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If you can, walk with a friend and avoid dodgy shortcuts. |
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Think about safe places on your route e.g shops, friends' houses etc. |
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If you feel uneasy about someone up ahead cross the road to avoid them. |
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Walk down the middle of pavements facing the oncoming traffic. |
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Never accept a lift with a stranger or someone you don't know very well. |
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Avoid parked cars with their engines running and people sitting in them. |
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Have your keys ready so you can get into your home quickly. |
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If a car pulls up by you, turn and walk in the other direction |
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- you can turn much faster than a car. |
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Try to choose an open carriage where there are several other passengers. |
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Pickpockets operate on trains and tubes so take extra care. |
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Travel downstairs on a bus if you are alone as you are rather cut off upstairs. |
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Take an aisle seat and sit as near to the driver as possible. |
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If someone sits by you and makes you feel uneasy then get up and move. |
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Try not to use isolated bus stops. |
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Teach UR Mum 2 TXT. So she doesn't have to keep ringing you. |
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Set your fone to vibrate or discreet, so you are not a target for phone thieves. |
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Don't walk while you talk or text, so you know what's going on around you. |
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Only give your number to mates you trust, this will help stop unwanted texts and calls. |
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Text or phone your parents/carers to let them know that you have arrived safely. |
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In an emergency you can call 999 even if you have no credit. |
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If your fone is stolen call 'Immobilise' on 08701 123123. |
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You can call 100 in a fone box to reverse the charges, so if your phone is out |
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of action you can still call home. |
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Let someone know where you're going and tell them if your plans change. |
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If you need help, approach a family group rather than a single adult. |
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Meet friends in a public place so you won't be waiting on your own. |
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Before you go out make sure you have got what you need e.g phone |
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charged and in credit, cash and keys. |
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Plan how you're going to get home. |
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Look out for each other, stay with your mates. Don't let anyone wander off. |
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iPods are great but they can stop you hearing someone approaching from behind. |
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When you're out and about try to look confident. |
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Bullies tend to choose victims who look an easy target. |
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Walk away from groups that might provoke you. |
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Don't lose it, think about keeping yourself out of trouble. |
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Messing about with your mates can get out of control. |
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Enjoy yourselves but think about how your actions affect others. |
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Keep your phone separate from the rest of your stuff. |
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Keep your stuff out of sight. So you are less likely to be mugged. |
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Jackets and bags on the back of chairs make easy targets. |
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Be careful where you leave them. |
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Get your phones, ipods and expensive things marked. |
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Put your house number and postcode on them using a UV pen. |
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If you do get mugged don't fight back. It's safer for you to give them what they want. |
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If possible, call someone to let them know that you have arrived home safely. |
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If someone knocks at the door, check who it is BEFORE you open the door. |
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Avoid telling anyone, that you are alone. If necessary say that your Mum/Dad |
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is in the bath or asleep upstairs. |
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If someone calls (e.g. the gas man), tell them it is not a suitable time and ask |
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them to phone to arrange another day. |
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Make sure you know where to find the phone numbers of people to call in an emergency. |
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