Teach your children to run away from danger, never toward it. Danger is anyone or anything invading their personal space. If anyone should try to grab them, tell them to make a scene; loudly yell this person is not my father/mother/guardian; and make every effort to get away by kicking, screaming, and resisting. Their safety is more important than being...

Preparing First Timers for School Your child may be suffering from anxieties about going to school for the first time. Preparing your child (and yourself) for these changes is important to ensuring a less traumatic separation. Speak about school in a positive way and introduce it as a fun time for making friends and being on a larger playground. Help...

Rape Is Not A Selective Crime It happens on streets, in cars, in schools, in parks, in alleys. The rapist has no regard for age, race or social status. Safety Tips For Rape Prevention Be aware of the possibility of being raped....it could happen to YOU. Safety at Home Replace or re-key locks when you move into a new home or...

Keep alert. Do not use your cell phone while driving. Park in a well-lit area and always keep your car doors locked even when at a stoplight. Keep windows closed or only slightly open. Make sure you have enough fuel in case there is an emergency and you need to divert from your usual route. In the event that you...

We all want to feel safe inside our homes, but the fact is, unless certain precautions are taken, you will be as vulnerable as walking down the street. Install security systems and safety lights that are triggered by movement. These are useful to deter criminals. Secure windows and doors with deadlocks and try not to leave keys where they can...

Safety tips during this dry season to reduce the chances of fire include: Do not discard cigarettes from moving vehicles - use ashtrays. Lit cigarettes do cause fires and can be disastrous in times of drought and high fire risk. When pulling off the side of the road, stay away from dry grass areas. Park vehicles so that the exhaust...