| Never accept rides from anyone unless a parent is notified. |
| Don't take unfamiliar short-cuts to or from school. |
| Never enter your home if something looks wrong - door open, window broken. |
| Call a parent as soon as you are home. |
| Have a schedule of after-school activities |
| Have a backup person to call in case of emergency. |
| Have clear instructions for answering the phone or the door. |
| Have emergency phone numbers posted. |
| Do not invite friends to your house. |
| Do not visit friends without a parent's permission. |
| Do not use any appliance without a parent's permission. |