You may not dream of a safe environment or be aware of your safety, but is very important to feel protected and secure in your community. Here are some tips on how to stay safe, as well on how to provide/contribute to a safe community:
- For parents:
- Bullying is a common thing in communities. It is important to teach your kids how to handle bullies. It's always a good idea for a child to use their verbal skills rather than do any physical harm to the bully, like punching or kicking.
- Report any suspicious behaviours to the police (call 9-1-1).
- Don't park your car in a garage when you are alone, especially if you are a girl/woman. It is easy for criminals to abduct people this way.
- Always be aware of your surroundings! Don't go into dangerous or quiet neighbourhoods. It's always safer to be in a crowded area where someone can notice suspicious behaviours easily.
- Start a Block Watch program. This could really benefit your neighbourhood a lot by providing a safer environment for residents. For more details on Block Watch, click here to visit their website.
In the end, there are many ways to keep yourself safe in the community, it's just a matter of knowing the possible dangers and trying to avoid them. If you don't feel safe or you notice suspicious behaviours, there is always someone to help you.
- For parents:
- Always keep an eye on your children. Whether they are playing in the back yard or simply walking down the street, it is always a good idea to watch them. You never know when they could be abducted.
- Teach your kids the important phone numbers and where to use them. To learn more about phone numbers and emergencies, click here.
- Don't let your kids walk home alone. This is a great way for kidnappers to abduct kids; when they're alone with no supervision.
- Get to know your child's friends and their parents. Some parents may be willing to abduct your child, so it's always best to get to know people before letting your child go over to their place or hang out.
- Always lock your doors. What is the easiest way for criminals to get into a house? Through the front or back door!
- Don't leave windows without screens wide open.
- Add an alarm system.
- Bullying is a common thing in communities. It is important to teach your kids how to handle bullies. It's always a good idea for a child to use their verbal skills rather than do any physical harm to the bully, like punching or kicking.
- Report any suspicious behaviours to the police (call 9-1-1).
- Don't park your car in a garage when you are alone, especially if you are a girl/woman. It is easy for criminals to abduct people this way.
- Always be aware of your surroundings! Don't go into dangerous or quiet neighbourhoods. It's always safer to be in a crowded area where someone can notice suspicious behaviours easily.
- Start a Block Watch program. This could really benefit your neighbourhood a lot by providing a safer environment for residents. For more details on Block Watch, click here to visit their website.
In the end, there are many ways to keep yourself safe in the community, it's just a matter of knowing the possible dangers and trying to avoid them. If you don't feel safe or you notice suspicious behaviours, there is always someone to help you.