Safety Rules

Safety Rules

• Get permission before going anywhere.
• Never hitchhike or ride with anyone without permission.
• Choose friends and those you date close to your age.
• Remember what you send in a text is forever.
• Stay away from isolated areas and shortcuts. Use well-lit main streets.
• Exit the room or Internet if pornography is present.
• Never give out personal information to strangers over the phone or on the Internet.
• Sit near the driver on an empty bus or subway.
• Make certain that the person you are dating understands you choose not to have sex because the best choice is to wait until marriage.
• Sit near the driver on an empty bus or subway.
• Make certain that the person you are dating understands you choose to avoid sex because the best choice is to wait until marriage.
• Say “no” to someone who touches you in a way that makes you physically or emotionally uncomfortable.
• Alcohol harms your health, impairing your judgment and decision-making process.
• Drugs hurt you, your family, and friends. They harm your body and can lead to death.
• Never keep a secret that makes you uncomfortable.
• Use the buddy system.
• 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.
• Your body is special and private. Do not allow someone to touch your private parts.
• 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.
• Protect your safety and that of others by reporting suspicious activity.