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Safety Tips for Teens
- Talk with your friends. Discuss ways of avoiding danger, how you might react in threatening situations and which streets are safer than others.
- Tell your parents where you are going and when, and ask them to do the same. Call them if your plans change. Someone should know where you are at all times.
- Always be alert. Walk with purpose. Look like you know where you're going.
- Whenever possible, travel in a group rather than alone. Always walk on busy, well-lit streets. Don't walk in an isolated area. Don't hesitate to ask or yell for help.
- When you're with friends, don't get so absorbed in conversation that you become unaware of your surroundings and other people.
- A mugger believes his victim is weaker, smaller or unaware of a threat and can be taken by surprise. Lack of awareness makes you vulnerable.
- Keep your possessions out of sight whenever possible. Don't display large bills. Put all money out of sight before leaving a store. Don't carry more cash than you absolutely need.
- Never act "macho" when you are attacked. Give up what the attacker demands -- no possession is worth the risk of getting hurt.
- If you are mugged, tell your parents and anyone else who seems appropriate –your teacher, school official or your friends. Always report incidents of crime to the police.
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