don't assume it wont happen to you. bad things always happen to other people, right? no. it is...
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Don't assume it wont happen to
you.
Bad things always happen to other people, right?
No. It is so important that you know what the risks are around you, so you're ready if you are
ever in a difficult situation.
Make sure you tell someone where you are going, and when you will get back.
Top Tips
If you have a mobile phone, make sure it’s charged and has credit before you leave.
Let someone at home know when you have arrived at your destination.
Know who to call in an emergency.
Top Tips
Plan your journey before you leave.
Keep your valuables out of sight when you are out on your own.
Perhaps think about carrying a personal alarm.
Understand the risks of the
environment around you.
What are the risks?PEOPLE
Can you think of anyone who might be a risk to you? A
stranger? A burglar? A thief? Discuss in your
group.
ENVIRONMENTCan you think of a place that might be high risk? An alleyway? The
park? Discuss in your
group.
ONLINEAre there any
risks when you go online?
Discuss in your group.
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Avoid speaking on your phone or wearing
headphones whilst out alone, as this could limit your awareness of risks
or dangers.
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Try to keep your valuables out of sight, and stay alert when out and about. Keep you eye
on traffic going by, and people around. If you notice anything suspicious or feel
unsafe, then tell an adult, such as a police officer, security staff, shop keeper, parent,
teacher or station staff, depending on where you are.
Carrying a weapon or
pepper spray is illegal. You can
feel safer by carrying a
personal alarm..
MYTH BUSTINGWhich of the following statements are true?It is illegal for a shop
to sell any knife (including cutlery) to
someone under 18yrs old.
You can carry a weapon if it’s for
self defence.
Just carrying a knife could get you 4
years in prison and £5000 fine.
Pepper spray is categorised as a
firearm in the UK. You can carry a
flick knife.
Carrying a fake or imitation gun
could result in 6 months in prison.
Carrying a gun could get you a maximum of 5 years in prison.
Personal alarms are for girls.
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MYTH BUSTINGLet’s see if you were correct:
It is illegal for a shop to sell any knife
(including cutlery) to someone under
18yrs old.
You can carry a weapon if it’s for
self defence.
Just carrying a knife could get you 4
years in prison and £5000 fine.
Pepper spray is categorised as a
firearm in the UK. You can carry a
flick knife.
Carrying a fake or imitation gun
could result in 6 months in prison.
Carrying a gun could get you a maximum of 5 years in prison.
Personal alarms are for girls.
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TRUE
FALSE: IT IS ILLEGAL TO CARRY A WEAPON
TRUE
TRUE FALSE: IT IS ILLEGAL TO
SELL OR BUY A FLICK KNIFE.
TRUE
FALSE: MAXIMUM PENALTY IS 10
YEARS!
FALSE: ANYONE CAN USE A PERSONAL ALARM
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Now it’s time to test your
knowledge.
In your groups, see if you can
remember what “R E A L stands
for in the Keep It REAL campaign.
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R: be READYE: EDUCATE yourselvesA: be ALERTL: stay LEGAL
Try and remember this to become a REAL hero!
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We want you to design a poster
raising awareness about safety, and the Suzy Lamplugh Trust
will choose their favourite one, which will be made into a
national poster! There are prizes for the runners up, and
your design might be used on one of the Trust’s postcards.
We need your help. We want to tell more people
about safety because it’s so
important.
Spend the next part of the lesson designing your poster. Think about
what you have learned today, and how you could include it in your poster.
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