18 Mar 2016
Many students walk home after school or have times when they are not in direct sight of an adult outside of school hours. Below are some suggested conversations you could have with your child to ensure their safety at all times.
- Make sure your parents or another adult you know knows where you are at all times.
- Always walk straight home or to the place you are walking to. Walk near busier roads and streets, or use paths where there are lots of people.
- Know where safe places are – a shop, service station, police station, library or school. Go to these places and ask them to call the police.
- Don't talk to people you don't know and never get into a car with someone you don't know. If a car stops on the side of the road and you don't know the person inside, do not stop.
- If you are scared and can use a phone, call 000 and tell them you are scared.
- If someone tries to grab you, yell out 'Go away, I don't know you'. This lets other people know you have been approached by someone you don't know.
These suggestions have been provided by the NSW Police Media Unit.