TAKE FIVE: Safer Steps to be Safe NOW(TM) from the SAFE NOW PROJECT

S - Stop and Think!
Stop and think about your safety. Do not let people rush you or push you into things
if you have doubts. Stay in thinking mode and trust your instincts. If someone is
trying to make you do something that does not feel right, say no, get away from
them immediately and seek help.

A - Act to protect yourself!
Be aware of which actions might lead you into danger and which actions will
protect you. Always let others know where you are going and avoid having risky
secrets. Remember, alcohol and other drugs will stop you thinking clearly and
might lead you into dangerous situations.

F - Fight for your right to safety!
If you find yourself in a dangerous situation fight, yell and scream in order to attract
attention. Let others know immediately in the loudest and most visible ways that
you are in danger. Learn simple ways to defend yourself but remember that
avoiding situations that put you at risk is always better than having to fight your
way out.

E - Encourage others stay safe!
If your friends act safely they will create a safe environment for you all. Protect
each other by looking out for your friends and have them look out for you.
If you are going alone into a new situation tell someone where you will be,
do not keep dangerous secrets. Form a pact with someone you trust to
look out for each other.

R - Remember….!
Remember the ‘Help Me’ sign. Remember there is always someone to help.
At anytime I need to talk to someone, I can call 1-800-448-3000.

THE SAFE NOW PLEDGE: -“I promise to do my best to be aware of my
safety and that of others by knowing and practicing the
TAKE FIVE--Safer Steps to be Safe NOW”
More Info at: www.safeNOWproject.org


TIPS FROM PUT KIDS FIRST (CANADA)

-Do not have a computer in a child's room or somewhere isolated in your
house, have it where you can see it.
-Make a point of learning enough about the computer so that you know what
your child is doing and where they'er going online.
-Don't use your real names or identifying information in your email addresses,
this can protect kids from predators as well as helping protect all of us from
identity fraud.
-Never agree to meet anyone who you've met online without a parent's
permission or supervision, this will help ensure that people are who they say
they are.
-If you use any IM sites like MSN messenger or ICQ, don't add people to your
contacts list unless you know them in person.
-Don't give out your friends, or enemies email address to anyone else online.
-For more information go to www.putkidsfirst.org


STOP BULLIERS

-Stop, Block and Tell!!! (Don't respond to any cyberbullying message,
block the person sending it to you and tell a trusted adult)
-ThinkB4UClick (Check what you are sending before you send it..
.think about it from the recipient's point of view)
-R-E-S-P-E-C-T (Use good etiquete and respect the feelings and bandwidth
of others)
-Keep Personal Information Private (The more information someone has
about you, the more easily they can bully you)
-Google Yourself! (Conduct frequent searches for your own information online
and set alerts...to spot cyberbullying early)
-Take 5! (Walk away from the computer when something upsets you, so you
won't do something you will later regret) For more information go to www.wiredsafety.com