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SAFE COMMUNITIES KITStreet Wise YouthAs children grow older, the challenges they encounterbecome increasingly complex. Parents can help bycontinuing to encourage their children to exercise goodjudgement. You can help young people by encouragingthem to read the following safety suggestions, whichwill help them deal with any new situations they mayface.Don’t react to violence with more violence. Settlearguments with words, not fists or weapons. Avoidforming an audience when others argue.There are groups of bullies who band together in“wannabe” gangs. Don’t draw attention to their actions;that’s what they want.Refuse to hang around with friends who plan tosteal, vandalize or commit other crimes.If you’re in a situation and need advice on how toprevent crime or violence, call the Youth AgainstViolence Line (anonymously, if it makes you feel safer).You will receive assistance from school liaison or a youthpolice officer in your community. It’s a safe, simple andconfidential way to get help and prevent crime.Call the Youth Against Violence Line at 1-800-680-4264 or go to www.takingastand.com to e-mail theLine.If you become the victim of harassment, violence ortheft, or if you’re in a situation and you don’t know whatto do, tell someone who can help or call the YouthAgainst Violence Line.12
WORKING TOGETHER FOR SAFE COMMUNITIESTake a stand. When you see or hear something youknow is wrong, speak up or get help. The less youtolerate violence, the less it will happen.Safe Datingwith information and ideas to help you and your peerstake action to prevent crime and violence.For more information about the Taking a Stand Kit,call the Youth Against Violence Line at 1-800-680-4264, or visit the Taking a Stand website atwww.takingastand.com .Learn how to stop an unwanted sexual advance orany behavior that makes you feel uncomfortable. Youhave the right to say no. No, means no! No matterwhat’s happened. Be direct and assertive. Let your dateknow your limits clearly and firmly.If you don’t know your date well, stay in public placeswith other people. Tell a parent or friend where you’regoing. Be prepared to find your own way home. Carrymoney for a cab or transit, or call someone for a ride.Be aware that alcohol and drugs reduce your ability tothink clearly and make good decisions. Don’t accepthurtful behaviour from a boyfriend or girlfriend.Youth ActionOne way that youth can take a stand against violenceand crime is by getting a copy of the Taking a StandYouth Crime Prevention Kit. Taking a Stand is packed13
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