Your Safety at Home, at School and Out and About

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Safety isn't just about being careful when you are on the Internet. You have to think about your safety wherever you are and whatever you are doing and this includes when you are at home.
Not only do you have to look after yourself, you should also remember that how you behave when you are at school or out and about also affects how other people feel. This could be something like remembering not to drop litter or letting someone know where you are going and when you will be back (this also helps them if they need to contact you in an emergency).
Have a look at these sites for tips on staying safe in different situations.
  • Fearless opens in a new window - A fun, interactive website all about crime and gives advice.
  • yrspace.info opens in a new window - Information on staying safe when you are at home, out and about and on the Internet.
  • TheSite.org: Gangs opens in a new window - What could happen if you become involved in a gang and how you can avoid getting into trouble.
  • Think U Know - Share experiences of things that have gone wrong and show ways to help get yourself out of bad situations.
  • Childline opens in a new window - Advice on staying safe in different situations including bullying, running away, gangs, peer pressure, abuse, alcohol and online safety.
  • The Children's Society: Check Point opens in a new window - Running away from home and being at risk on the street is unimaginable for many people, which is why The Children’s Society Check Point project provides free and confidential information, advice and specialist support for young people aged 11 to 21 years.
  • Shelter: Advice for young people opens in a new window - The Housing and Homelessness Charity provides advice for young people.  
  • Missigng People: Runaways opens in a new window - This site gives you details of a support service which you can contact if you feel you have no other option but to run away.  The Runaway Helpline can also be contacted on 0808 800 70 70, or by text on 80234 (both 24 hours a day).


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