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Ten Things Kids Can Do To Stop Violence
- Settle arguments with words, not fists or weapons. Don't stand around and form an audience when others are arguing. A group makes a good target for violence
- Learn safe routes for walking in the neighborhood, and know good places to seek help.
- Report any crimes or suspicious actions to the police, school authorities, and parents. Be willing to testify if needed.
- Don't open the door to anyone you don't know and trust.
- Never go anywhere with someone you don't know and trust.
- If someone tries to abuse you, say no, get away, and tell a trusted adult. Trust feelings, and if there's a sense of danger, get away fast. Remember, it's not the victim's fault.
- Don't use alcohol or other drugs, and stay away from places and people associated with them.
- Stick with friends who are also against violence and drugs, and stay away from known trouble spots.
- Get involved to make school safer and better - having poster contests against violence, holding anti-drug rallies, counseling peers, settling disputes peacefully. If there's no program, help start one!
- Help younger children learn to avoid being crime victims. Set a good example, and volunteer to help with community efforts to stop crime.
This reproducible fact sheet is provided by the Connecticut Clearinghouse, a program of Wheeler Clinic, Inc. the following is a link to their web site
10 Things Kids Can Do to Stop Violence
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