your judgment and decision-making process. |
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Drugs hurt you, your family, and friends. They harm your body and can lead to death. |
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Never keep a secret that makes you feel uncomfortable. |
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Use the buddy system. |
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Tell a parent, guardian, or mentor if someone threatens you or your family, or tries to force you to do something you don't want to do. |
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Your body is special and private. Do not allow someone to touch your private parts. |
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Use good judgment when you are home alone. Do not open the door for anyone or tell telephone callers that an adult is not present. |
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Protect your safety and that of others by reporting suspicious activity. |
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