Home Alone Safety: Getting Home

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Home Alone Safety Getting Home
Have a set route coming home from school and
dont take short cuts. Make sure your parents
know what that route is. Always let your
parents know where you Are, and when you plan to
be home. If youre going to be late, always
call and let them know. Know safe places you
can go to on your way home if you have trouble.
A trusted neighbors house would be great.
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• Trust your instincts, cross the
• street if need be.
• Try to walk with others. Its much safer
• with a group.
• Dont accept any rides unless
• pre-arranged by your parents.
• Have and use a family code word.
• Stay alert. Walk purposefully.
• Look like you know where you are going.
• Use the buddy system.
• Dont play alone.

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When Home Alone

• When walking up to your house, look for
• Anything out of the ordinary. If you spot
• something or someone suspicious, go to
• a trusted neighbors and call the police.
• Wait for the police to arrive before
  entering your home.
• Call your mom or dad when you get home
• and let them know you are home and ok.
• Keep doors, windows garage locked and
• closed.
• If anyone calls, dont let them know you are
  alone.
• Tell them your parents cant come to the phone
  will
• call them back soon.

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• If someone comes to the door, use the
• peephole or look through a window to see
• who it is. Dont open the door to anyone,
• unless your parents have said its OK.
• Follow your parents rules about
• Activities and leaving the house. Make
• sure you tell them if you plan on leaving
• for any reason.
• If you feel scared or someone is trying to
• Get in, call your emergency number or 911.

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• For more information on
• Home Alone Safety and other
• Child Safety issues, go to
• http//www.safenetwork.org
• or
• Call 559-297-1033 or 800-643-3310
• Or Email staff_at_safenetwork.org