While walking home, a strange dog blocks your way and growls.
Stop, stay calm, don’t run or approach it. Slowly back away and get to a safe place/adult.
A bee stings you and you start feeling very strange.
Tell an adult immediately. Feeling strange after a sting could be an allergic reaction and requires prompt medical attention.
Someone at school is bullying you and won’t stop.
Tell a trusted adult (teacher, counselor, parent). Stay near safe people and don’t retaliate.
Someone posts something untrue about you online.
Don't respond angrily or retaliate. Save/report the post, block the person if appropriate, and tell a trusted adult.
You hear friends are planning to do something mean to another student.
Don't participate or encourage them. If someone may be seriously harmed or threatened, tell a trusted adult. You can also support the student being targeted.
Someone calls when you're home alone and asks for your mom.
Don't tell them you're home alone. Say your mom can't come to the phone and take a message, or simply don't answer.
You see a fallen power line is lying across your yard.
Stay far away and do NOT touch it or go near it. Get inside if safe and tell an adult immediately. Call emergency services/utility company through an adult.
The toilet is overflowing and water is pouring onto the floor.
Turn off the water if you safely can and get an adult immediately. Stay away from electrical outlets/appliances near the water.
You accidentally eat something you're allergic to and feel very sick.
Tell an adult immediately and follow your allergy/emergency plan. This can be an emergency.
You see a stranger is going through your neighbor's mailbox.
Don't confront the person. Tell a trusted adult. If it appears to be a crime in progress, an adult can contact authorities.
You're playing outside when you hear thunder and see lightning.
Go indoors immediately and stay inside until the storm has passed.
A friend asks you to go somewhere after school, but you can't ask your parents.
Don't go without permission. Tell your friend you need to check with your parent/guardian first.
You notice a stranger hanging out at your bus stop.
Stay with other students/adults, keep your distance, and tell a trusted adult if the person makes you uncomfortable or approaches you.
A parent's friend says something that embarrasses you.
Speak up respectfully: “That makes me uncomfortable. Please don't say that.” If it continues, tell your parent/trusted adult.
A stranger says your sister was hurt in an accident and asks you to get into his car.
Do NOT get in the car. Move to a safe place and contact your parent/guardian or another trusted adult to verify what happened.
A relative always wants to hug you, but you don't want to.
You can say no. Try: “I don't want a hug, but I can wave/high-five.” You have the right to set boundaries about physical contact.
You are riding with a friend, and he is texting while driving.
Tell your friend to stop texting and focus on driving. If they continue, tell a trusted adult and avoid riding with them when possible.
At home, you open the door and see a stranger outside.
Do not open the door. Move away from the door and contact a parent/trusted adult.
A stranger asks to take your picture.
Say no and move away. Stay with trusted adults/friends and tell a trusted adult about the interaction.
You see someone is crawling through your neighbor's window.
Do not approach or confront the person. Get to a safe place and tell an adult/call emergency services.
Another student keeps looking at your answers during a test.
Protect your work and tell the teacher privately. Don't give them your answers or get into an argument.
You arrive at school very early and it's closed.
Stay in a safe, visible location and wait with a parent/guardian or school adult. Don't wander off.
You step into the shower, and the water is too hot!
Turn the water off or step away immediately and adjust it to a safe temperature. Tell an adult if needed.
You fall down and chip your tooth.
Tell an adult and get medical/dental help. Save the chipped piece if you can and avoid further injury.