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• What to do if someone tries to get you:

  • Remember the SKY (Scream - Kick - Yell). These three things will draw attention to you and may scare the person away or bring help.

  • Look for a person you know or a "Safe Place," run to it, and ask for help.

  • Get immediate attention of anyone nearby if you feel threatened.

  • Yell "FIRE! FIRE!" and not "Help!" 

  • Yell "You are not my Dad or Mom, do not try to take me away."

  • Scatter your books and belongings.

  • Break a window, if necessary, do not be afraid to draw attention to yourself.

  • Stay near people if at all possible. 

  • Do not run into an open field or wooded area.

  • Remember the 4 R's (React, Release, Retaliate, Run)

    • React. Do not wait, so something immediately.

    • Release. Get away by using SKY.

    • Retaliate. Hit, kick, or punch.

    • Run. Get out of the area as fast as you can.

• Listen to your teachers when they tell you where to go and what to do around school grounds.

• Do not help adult strangers. Adults should not ask children for help. Adults ask adults for help. This technique is used to make the child feel important and to get close to the child before abducting them. No one should be asking a child for directions. If they do, tell the children you do not know where it is and walk in the opposite direction the car is facing.

• Do not help an adult look for a lost puppy or cat. This is a common technique for getting the child to go where the abductor wants them to.

• Do not let anyone take pictures of you no matter who they claim to be. Immediately tell your parents. If anyone trys or forces you to take pictures, tell someone immediately.

Tell teens:

• To let you know where they are at all times or leave a written or recorded message at home.

• Never hitchhike or accept rides from friends unless they have your permission.

• If attacked for money, jewelry, or clothing, give it up rather than risk injury.

• Avoid shortcuts through empty parks, fields, or alleys.

• Run home or go to the nearest public place and yell for help if they are being followed.

• Feel that they can talk to you and call you to pick them up any time, any place.

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