Crime prevention camera ready masters: a collection of camera ready masters for brochures, articles and tip sheets [1985]

CRIME PREVENTION
CAMERA READY MASTERS
A COLLECTION OF CAMERA READY MASTERS FOR BROCHURES, ARTICLES AND TIP SHEETS
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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF
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CRIME PREVENTION CAMERA READY MASTERS
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Even though today's lifestyles sometimes make it difficult to be as neighborly as we'd like, being a good neighbor is one of the best ways to prevent crime.
Get to know your neighbors and discuss your concerns about safety in the community.
If you notice anything suspicious in your neighborhood, call the police immediately.
Exchange work and vacation schedules with a neighbor you trust so you can keep an eye on each other's homes.
Never tell a stranger or an individual you don't trust that a neighbor lives alone, is ill, or is not at home.
Report any nonworking street lights to the utility company immediately.
AND FOR ADDED PROTECTION ...
If you keep very valuable possessions in your home or live in an isolated area, investigate the benefits of an alarm system. Be sure to check the company's references.
Join Operation Identification and mark all valuable property. Compile an inventory, using photos or videotapes if possible.
Make sure your house number is clearly visible from the street and the alley if you have one to help police and fire departments respond to emergency calls.
Don't include your address in a classified ad and don't announce plans for a party or vacation in the local newspaper.
Find an unpredictable place to hide valuable items, like a movable floorboard, under logs in the woodbox, or among cleaning supplies under the sink.
Store little-used items like a coin collection or stock certificates in a safe deposit box.
Take out homeowners' insurance to protect yourself against financial loss from burglary or fire .
Install smoke alarms.

TAKE ACTION- TODAY 1. Call your police or sheriffs department for a
free home security survey. 2. Teach your children safety rules about an-
swering the phone and the door and how to get out if there's a fire . 3. Join or start a Neighborhood Watch, Block Watch or Apartment Watch. Start a "Safe House" program for children. 4. Get together with your neighbors to buy deadbolt locks in bulk (and at less cost to individuals). Organize a cooperative lock installation project and check to see if elderly or handicapped neighbors need new locks. 5. Offer some neighborly assistance to anyone who's been the victim of crime: an ear to listen, phone numbers of counselors and victims' units, tips on home security, a ride to court ...
Crime Prevention tips from: The National Crime Prevention Council
The Woodward Building 733 15th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005 and
Help me, McGruff
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Take these tips from me, McGruff, and be my partner for a safe community.

In The Last Six Months
Did you leave the front door or garage door unlocked while you made a quick trip to the grocery store?
Was it too much trouble to check the meter reader's identification before letting him in ?
Did you forget to tell a neighbor that you were going away for the weekend?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you are making it easier for a thief to work in your community.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Good locks, simple precautions, neighborly alertness, and common sense can help prevent most property crimes.
Get together with your neighbors to keep an eye on each other's homes. Half of all home burglaries occur during the day when alert neighbors could spot the thieves and call the police. Many neighborhoods have started youth patrols, or senior citizen "Window Watches," or trained people like newspaper carriers, cab drivers and utility employees to watch out for suspicious activity on their routes.
LOCKS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS
Install good deadbolt locks in your doors, not the springlatch ones with the key in the knob. Use them! (About 50 percent of burglars get in through unlocked doors and windows!)
Avoid door locks that can be manipulated by breaking glass or door panels to reach inside.
Make sure outside doors, including the one between your house and garage, are solid, 1% inch metal or wood and fit tightly in their frames. Hinges should be on the inside.

Secure sliding glass doors with commercially available locks, with a rigid wooden dowel in the track, or with a nail inserted through a hole drilled in the sliding door frame and projecting into the fixed frame .
Lock double-hung windows by sliding a bolt or nail through a hole drilled at a downward angle in each top corner of the inside sash and partway through the outside sash, or buy window key locks at a hardware store. Consider grilles for basement or street-level windows.
OUTSIDE
Trim back shrubbery that hides doors or windows. Cut back tree limbs that could help a thief climb into second story windows.
Make sure all porches, entrances, and yards are well-lighted.
Help keep your neighborhood in good shape. Dark alleys, litter and run-down areas attract crime.
KEY SENSE
Do not hide house keys in mailboxes, planters, or under doormats. Give a duplicate key to a trusted friend or neighbor in case you are locked out.
Do not put any personal identification on key rings.
Leave only your ignition key with service mechanics and parking garage attendants.
If you lose the keys to your home or move, change the locks immediately.
ANSWERING THE DOOR
Install a peephole or wide-angle viewer in all entry doors so you can see who is outside without opening the door. A short chain between the door and the jamb is not a good substitute because it can be broken easily.
Don't open the door to anyone you do not know without first verifying that person's identity.

ANSWERING THE TELEPHONE
Don't give any information to "wrong number" callers. Ask what number they were dialing.
Check references of any person calling about a survey or credit check before volunteering information. Offer to call the person back instead of responding immediately.
Hang up immediately on any threatening or harassing calls.
If the caller persists, call police and the phone company.
GOING AWAY?
Burglars hope to avoid confrontations, so make your home look occupied!
Leave lights on and the radio playing, preferably a talk show, when you go out.
Keep your garage door closed and locked.
Use inexpensive timing devices to turn inside lights and radios or television on and off at different times.
If no one will be at home for more than a few days, arrange to have someone pick up the mail and newspapers. Have deliveries stopped or sent elsewhere.

Keep This Important List of Numbers with You on Your Vacation.
Vehicle make and model _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Vehicle I.D. # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Auto Tag# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Driver's License # _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __
Credit Cards
Company - ------------------Account # and expiration date _ _ _ __
Number to call if lost or stolen _ _ _ ___ Company _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Account # and expiration date _ _ _ ___
Number to call if lost or stolen _ _ _ ___ Company _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Account # and expiration date _ _ _ __
Number to call if lost or stolen _ _ _ ___ Company -------------------------
Account # and expiration date _ _ _ __
Number to call if lost or stolen _ _ _ __ Trave ler 's check numbers _ _ _ _ _ _ __
If lost, call _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Special Information
Home Physician -------------------Relative or Neighbor ________________
Other Useful Numbers
Insurance Company _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ Prescriptions, etc. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Going Away?
Got a Minute to Talk About
PROTECTING YOLJ~ f-<OME SAFETY WHILE P.AVE~I'\,G

Crime Prevention tip s from :
The National Crime Prevention Council The Woodward Building 733 15th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005
and

Help me, McGruff
TAKE ABITE OUT OF
.:RIME

It's a fact that almost all types of personal and household crime are highest in the warm months when people spend more time away from home on vacations or are involved in outdoor activities. Avoid becoming part of this statistic by following these suggestions to protect your home, property, and family while you're relaxing and having fun!
BEFORE YOU LEAVE use this checklist to secure your home.
Make sure your home looks lived in, not empty: stop mail and cancel all deliveries or ask a friend to make daily collections. Hide empty garbage cans. Leave shades and blinds in normal positions. Put an automatic timer on several lights and the radio. Have a neighbor keep your property maintained.
Leave a key with a trusted neighbor. Store valuables in a safe deposit box. Tell a neighbor you trust your departure and return dates. Supply an itinerary with phone numbers where you can be reached in an emergency.
Ask police if they have a "vacation home check" program.
Lock all windows and doors. Double check basement and garage doors before you leave.
AND AWAAAY WE GO. ..
Carry a minimum amount of cash. Use traveler's checks and credit cards, but keep a record of their numbers in a separate and safe place.
Keep careful tabs on your travel tickets they're as good as cash. Carry them in an inside pocket, not protruding from a jacket or bag.

If driving, plan your route carefully, travel on main roads, and use maps. Have your car serviced and tires checked before leaving. Don't advertise your plans to strangers. Always lock your car when it's parked, even if the stop is brief. Keep valuables out of sight, preferably locked in the truck. Don't leave wallets, checkbooks, or purses in the car. Never pick up hitchhikers. If you stop overnight, remove bags and other valuables from the car and take them inside. If your car breaks down, turn on your flashers and raise the hood or tie a white cloth to the antenna. If you must abandon your car, keep all passengers together. Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries, flares, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit. Avoid traveling during the night hours if you can. If you are in a foreign country, learn the words
for police officer and doctor. Know location of the nearest U.S. consulate.
MOTELS AND HOTELS Use all auxiliary locking devices when occupying or leaving your room. Know who's knocking before you open the door. Keep extra cash and valuables locked in the

hotel safe deposit box, not in the room. Always take cash, credit cards, and keys with you.
Locate fire exits, elevators, and the nearest phone. Plan the best way to get out of the building in an emergency.
Inventory your belongings daily.
Be observant. Report any suspicious movements in the corridors or rooms to the management.
SIGHTSEEING
Learn about your surroundings. Ask local residents about problem areas and avoid them.
Select sightseeing companies and guides carefully.
Make sure your children know the name, address, and telephone number of your hotel or motel.
Avoid advertising you are a tourist by the way you dress.
If older children go off separately, be sure they have watches and check in with you at prearranged times.
TAKE ACTION- TODAY!
1. Call your police or sheriffs department to arrange for a home security survey. Correct any problems before you go away.
2. List all credit card numbers, their expiration dates, and numbers to call if lost.
3. Have your car checked.
4. Offer your help to neighbors when they go away!

PROTECT
YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD.
The next time you get together with your neighbors or local group, talk to them about preventing crime In your neighborhood.
Because when It comes to fighting crime, we are all in It together.
The police may be able to help you start a prevention program or alert you to existing programs where you live. All that's needed for most of these programs are your eyes, ears. and a little of your time. There's plenty you can do.
For example:
Exchange work and vacation schedules with your neighbors so you can keep an eye on each other's homes. That way, If they're at work and the back door Is wide open. you'll know something Is wrong and you can call the police. Ask the police about Neighborhood Watch.
Get together to patrol your streets for suspicious activities. Walk around the neighborhood with a friend or if you have a CB radio in your car, you can drive. Report what you see to the police and they'll take It from there. Don't get Involved with suspicious characters and don't take chances.
Accompany an elderly person or a single woman to the store, bank, the post office. or anywhere, so he or she won't have to walk alone. Find out if a volunteer escort service exists In your community and join the other volunteers.
Don't forget the kids! Teach your chlldren about crime prevention. Whlle they're outside playing, they see things that adults may not notice. Make sure they know to tell parents or pollee about anything suspicious. With adult supervision, kids can form youth patrols, youth escort seivices, or clean-up crews.
If you live In an apartment, your neighbors are closer. but you may not know them. A good way to start Is to get together to make your building safer. Share this bookie! with your neighbors and urge them to follow all the home security tips mentioned In this booklet. And:
Form a Neighborhood Watch to be on the lookout for suspicious activity In your area.
Take turns with other tenants to volunteer time to screen visitors. If that Isn't possible, raise funds to hire a security guard.
Always check with your local pollee before starting any kind of community crime prevention program.

"SO YOU SEE ... it's pretty easy to start turning the tables on crooks. It's mostly a ?'alter of common sense, keeping your eyes open, and wanting to help. Wanting to help yourself, your neighbors and the police. Because y'know, If you do help, then everybody'll be better off-everybody but thecrooks!
A good way to start your own campaign against crime Is by talking with some of the folks In your area who are actively working to make things safer.

GOT A MINUTE?
LEARN TO
PROTECT YOURSELF!
"You're probably wondering what a dog like me can tell a person like you about crime prevention.
Plenty. My name is McGruff, the Crime Dog. It's my job to teach you how to protect yourself
and each other. Take this pamphlet. It's full of lips and ideas on how to protect yourself against crime. It suggests
techniques which are easy to remember and use and will generally make life a little harder for criminals. You see, crime prevention Is not a job reserved only for the police. It's your job, too. In fact, it's everyone's job.

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Experts in the area of elderly victimization tell us that older persons have varying degrees of concern about crime. Some make important changes in lifestyle and even deprive themselves because of fear. Others worry needlessly about being victims, even when there is a statistically low probability that anything will ever happen.
Street crimes such as mugging, holdup (when a weapon is used) and purse snatch are usually of particular concern to the older person.
You should know that the street criminal is an opportunist looking for an easy mark. And everything you do to make it difficult for him to strike, reduces your chances of being a victim. You don't have to change your lifestyle or live in fear. But you should be
"prevention conscious." Use caution and common sense.
When you go out
Try to arrange to have a companion with you when walking.
Plan your route in advance and be sure to use well lit streets if you must go out at night.
Walk on the curbside away from buildings where an assailant could conceal himself.
Older \/omen are often the victims of purse snatch. Our best advice is don't carry a purse if you can avoid it.
If you must carry a purse, hold it close to

your body with a hand on the clasp. Don't dangle it. If you have an armful of packages, tuck your purse in between the packages and your body. Don't carry or flash large sums of cash. Never leave a purse on a store counter or sitting on the floor of a restroom. Be on the alert for suspicious-looking persons when you enter a public restroom. When using the bus or other public transportation, sit near the driver if there aren't many passengers. If a friend takes you home, or you take a taxi, ask the driver to wait until you are safely inside before leaving. Have your keys ready so you can get in the door with a minimum of fuss.
What if you are attacked?
If you develop good security habits, chances are slim that you will ever meet up with a street criminal. But if you are held up, don't resist. Give the criminal what he wants and try to get a good description for police. Never try to fight unless you are atta<;ked. If you are attacked by an unarmed assailant, scream, call for help, kick, bite, struggle ... anything that will help you break away to safety.
Your home
Residential burglary is a serious problem everywhere. Buc since it's mostly a crime of opportunity, you can discourage the average burglar by making your home a tough target.
Use deadbolt locks on all exterior doors. Protect windows and other potential points of entry with good locks or other security devices. Keep the premises well lit at night.

And make your home sound and appear occupied when you go out by using an automatic timer to turn on lights and a radio, and asking a neighbor to keep an eye on things when you go on a trip.
Further details on residential security are contained in a booklet entitled, "How To Make Crime More Trouble Than It's Worth," available from your local police department.
If you have taken precautions to make your home a bad bet for the burglar, you've made it tough on other types of intruders as well. Remember this: more serious crimes like rape and aggravated assault often occur when a burglar enters and finds an older woman alone.
Practice these habits when you're at home.
Always keep your doors locked. Have a peephole in the door so you can see callers without opening it. And don't rely on security chains. They can be broken easily by a determined assailant.
Never let a stranger in. Insist on proper identification. If he can't show it or you're still suspicious, call whoever it is he represents for verification.
If a stranger asks to use the phone, don't let him in. Instead, offer to place the call for him.
Never give out information over the phone indicating when you will or won't be home. And don't let a caller know you're home alone.

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BURCLAR ALARM SYSTEMS

Why have a burglar alarm system?
In spite of recent effective programs in the area of bUrglary prevention , home and business breakins continue to be a serious problem in our area. Perhaps the area around your home or business has an extremely high crime rate ; you may have to be away a lot and be concerned about your family; your home could be concealed making it impossible for neighbors to keep an eye out for you; perhaps, you have extremely valuable property such as a coin collection, art works. or a large gun collection; or you may just want an extra ounce of reassurance and protection.
All of these are legitimate reasons for considering the installation of an electronic alarm system. But, before you do, there are a number of things you should know- local laws regulating the use of alarm systems, how to select a reputable company, what type of system to look for , and how to tell if you have the protection you need. This brochure will help guide you through the process and provide a check list of requirements in the new and complicated experience of purchasing an alarm system for your home or business.
Decide on a system.
There are a number of systems available . But you should know there is no such thing as a burglar alarm system that will make your house burglar proof 100% of the time. However , a good alarm system can deter or detect most intruders and will afford an added measure of security when you are away from your house .
Some alarm systems are strictly perimeter protection , most designed to ring a bell or activate a siren , andjor illuminate the area to scare off an intruder. This will usually scare away most residential burglars. Other systems use strictly interior protection . The best system is usually one that . protects the perimeter of your home combined with some interior protection . The interior traps detect an intruder after he has entered the home or by-passed the perimeter system .
Another advantage of a combination system is that in the event of an accidental alarm , you are immediately aware of it and can notify the police or the alarm company. In homes with children andjor pets , it is considered best to keep the system simple to avoid false alarms .

You may want to investigate the use of central reporting alarms , available in two forms . The first type
sends a signal over special leased telephone lines to the alarm company central station or the police department. As part of the monthly fee , central station alarm companies will (1) notify the police, (2) dispatch personnel to respond to the alarm , and (3) notify any other authorized party designated by the homeowner.
The second type of silent alarm is known as the automatic dialer. This type can deliver a pre-recorded message , or a coded signal , to the alarm company office , to an answering service, to the police (if local laws permit) , or even to a neighbor over regular telephone lines.
Make sure that any dialer you obtain can bypass an incoming call. Otherwise , the system can be circumvented by the burglar keeping the phone line busy while he loots .
Preference for the desired level of security and type of system used depends entirely upon your budget and the design of your home . The cost of an alarm system varies greatly, not only because of the equipment , but also due to other considerations such as the distance to the alarm company, local telephone rates , the amount of wiring required, the construction materials of your home, etc. If it is connected to a monitoring service such as an alarm company central station, answering service , or other (telephone) facility , there is a monthly service charge plus telephone and mileage rates.
Know your local laws.
Be sure you check any local ordinances and laws concerning alarm systems . There may be laws governing the types of alarms which may be installed , the length of time an alarm can sound , etc . Your alarm company representative should be able to help you on this .

Choose a reputable company.
Make sure you deal with an es tablished firm with a proven history of service and performan~e .
All of the employees of the alarm company who sell or service equipment , -and thus have access to your home, should be bonded .
The company should be willing to supply a list of nearby homeowners or commercial installations who are satisfied customers and who may be contacted for references . You should also check the reliability of the firm and its equipment with your local Chamber of Commerce or the Consumer Protection Division of the State Attorney General's Office
After you 've selected the company (or companies) , call and make an appointment with a representative to meet with you . Be sure to get the name of the person who will be calling on you . When the alarm is installerl , try to have all members of your family present for instruction. It is always advisable to obtain two or three bids from different companies to insure a competitive bid and a greater exposure to the variety ofalarm systems available .
Read your contract.
The alarm company should make a written proposal and give you a copy of the contract you will be signing. Make sure you read it thoroughly. Never sign a contract which does not list all the points of protection or itemize the equipment installed. No reliable firm will otter a " life time" guarantee. And if your salesman says your system will reduce your insurance premiums, don't take his word for it. Check with your agent. Also, make sure their maintenance contract and the agreement stays with the home even though it may be sold.
Remember that your property and perhaps your personal safety are at stake. What appears to be a "bargain" may actually prove to be an easily compromised or extremely limited alarm system. In this regard, be sure that the sensor devices (magnetic contacts, motion detectors, pressure mats, screens, etc.) to be installed are Underwriters Laboratory, Inc. approved for burglary protection. Your alarm company representative can show you the listing of the equipment in a UL publication.
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Recommendations for security improvements checked below are in the interest of reducing the opportunity for a crime to occur.

DOOR SYSTEMS

1. HINGED DOORS - F-front S~ide R-rear 0 -other
F s R 0 Recommendations
a. 0 0 0 0 Satisfactory b. 0 0 0 0 Reinforce frame & strike plate c. 0 0 0 0 Add auxiliary lock d . 0 0 0 0 Single cylinder e 0 0 0 0 Double cylinder f . 0 0 0 0 Pin hinges g. 0 0 0 0 Install 190 door viewer h. 0 0 0 0 Replace door i. CJ 0 0 0 Security glazing j. 0 0 0 0 Double door-Install lever
extension- flush bolts
Other (specify) *Doors leading to living area from basement or garage,
hinged doors from garage to outside. **Before recommending or using double cylinder dead-
bolts . check local building code and fire regulations.
WINDOWS

2. SLIDING DOORS

3. GARAGE DOORS

Recommendations

Recommendations

a. O Satisfactory b . O Take up slack (spacer in upper track) c. O Use Charlie bar or similar device d . o Pin doors e. O Auxiliary locks t.O Reverse units (if incorrectly
installed)
Other (specify)

a. O Satisfactory b. O Add auxiliary lock - type c.O Pin track d . O Electronic door opener
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a. O Satisfactory b. O Pin windows c.O Install auxiliary lock ct . O Secure air conditioning
unit from inside
6. SLIDING Recommendations
a. O Satisfactory b.O Pin windows c. O Install auxiliary lock d . O Use Charlie bar or similar dev . e . O Spacer in upper track

5. CASEMENT
Recommendations
0 a . Satisfactory
b. O Replace latching mechanism c.O Adjust latching mechanism d.O Remove crank
7. BASEMENT Recommendations
a. O Satisfactory b . O Decorative grill c. o Interior or exterior security
bar
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8. Attic, basemen(, outbuildings, fences Recommendations

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LIGHTING
Recommendations Satisfactory Exterior-additional lighting Interior-use timer

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Teach Your Children:
To memorize their name and address, including city and state.
To memorize their phone number, including area code.
To use both pushbutton and dial telephones to make emergency, local, and long distance calls and to reach the operator.
To check in with you or a neighbor immediately after arriving home.
To never go into your home if a door is ajar or a window is broken.
How to work your home's door and window locks and to lock them when they are at home alone.
How to get out of the home quickly in case of fire.
How to answer the doorbell and telephone when they're home alone.
Not to go into anyone else's home without your permission.
Never to go anywhere with another adult, even one who says you have sent him or her. Adopt a family code word to be used if you have to ask a third party to pick up your children.
To avoid walking or playing alone.
That a stranger is someone neither you nor they know well.
That if they feel they 're being followed , either on foot or by a car, to run to the nearest public place , neighbor, or "Mc.Gruff House."
To tell you if anyone asks them to keep a secret, offer them gifts or money, or asks to take their picture.
To a/ways tell you if something happened while they were away from you that made them feel uncomfortable in any way.

This crime prevention information brought to you by the
National Crime Prevention Council The Woodward Building 733 15th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 (202) 393-7141
and

Latchkey ChUdren:
Young ChUdren at Home Alone
Help me, McGruH . ..
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"Latchkey children. " It's a term that's often used to describe children who must stay at home alone taking care of themselves for some part of the day. Usually, they're the children of working parents. Always, they're the parents' worry.
Experts estimate that from 5 to 12 million children between the ages of 5 and 13 are at home alone for some period of time every day. Many of their parents either cannot afford child care, or none is available.
Children in self-care are about three times more likely than are those supervised by adults to be involved in accidents, engage in delinquent behavior, or be victimized. And while no parents can be with their children all hours of every day, those who must leave their children at home alone on a regular basis often are gravely concerned about how well the children can cope, both with routine activities and potentially dangerous situations.
Some children enjoy caring for themselves and happily accept the added responsibilities. Others occasionally are lonely, bored or scared. For all of them, however, the self-care experience is an opportunity for parents to discuss all aspects of safety and crime prevention, as well as build their children's self-esteem, confidence and competence. Moreover, studies show that a close relationship with parents decreases or moderates any negative effects of self-care.
Promoting Self-Care Skills
To promote self-care skills, parents should focus on setting rules and limits, increasing levels of responsibility, and communicating basic safety information. If children understand why they must be left alone and what they may and may not do, their risk of danger-and their parents ' worries-will be greatly decreased.

Exploring Community Resources
In addition to working with their children on the " latchkey" situation, parents can explore the resources available in their communities and try to expand the options. For example:
The American Association of University Women, among other voluntary groups, runs a " Phone Friend " program in certain communities. This is a " warm line" that " latchkey" children can call if they're scared or lonely. It is not meant to replace regular contact with a parent or other trusted adult, but it could be a valuable resource , particularly for those parents whose jobs don 't allow unlimited access to a telephone.
There may be a "McGruff House" or similar type of safety program operating in your community. Check with your parent-teacher group or law enforcement agency . If there is such a program , be sure your children know the locations of the Houses along their regular routes to and from school , and walk those routes with them to be sure they 're safe. Point out areas such as deserted buildings or abandoned houses that are best to avoid.
There may be "extended day" programs in your local school or sponsored by neighborhood organizations such as the Boys Clubs, or you may be able to start one, with the help of other concerned parents. It is always a good idea to check with your children's school about their policies concerning absences and release of your children to anyone but you. Be sure the school will not accept phone calls stating that children will be picked up by someone other

than their parents, and that the school will notify you if your child is not in class. Find out if there is a " Parent Alert " program or contact a local volunteer group-the American Association of Retired Persons is an example-about starting one. This kind of program uses volunteers to call parents (even on their jobs) if their children are not in school.
Following Household Routines
If your children are to be in charge of themselves at home, discuss the routines they are to follow - household chores, pets to tend, homework, family policies on visiting friends or having friends visit them , and what to do when the telephone or doorbell rings. Also, if you are not going to be coming home at your regular time, let your children know!

CHILD-'S PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: __________________________

Date of Birth: ____________________

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Hair color: _______ Eye color: _______ Height: ______ Weight: _ _ __

Glasses:

Blood type: _ __

Social Security No.: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Driver's license No.: _______________

IDENTIFYING MARKS: birthmarks, scars, etc.

MEDICAL HISTORY: allergy, prescription, etc.

OTHER:

People who abduct children usually pick out a child whom they think will be an easy touch.
Abductors usually target a child ahead of time. They look for children who walk to school alone, take shortcuts, or seem to be alienated from other children. Quite often these people are found watching playgrounds observing children's play habits.
Children can protect themselves by becoming aware of these dangerous abductors and the lures they use to entice them.
and
For help in locating a missing child, or if you have the information needed to reunite a child to a searching parent contact

Current Photograph
Date Taken: _ __ Age: _ _ _ __
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UCJJ PREVENTIVE TIPS
1Teach your child your phone number, including area code and your full address. Teach your child how to use the telephone to call home, a law enforcement officer, or dial "0" for operator in an emergency.

Instruct your child's school to notify you immediately if your child is absent. Inform the principal who is authorized to pick your child up from school. Try to have the same person pick your child up every day when possible.

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Make a mental note of the clothes your child wears EVERY DAY. Avoid putting your child's name on clothes or books. Children may respond to a stranger who calls them by name.

9 Check your child 's route to and from
school . Call attention to any dangerous spots, such as vacant lots, alleyways , etc. Advise them what to do if a strange person follows or approaches them.

Choose a secret code word to use with your child in case of an emergency. Tell your c.hild never to go with anyone who does not know this code word.
*(Note: NCSC has materials concerning this program)
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o Make sure that your child knows that if someone
does something confusing to them , like touching or taking a naked picture or giving them gifts, that you want to be told about it. Reassure the child and explain that he or she will not be blamed for whatever an adult does with the child.
Observe Physical and Behavioral Signs
Children who may be too frightened to talk about sexual molestation may exhibit a variety of physical and behavioral signals. Any or several of these signs may be significant. Parents should assume responsibility for noticing such symptoms including:
0 Extreme changes in behavior such as loss of appet ite .
0 Recurrent nightmares or disturbed sleep patterns and fear of the dark.
0 Regression to more infantile behavior such as bedwetting, thumb sucking, or excessive -crying .
0 Torn or stained underclothing.
0 Vaginal. or rectal bleeding, pain, i~ch i ng , swollen genitals, and vaginal discharge.
0 Vaginal infections or venereal disease.
o Unusual interest in or knowledge of
sexual matters, expressing affection in ways inappropriate for a child of that age.
o Fear of a person or an
intense dislike at being left somewhere or with someone.
o Other behavioral signals such
as aggressive or disruptive behavior, withdrawal , running away or delinquent behavior, failing in school.

Preventing Child Sexual
Abuse

Remember, Kids. ..
If anyone--even someone you knowtouches you and you don't feel right about it:
1. Say NO! 2. Tell someone you trust. 3. Keep telling someone until they
believe you. 4. Remember-it wasn't your fault.

Child Protection tips from:
The National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect P.O. Box 1182 Washington, D.C. 20013
The National Crime Prevention Council The Woodward Building 733 15th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005
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Listen and Talk With Your Children
Perhaps the most critical child sexual prevention strategy for parents is good communication with your children . This is not only challenging to every parent but also can be difficult, especially for working parents and parents of adolescents.
0 Talk to your child every day and take time to really listen and observe. Learn as many details as you can about your child's activities and feelings . Encourage him or her to share concerns and problems with you .
0 Explain that his or her body belongs only to them alone and that he or she has the right to say no to anyone who might try to touch them .
0 Tell your child that some adults may try to hurt children and make them do things the child doesn 't feel comfortable doing. Often these grownups call what they' re doing a secret between themselves and the child .
0 Explain that some adults may even threaten children by saying that their parents may be hurt or killed if the child ever shares the secret. Emphasize that an adult who does something like this is doing something that is wrong .
0 Tell your child that adults they know , trust and love or someone who might be in a position of authority (like a babysitter, an uncle, a teacher or even a policeman) might try to do something like this . Try not to scare your children-emphasize that the vast .majority of grownups never do this and that most adults are deeply concerned about protecting children from harm .

Choosing a Preschool or Child Care Center
Although the vast majority of this nation's preschools and child care centers are perfectly safe places, recent reports of child sexual abuse in these settings are a source of great concern to parents.
0 Check to make sure that the program is reputable . State or local licensing agencies, child care information and referral services, and other child care community agencies may be helpful sources of information. Find out whether there have been any past complaints.
0 Find out as much as you can about the teachers and caregivers. Talk with other parents who have used the program.
0 Learn about the school or center's hiring policies and practices. Ask how the organization recruits and selects staff. Find out whether they examine references, background checks , and previous employment history before hiring decisions are made.
0 Ask whether and how parents are involved during the day. Learn whether the center or school welcomes and supports participation. Be sensitive to the attitude and degree of openness about parental participation.
0 Ensure that you have the right to drop in and visit the program at any time.
0 Make sure you are informed about every planned outing. Never give the organization blanket permission to take your child off the premises.
0 Prohibit in writing the release of your child to anyone without your explicit authorization . Make sure that the program knows who will pick up your child on any given day.
If You Think That Your Child Has Been Abused ...
0 Believe the child . Children rarely lie about sexual abuse.
0 Commend the child for tell ing you about the experience.

0 Convey your support for the child. A child's greatest fear is that he or she is at fault and responsible for the incident. Alleviating this self-blame is of paramount importance.
0 Temper your own reaction , recognizing that your perspective and acceptance are critical signals to the child. Your greatest challenge may be to not convey your own horror about the abuse.
0 Do not go to the school or program to talk about your concern . Instead, report the suspected molestation to a social services agency or the police.
o Find a specialized agency that evaluates sexual
abuse victims-a hospital or a child welfare agency or a community mental health therapy group. Keep asking until you find a group or an individual with appropriate expertise.
o Search for a physician with the experience and
training to detect and recognize sexual abuse when you seek a special medical examination for your child. Community sexual abuse treatment programs, childrens' hospitals and medical societies may be sources for referrals .
o Talk with other parents to ascertain whether there
are unusual behavior or physical symptoms in their children .
o Remember that taking action is critical because if
nothing is done, other children will continue to be at risk. Child sexual abuse is a community interest and concern .
0 If it happens, do not blame yourself. Sexual abuse is a fact in our society. Many individuals who molest children find employment and community activities which give them access to children . The vast majority of abuse occurs in situations where the child knows and trusts the adult. Do your homework well , but remember that a community and national awareness are needed before we can stamp out sexual molestation in our society.

Babysitting Safety Checklist.
Address and Phone Here: _____________________
Where Parents wi II be:
Emergency Friend or Relative: _
Child(ren)'s Doctor: _ _ _ __
Allergies: _________________ Medications: _______________ Night Light? Special Instructions or Routines to Follow: __________________

This crime prevention information brought to you by the
National Crime Prevention Council 805 15th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005 (202) 393-7141
and

Police: Fire Dept.: RescueSquad: ______________ Poison Control Center: _______

Keeping Babysitting Safe
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Whether it's your first job or you're a seasoned "veteran," caring for young children is one of the biggest responsibilities you 'll ever have, and something that must always be taken seriously. While watching over the child or children, though, you must protect yourself as well. Some of the personal safety tips you may have learned before, but some are particular to babysitting.
Getting the Job
Babysit only for people you know, or for whom you have a personal reference. Answering newspaper ads is not as safe as agreeing to sit for a friend of your mother's. Know your employer.
Leave the name, address and telephone number of where you 'll be babysitting with your parents, and tell them what time your employer expects to be back home. Be sure to find out from your employer what time they expect to be back, and be sure, espe cially if it's your first time sitting for them , that they know how much you charge and if you have a curfew.
On the Job
Before the parents leave, fill out the information requested on the attached form. Do this for every job you take. Keep the form and a pencil and paper near the phone. Have the parents do a safety check with you throughout their house or apartment. Find out where the emergency exit(s) would be in case of fire. Find out if the house or apartment has a smoke alarm or fire extinguisher, or both. Know how to work the door and window locks in the house or apartment, and lock them. If you 're in a house, leave at least one outside light on. If the phone rings while you 're babysitting,

don 't tell the caller that you 're alone. Say you 're visiting and the child 's parent can 't come to the phone right now, but you 'll give them a message. If anyone persists or gets rude, just hang up.
Don 't open the door to strangers, and don 't tell anyone who comes to the door that you're there alone. Again , say that you 're visiting and will deliver a message.
The same rules, of course, apply to daytime as well as night babysitting, with a few additions:
During the day you might have the child(ren) out in the yard. If you 're in back, make sure the front door is locked-and vice versa.
If you take the child(ren) out, to the park or anywhere else, make sure you have the house key with you when you leave. Doublecheck to be certain all doors are locked before you leave.
It is also a good idea to have the child(ren) go to the bathroom before you leave, to help avoid having to use public rest rooms.
When you are out with the child(ren), don 't talk to strangers, and, if you suspect you 're be ing followed at any time, go to a nearby home, store, or gas station and call the police. When you get back to the child(ren)'s home, if anything seems unusual-a broken window, a door ajar, a moving truck parked outside-don 't go in. Go to a neighbor and call the police. For that matter, if, at any time while you 're babysitting, you 're uneasy or suspicious about something you see or hear, don 't hesitate to call the police.
In an Emergency
If you suspect a fire, get the child(ren) and yourself out. Go to a neighbor's and call the fire department, and, if you 've been able to take the Safety Checklist with you , call your employer and let them know where you and the child(ren) are.

In any kind of emergency, stay calm. The most important thing to remember is that young children won 't panic if you don 't.
When the Job's Over
When your employer returns home, report on what happened , especially if there was anything you considered unusual. Call home to let someone know you 're on your way. Be sure you have an escort home; this should be one of the conditions under which you accept any babysitting job. If, for some reason, your employer won 't drive or walk you home-or if he or she seems intoxicated-ask someone at your house to come and get you. Never go home alone at night from a babysitting job.
Checkl ist form on the other side of this panel may be photocopied, or pads can be made by a printer for a minimal cost.
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Riding your bike
To prevent serious injury, it's best
to learn the rules of the road. Here are eight major safety guidelines you should follow when riding your bicycle.
1. Keep to the right side of the roadway and ride in single file. Pass other cyclists with caution.
2. Obey all traffic laws.
3. Use hand signals.
4. Ride cautiously through parking areas. driveways, and congested intersections.
5.

3. Lock your bicycle pooparty
A bicycle is light enough to be carried away if it's not locked to something immovable. Be sure to use your lock to secure at least your back wheel and frame tube to a bike rack or similar immobile
object. Never lock your bicycle by the front or back wheel alone. Also lock your bicycle in a well-lit area where pedestrian traffic will discourage theft.
4. Register your bike
Many communities and college campuses offer bike registration programs through their local police departments. Operation Identification is one such program where a unique identifying number is engraved on the frame of your bike. An Operation 1.0. decal is also placed on the bike to further discourage the thief. If your bicycle is ever stolen and later recovered by the police, the operation 1.0. number helps in returning the bike to you.
If a bike registration program is not available in your area, take a moment to write down the identifying information about your bicycle in the box provided on the back of this booklet. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
2.
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Caring for your bike
Checking for worn or damaged parts on your bike is just as impor-
tant as protecting it. You should
regularly inspect and adjust the following things:

SADDLE: Keep the bolts
and nuts of your seat post and saddle tightly secured. When adjusting seat. always leave at least 2 Y, " of the seat post
inside the frame tuba.
REFLECTORS: Always
replace lost reflectors immediately
for your riding safety.

HANDLEBARS: Do not adjust
the handlebars mora than 16" above the seat surface when the seat is in its lowest position and the
handlebar ends are in their highest position. Tighten them securely
.... ..... and keep 2Y, " of the stem inside the frame tuba.
PEDALS: Keep the pedal axle
tightened against the crank arm. Replace pedals when necessary.
Equip your bike with raflactorizad pedals
.. for safe .night riding .

BRAKES: Before riding
check to see that your brakn function smoothly and evenly.
If you find them slipping check for worn brake pads and see that your cables are tight. Your handbrakes should always
give a full braking affect
..... befora the hand levers touch the handlebars.

..........

CHAIN: Always be sura
that your chain is lubricated. If your chain bagiri slipping. it could be stretched or damaged
and should be replaced .

SPOKES: Never ride with

broken spokes. Always replace them promptly

and keep them adjusted properly.

3.

....
nRES: Check the sidewall
of your tires for the correct pressure and keep properly inflated. Examine tires periodically for wear
and remove imbedded atones. cinders. glass. etc.
4.
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DRIVING ...
Don't let a criminal make you his victim in your car: Never enter your car until you check to
make sure it is empty. Keep windows rolled up and doors locked. Keep your car in gear while stopped at
traffic lights and stop signs. If someone tries to get in, drive off. DO NOT worry about hurting the party. Think only in terms of what could happen to you if he got in with you. Should your car become disabled in an isolated area, raise the hood and sit inside with the doors locked until assistance arrives. Never pick up a stranger or hitchhikers. If you think you are being followed, try to find help immediately. Drive erratically, blow your horn, pull in a filling station or police station and call for help. Always lock your ignition and your doors when you park. Always park your car in a well-lighted area when out at night.
A well-lighted garage and front door entrance is a friend to an unescorted woman.

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All too often women fall victims to crimes that they could easily have prevented by taking simple precautions.
This pamphlet points out many practical, tested ways in which you can protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property.
WALKING o
Be aware of the surroundings. A confident, purposeful attitude may lessen the chance of your being victimized.
AVOID DARK STREETS. Walk on busily traveled and well-lighted streets.
Do not be tempted to accept rides from strangers.
Maintain a secure grip on your purse, preferably under your arm .
Walk near the curb and avoid passing close to shrubbery, dark doorways and other places of concealment.
Have your key ready so your house door or car door can be opened immediately.
If accosted by someone driving a vehicle, leave the area in the opposite direction. Go to the nearest dwelling or business to summon help.
Hitchhiking is extremely dangerous. If other transportation is available, use it. If you must hitchhike, follow these suggestions:
- Don't hitchhike after dark. - Don't hitchhike by yourself. - Refuse a ride with anyone who appears to
be intoxicated. - Don't accept a ride with a group of men.

- If you accept a ride and feel your safety is at stake - get out out of the vehicle at a stop light, slow traffic, etc.
- If you feel safer carrying a protection device, carry one. However, you must remember that the device might be taken away and used against you .
AT HOME o o o
Most intruders enter by way of a door or window. Make sure your doors, windows, door screens and window screens HAVE GOOD LOCKS, and keep them locked.
Women who live alone should list only their last names and initials in phone directories and on mailboxes.
Safeguard your keys.
Window shades should be drawn after dark. Leave lights on in two or more rooms to indicate presence of other persons.
Never let a stranger into your home. If help is requested, offer to call for them while they wait outside. Peepholes provide a safe means of seeing who is outside without exposing yourself to danger.
Be cautious about entering an apartment house elevator or laundry room with a strange man.
Should wrong number calls be received, never reveal your name, address or phone number. Notify the police and telephone company of obscene calls.
Demand identification and credentials from persons at your door. Don't judge by appearances.
Under no circumstances let anyone know you are alone in the house, whether they come to your door or call you on the telephone.

Doors should be fitted with good quality, pin-tumbler locks of the deadfall or the deadbolt variety.
After moving into a new house or apartment, it is a good idea to change the door locks. Previous tenants or former employees may still have keys.
When you go on a trip, don't advertise that your house is empty. Stop all deliveries.
Make a list of the serial numbers on appliances, cameras, credit cards and other expensive items. That will give you a much better chance of recovering them if they are lost or stolen.
If a door or window has been forced or broken while you were absent . . . DO NOT ENTER OR CALL OUT. Someone may still be inside. Use the neighbor's phone immediately to call the police and wait outside until they arrive.
Never assume that suspicious persons, occurrences or vehicles have been reported to the police. Do it yourself at once. Keep the police department number by your phone.
IF ATTACKED o o o
Whenever danger threatens, phone "0" or 911. In the event it's a false alarm, it is better to be a bit embarrassed than to be injured or killed.
- No holds are barred when your safety is threatened .
- Screams for help have discouraged many criminals and often resulted in their capture.
- If outside, flag down a passing car or at least make yourself seen by them.
- Use any available object for a weapon . - If attacked in your home - attempt to get
outside where cries can be heard. - Dial Operator and leave the phone off the
hook if you don't have time to call the police.
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INCESTTHE MOST FUNDAMENTAL VIOLATION OF TRUST

Crime Prevention tips from :

The National Crime Prevention Co unc il
The Woodward Building 733 15th Street, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20005

Incest is more difficult to talk about than rape, but it happens to at least 100,000 children and teens each year. The most common kind of incest is sex between an older family member - a parent, stepparent, uncle, or cousin - and a child or teenager. Most victims are girls, although it can happen to boys as well.
Incest occurs through persuasion and pressure more often than by physical violence. It becomes a closely held secret, continuing for years . The victims feel shame, anger, and guilt and usually believe they must handle the situation alone. Incest victims who have to depend on their abusers for food and shelter tell themselves it won 't happen again, or worry about sending their father, stepfather, uncle, or brother to jail.
The best way to stop incest is to tell someone you trust and who will believe you . This can be very, very difficult and parents or

relatives may say you are lying or that you caused the assault. Keep reminding yourself that incest is not an expression of love and that you have the right not to be touched sexually by anyone against your will. Keep telling until someone believes you .
Running away or getting married to escape the situation are never solutions, but only create new problems all their own .
Persons who commit incest - and their victims can only be helped when the problem is out in the open . Although incest is a criminal offense, the abuser usually is not jailed , but is ordered to get psychiatric help. Many law enforcement agencies work with mental health and social service agencies to stop the incest, protect the victim , and help all members of the family.

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LOOK OUT FOR YOURSELF, YOUR FRIENDS,
YOUR COMMUNITY, AND HELP ME . . .
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BElli FORCED IIIII HAVIll SEX -EVEIIIFIT'S BY SIMEIIIE YOU
DOWIS RAPE Alii IT'S
ACRIME.

SEX AGAINST YOUR WILL . BY SOMEONE YOU KNOW
ACQUAINTANCE RAPE

At least one-third of all reported rape victims know their attacker- he was a date, steady boy friend , or casual friend. This is called "acquaintance" rape , and it probably happens to teenage girls and young women more than any other age group.
It's hard to think of someone familiar as a rapist, and this familiarity makes you less willing to trust your self-protective instincts. Also, acquaintance rapists use psychological pressures, as well as physical force. Being forced into having sex - even if it's by someone you know - is still rape and it's a crime . Nothing you do, say, or wear gives a boy or man the right to assault you - sexually or otherwise.

SOME
SUGGESTIONS
TO PROTECT YOURSELF

When you first date someone you don't know well , check him out with friends. Plan to meet someplace where there are other people- a restaurant, a movie, a mall- or go with a group of friends.
Be prepared to find your own transportation home. Carry change for a phone call to your parents or a friend and enough cash for a taxi.

Don't get drunk or stoned. Remember drugs and alcohol decrease your ability to take care of yourself and make sensible decisions.
Clearly and firmly, let your date know your limits before you get into a situation you can 't control.
Don't leave a party, a concert, or a ball game with someone you just met.
Trust your instincts. If you think something's not quite right or you feel uneasy, get to where there are other people or tell your date to leave- now. Be assertive.
CAN I FIGHT BACK?
Because each situation is different, no one can list actions that are guaranteed to protect against acquaintance rape . But here are some tactics to think about.
Be assertive. Say no firmly, even if he tries to make you feel guilty, unpopular, or babyish.
If that doesn't work, be rude!
Make noise. Talk loudly, scream , honk the car's horn .

WHAT IF IT
HAPPENS TO ME?
Don't feel guilty and don't just try to forget about it. You didn't ask to be raped . Any rape is a violent attack that can have traumatic effects on the victim for months and even years afterward.
The single most important action you can take is to tell someone - your parents, the police, a school counselor, the family doctor, or any adult you trust. Call your community's rape hotline or crisis center. It is often listed in the telephone book under rape, community crisis center, or sexual assault. The telephone operator can help you .
Go to a doctor, hospital emergency room, or local women's clinic to be tested for venereal disease and pregnancy.
All rape victims usually feel rage , guilt, anger, and helplessness. The best way to handle these emotions and get back in charge of your life is to talk with sympathetic friends and family or counselors from the rape crisis center, mental health agency, or a women 's clinic.

Turn him off by acting crazy, saying you have a venereal disease or threatening to throw up.
Try to get away and call your parents or friends to come get you .
If all else fails, you can resort to physical resistance - a swift jab to the throat or eyes or a solid kick in the knees.

WHO CAN HELP?
Even if you don 't have this problem , someone you know may. Find out about the services in your community that help victims of rape and incest. Some places to look besides the police are rape crisis centers, community mental health centers, school counselors, women 's clinics, legal aid agencies , and social service agencies.

1b pnltect
your body, use yourhead!
Some supportive after-wonts.
If you should become the victim of a rape, please r member this: The man who attacked you committed the crime. You committed no crime.
It is your body that has been intruded upon. It is yo ur life that has been endangered.
There is no shame attached to what has happened to you!
No shame at all.
In conclusion
Almost endless emotional issues are involved in a rape situation. A
brutal rape is a tenifying and traumatic experience.
Rap victims often suffer acute and potentially long lasting psychological damage as a result of the assault upon them . Their most private being has been violated.
It will take time to diminish the trauma and memory of the experience. The rape victimwhether male or female - of whatever age- will desperately need the understanding and affec tionate support of family members , friends. and the rest of the community.

Rape!
acnme
of violence.

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Let's say it immediately:
Rape isn't an easy thing to talk about. There are many myths, halftruths, and misunderstandings about rape. These add to the confusion, and frequently even add to the danger.
The following facts have been documented by extensive research. A knowledge of them may prevent you from exposing yourself to unnecessary risk:
Most rapes occur between the hours of 8 p.m. and 2 a.m .
Most rapists act alone.
Physical force usuall y is threatened or used.
Many rapes occur in the victim 's home or in a veh icle.
Rape victims are typically age 25 or younger.
Rapists are largely indistinguishable from the rest of the population.
Most attacks involve strangers or casual acquaintances.
Most physical injuries are minor, but psychological aftereffects frequently are severe and long lasting.

The motive of the rapist is not sexual! His aim is to humiliate. To terrify. To degrad his victim . Passion and lust are not the issue.
Th issue is violence.
Law enforcement officials report that rape is one of the least reported violent crimes. Yet rape is the fastest rising crime of violence in our country.
1l1e rapist can be a casual acquaintance. A friend . A neighbor. A relative. A total stranger. There's simply no way to identifY a potential rapist by his appearance, manner. or
otherwise. Since you can't recognize a rapist in advance, you must learn to recognize potentially dangerous situations.
No one is exempt from the possibility of sexua l assault : male or f male, infant or elderly. Rape can enter the lives of all p ople, without
regard to age, race, physical characteristics, marital or economic status. Even young boys and men sometimes are vi tims of sexual
assault. The most important fact about
rape is this: The rapist frequently plans his crim e, seeking the right chance and the easiest victim. The
best defense against a rapist is to eliminate his opportunity to attack'

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Athome

Invest in one-inch dead-bolt

Be cautious and alert when you

locks for your doors and good locks enter elevators, hallways, stairways,

for your windows. Use them!

storage rooms and laundry areas.

Always look before opening doors to Keep all entrances to your

anyone. If possible, install a one-way home and garage well-lighted at

door, wide angle viewer. This will night! Trim bushes and shrubs

give you 180 degrees of vision to the around your doors and windows to

other side. Replace or re-key all

avoid the possibility of concealment.

locks when you move into a new

If your garage isn't actually in use,

home or apartment. Never leave a close the door.

key under your doormat, in a

If you find evidence that your

mailbox, or in any other obvious

home has been broken into, don't

place. That's an open invitation to enter or call out. Use a neighbor's

trouble!

phone to call the police immediately.

Ask all repairmen and delivery Wait for their arrival in a safe place.

men to show identification. Ask

If you receive an obscene phone

them to wait outside, while you call call, hang up instead of reacting!

their employer.

If the caller persists, contact the

Never admit strangers into your telephone company and the police

home! If a stranger wants to use the department.

phone, offer to place the call for him. Close all drapes, blinds, or

Don 'tiel him in.'

shades when changing clothes or

Don't indicate that you are home retiring for the night.

alone. Carry on an imaginary

Teach your children and

conversation with a fictitious person, babysitters never to open the door

if this ploy seems to be necessary. to strangers, or to give any

Use your last name and first

information over the phone to a

initial only, on your door and in the stranger.

phonebook.

Reporting a rape...
What about prosecution?
There are a number of advantages for the rape victim who reports the crime to the police. With a good description, the police may apprehend the suspect and take him off the streets. Then he won't be able to hurt anyone else.
Your description of the attacker also may match descriptions given by other victims.
If you need additional information about prosecution - or if you have doubts or questions about this phase of the crime- contact your district attorney's office, your local hospital, rape crisis/treatment center, or your police department.

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WHAT IS BEIIG-E
Many groups, like SADD (Students Against Driving Drunk) and MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) have organized to fight drunk. driving. They lobby Congress and state legislatures for stiffer penalties for drunk drivers and organize programs to give teenagers free rides home from proms or graduation parties. They also operate hotlines to help teens and young adults who think they may have a drinking problem.
Many schools, in cooperation with law enforcement agencies, have started programs to make students aware of the dangers of drunk driving. They often get the message across with slides from accidents and with speakers who have been hurt in drunk driving accidents. Some schools have programs where any student who feels he or she shouldn't be driving can call for a ride, with no questions asked.
For information on these programs, contact your school counselor, parentteacher association, or write to the national offices of SADD and MADD. Their addresses are:
SADD Box BOO Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752 617/481-3568
MADD Suite 310 669 Airport Freeway Hurst, Texas 76053 817/268-6233

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THE NUMBER ONE KILLER OF TEENAGERS IS DRUNK DRIVING
The number one killer of teenagers is drtmk driving. More than 4,000 teens are killed and another 11 0,000 badly hurt each year in car crashes involving alcohol. Not all have been drinking, but some are passengers or innocent targets of people who drink and drive. These statistics mean that from a high school class of 475 this year, two students are likely to be killed or injured in drunk driving accidents. One could be your best friend. One could be you .
SOME FACTS ABOUT ALCOHOL
A can of beer or a glass of wine is just as intoxicating as a shot of liquor. Most state laws define "drunk" as having a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .10%. But people react to alcohol differently, depending on how recently they have eaten, their metabolism, how tired they are, the medication they take, their emotional state, and their weight.
Because of these differences no one can predict a "safe" number of drinks. The bottom line is that alcohol is a depressant. Even small amounts slow your physical reactions and thought processes.

ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Combining alcohol and drugs, even over-thecounter ones, multiplies the dangerous effects of both. Never mix alcohol with any drug, even cold tablets, cough syrups, or medicine prescribed by your doctor.
DRUNK DRIVING AND THE LAW
Driving while intoxicated is against the law in all states. If you are arrested as a DWI or DUI (Driving While Intoxicated or Driving Under the Influence), you can lose your license, be fined , or be imprisoned. Don 't expect to get off just because you are under18. Most courts today can try 16 and 17-year-olds as adults in cases where death or severe injury has occurred. If you cause an accident while driving (and the chances are much higher if you 've been drinking), your insurance rates will increase or your policy may be canceled . If you are under the minimum drinking age for your state, it's illegal for you to purchase alcohol or a drink- anyplace!
IS IT WORTH TAKING THE CHANCE?
No one wants to live with the fact that he or she caused an accident, injured someone, or took a life. If you drink and drive, you are taking that gamble. Don 't let your friends take that risk either. If people you know have been drinking, try to stop them from driving arrange a ride, call a cab or a friend : or see that they stay put. If these actions don 't work, don't ride with them .

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT DRINKING AND DRIVING?
True or False? 1. If a person concentrates hard enough , he or she can overcome any effect that drinking has on driving.
2. If you have been drinking at a party, coffee will sober you up quickly before you leave .

3. If you drive home from a party late at night when the roads are deserted , there's not much danger in driving after drinking.
4. It's okay for a person who has been drinking to drive, as long as he or she doesn't act drunk.
5. A drink or two helps people drive better because it relaxes them.
If you answered "true" to any of these questions, you are only fooling yourself. Be smart. Don 't drink and drive!

TEENS CAN HELP EACH OTHER
Organize buses, carpools , or limousines for prom nights and other school parties.
If you are out with a group of friends , be sure to have a "designated driver, " someone who agrees not to drink at all.
Get parents to sign pledges that they will not serve beer or liquor to teens in their homes .
Ask a student who has been involved in an alcoholrelated accident to speak to your club or even a school assembly about how it felt.
Suggest that parents and teachers run a hotline on prom night. If students have trouble getting to or from the dance or are riding with someone who's been drinking , they can call for a safe ride with no questions asked .
When you 're old enough to buy beer, wine , and liquor don't buy it for younger teens . You 're not doing them any favors .

DOI'T LET DRUGS RUII YOUR IEIIHBORHOOD
Get involved! A group of teens in Medford, Oregon get "turned on" without drugs by writing, producing and televising a soap opera about teenagers and the problems and pressures they face. Teens in Gardena, California spend time after school being buddies to children in an orphanage, painting rundown buildings, cleaning up litter, and helping the disabled. They organized town meetings to talk about the drug problem and then formed a community task force to do

something about it. Young people in Poland, Ohio landscape and plant trees in parks, give seminars on drug and alcohol abuse, and help elderly citizens maintain their homes.
Even if you don't give your name, turn in drug dealers in your school and community. They're bringing crime to your neighborhood and ruining the lives of many of your friends. The police need your help to catch them.
If your school doesn't have a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program, start one!

Crime Prevention tips from :

The National Crime Prevention Council
The Woodward Building 733 15th Street, N.W. Washington , D.C. 20005

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WRITE FOR FREE INFORMATION
National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information P.O. Box 416, Kensington , Maryland 20795
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol Information P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, Maryland 20852
National Federation of Parents for Drug-Free Youth 8730 Georgia Avenue Suite 200 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

DIAL FOR HELP
1-800-554-KIDS. This tollfree hotline, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. E.S.T. Monday through Friday, is operated by the National Federation of Parents for Drug-Free Youth . It can give you information on drug and alcohol abuse and refer you to local sources of help.
1800-COCAINE. This tollfree, 24-hour hotline can tell you how and where to get help for cocaine abuse.

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DON'T LOSE A FRIEND TO DRUGS

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

Has a friend become moody, short-tempered, and hostile?
Does he seem spaced out and always short of cash?
Is she suddenly failing courses and running around with kids you don't trust?
Stop and think about it. Your friend may have a drug or alcohol problem.

Talk to your friend and try to help. Many teenagers get deeper and deeper into drugs and alcohol because their friends , teachers , and parents either pretended there wasn't a problem or didn't know what to do.
Jack and Shelly had been good friends in junior high , but hadn't seen much of each other in high school. Jack had heard that she was experimenting with cocaine

SIX WAYS TO SAY NO!
You've heard it a thousand times, but if you say "no" when friends ask you to try a drug or drink, it might make them think twice about doing it themselves . Saying "no" means you have the strength and brains to choose for yourself. Here are a few ways to do it.

1. Say you have something better to do. Then do it!
2. Point out that drugs interfere with your mental and physical skills , and you want to be at your best.
3. If you don't want to explain , just say "no , thanks." If that doesn't work , try a stronger "no way!" and leave .
4. Skip parties where you know drugs and alcohol will be available. Ban them from your own.
5. Hang out with friends who don't need drugs or alcohol to have fun . Make a commitment to be healthy and in control of your own future.
6. Make up a contract between you and your parents that says you will do your best to learn about the effects of illegal substances and discuss peer pressure with your parents. Your parents, in turn, agree to be available to you to discuss drugs and alcohol and not to drive after drinking.

and uppers, but was still shocked when he ran into her at a party. It took a few minutes for Shelly to remember who he was and she seemed a little spaced out. She told him she skipped classes a lot and didn 't care much about school anymore. Jack couldn't get Shelly out of his mind and he looked for her in the halls and lunchroom . Whenever he saw her, he talked to her and urged her to call the local drug abuse hotline. One day Shelly got

so low, she listened to him . She found people who would listen to her problems without lecturing her. With the help of a counselor, friends like Jack, and her parents , Shelly gave up drugs and started regaining control of her life.

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DOES SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT HAVE A PROBLEM? HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP
Learn about the effects of drugs and alcohol and share the knowledge with friends. For example , smoking pot makes it hard to concentrate and remember things. Heavy pot smokers can become psychologically dependent and develop respiratory problems. PCP and LSD can cause permanent brain damage. Sniffing can produce heart failure or suffocation. Cocaine is more deadly and addictive than most people realize, and cocaine deaths have jumped dramatically in the last few years .
Get the names and phone numbers of local hotlines and drug abuse counseling services. They usually are listed in the telephone directory under crisis services, alcohol abuse information and treatment, or drug abuse information. Other sources are community and school bulletin boards, libraries, or the local newspaper. Ask your school or hospital about special programs for teenagers .

Interest your friends in activities they can enjoy without using drugs or alcohol. For example, teenagers in a Chicago suburb took it upon themselves to organize creative , positive ways to spend time , such as trips , movies, discussion groups, aerobics , and community service projects. These activities not only discourage drug abuse, but build teens' self-esteem and give them roles to play in the community.
Learn how to talk to your peers and younger kids about the dangers of abusing drugs and alcohol. Many communities have programs that teach teenagers how to counsel others about the problems that teens face , including substance abuse. In one rural midwestern town , star high school athletes are trained to teach elementary and middle school students about drug and alcohol abuse .
Remind your friends that buying or possessing pot, cocaine, LSD , PCP, and most other drugs is against the law. Being arrested and getting a police record may not seem like a big deal now, but could be when applying for a job or college.

Remember, it takes courage to help a friend who has a drug problem. But a real friend will try.

IF YOU ARE ARUNAWAY ...
And you're beginning to think it wasn't such a good idea -
Go to the nearest shelter for runaways or call the National Runaway Switchboard. It has a toll-free number, 800621-4000 (800-972-6004 in Illinois) that runaways or anyone thinking about leaving home can call 24 hours a day. seven days a week. Trained volunteers can talk to you about problems and tell you where to get help in your community . Runaways can leave messages with the Switchboard to be delivered to their parents or guardian and then call back for an answer.

Be wary of strangers who seem especially friendly or are very generous with their offers of help. They may want to take advantage of
Y9U . If you feel
uncomfortable or afraid, say "no, thank you ," go to the police, or call a runaway hotline.
Bus and train stations often have posters or billboards listing shelters and telephone numbers runaways can call . Traveler's Aid offices in airports, bus terminals , and train stations help runaways as well as adult travelers. Trailways and other bus companies have programs to help runaways return home.

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RUNNING AWAY-
IS IT THE ANSWER?
Have you ever thought about running away? Maybe it seemed like the perfect answer to a lot of problems parents bugging you , pressures from schoolwork , fights with friends .
Howie was sick of his parents nagging him to get better grades, work harder, and keep his room cleaned . So he decided to get away from it all. He hitchhiked to a neighboring state where a favorite uncle lived. Howie was :ucky. A friendly truckdriver with kids of his own gave him a ride and waited at a restaurant while Howie called his uncle. The uncle listened sympathetically after he picked Howie up, but

persuaded him to call his parents. Howie was back home the next day, but the story could have been quite different if the truckdriver hadn 't been friendly or if his uncle hadn 't been home.
Sara wasn 't as fortunate . When she was 14, she began to hang around with a group of teens who were into some small-time theft and drug dealing. When her mother found out Sara was skipping school , she forbade Sara to see her new friends . One night, Sara sneaked out the bedroom window and disappeared . A month later, an old school friend got a letter from Sara saying she was working as a prostitute in Florida. No one has heard from her since . Her mother has made phone call after phone call and written

dozens of letters trying to find Sara, but every lead has turned into a false hope. She fears that like many runaways , Sara is now dependent on her "friends" for survival and may end up a victim of drug overdose or suicide . What started out as rebellion and a search for excitement may have turned out to be the last stop for Sara .
ARE YOU THINKING OF RUNNING AWAY? THERE ARE BEnER ANSWERS

Ask your parents to go with you to a family counselor to work out your problems and disagreements. An outsider with experience in working with families can give objective advice and help solve family conflicts in a fair way.
Experimenting with drugs and alcohol may be causing , not curing , your depression and desire to get away from it all. Get help. Community mental health clinics , schools , and hospitals operate hotlines and counseling programs to help teens stop their alcohol or drug abuse. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has special programs for teens .

Talk to your parents about the pressures you feel and your worries . If you don 't think that will work, go to an adult you like and trust - a teacher, coach , school counselor, minister, or neighbor. Call the National Runaway Switchboard for advice and information on local services for runaways.

If a parent or another adult is physically or sexually abusing you , it's a crime and you have a right to protection. Tell a teacher, principal, police officer, school nurse, or social worker and let them help you - and the adult who is abusing you .
Many local mental health centers, churches, youth organizations , and women 's clinics operate emergency shelters and hotlines for runaways. They also talk to teens who are thinking about running away. There is usually no charge and all conversations are confidential. Check your newspaper, phone book, and community bulletin boards for their telephone
numbers .

HAVE ANY OF YOUR FRIENDS TALKED ABOUT RUNNING AWAY?
Here are some warning signs that they might actually do it:
Withdrawing from friends and school activities
Abrupt mood changes and temper flare-ups
Increased rule breaking at home and school
Depression and continuing feelings of "I can't do anything right. "
Comments about things being better "somewhere else "

Take their threats to run away seriously and urge them to talk to someone their parents, a school counselor, a shelter - before doing anything.

REACH OUT

Does your community have a hotline or shelter for runaways? Maybe your church, recreation club, neighborhood watch organization , or PTA can educate the public about the need for one.

Through your school, church , or club, organize a self-help rap group for teens who have been on the road or are thinking about it.

Ch.eck to see if the bus and train stations in your town have posters that give phone numbers of hotlines, shelters , and other programs that help runaways . If not, ask them to put some up.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?
The first and most important step is to recognize and accept your own limitations. You may set out to help someone close to you and discover that the problem is too serious or simply too emotionally disturbing for you to handle. That's not a failure on your part nor something to be ashamed of. You can't take the place of a professional counselor or therapist, and you can't solve all of your friend 's problems.
You cim, however, help
your friend open up and talk about what's bothering him.

Let your friend know that she is not alone, and you are there to help.
Do something concrete. Talk about helpful adults or a hotline that he could talk to. If you think your friend can't or won't seek help, make the
call for him. It's not a
betrayal of a friend 's trust to seek help that can save a life. And if you feel awkward or foolish about talking to a counselor, you can call without giving your name.

Do express your concern, but don't be judgmental. Don't act horrified or disgusted.

Let your friend talk out negative feelings or thoughts. Don't feel you have to have answers, just listen attentively. Keep him talking.

If you suspect someone is serious about suicide, don't be afraid to ask direct questions, such as "Have you been thinking about suicide? Have you made any plans? Have you talked to anyone else about this?"

Don't try to smooth over the problem ("It's not as bad as you think"). You will be tempted to emphasize the positive, but remember that a deeply depressed person has a very difficult time even recognizing anything positive.

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SUICIDE IS HOT PAINLESS.

If someone you know has threatened or made any attempt at suicide, it is vital to get help as quickly as possible. Look in your telephone directory under crisis intervention, suicide prevention, or mental health services for a hotline or counseling service. Other local sources are hospitals, a family doctor, close relatives, or school guidance counselors. You can also call the National Runaway Switchboard (1 -800-621 4000) to get help for your friend. The Switchboard is free and is open 24 hours.
SUICIDE IS NOT EASY TO UNDERSTAND OR TALK ABOUT.
Not even experts agree on the causes, the warning signs, or the number of people who die by suicide. But one thing is clear: suicide is a real and serious threat for young people . It is one of the leading causes of death among teens and young adults. But there is a positive side to the problem most seriously depressed people can be helped, and many suicides can be prevented .

SUICIDE IS NOT A DIRTY WORD.
Suicide has often been cloaked in shame, viewed as a sin or a crime , and mentioned only in whispers. Today most people realize that it is a problem that has to be brought into the open . Someone who thinks about committing suicide is not crazy, bad, or weird-but deeply troubled and may temporarily lack the skills and perspective to cope with life.
SUICIDE IS NOT ALWAYS PREDICTABLE.
There are many lists of "warning signs" for suicide, but it's important to remember that no one can predict suicide accurately. Sometimes severely depressed individuals can hide or mask their feelings. And happy people who are not at all suicidal can display one or more of these signs.

SUICIDE IS NOT ROMANTIC.
While there are many "Romeo and Juliet" stories in which young lovers die for love, in real life there is nothing poetic about suicide. Most suicides feel alienated, alone, desperate, depressed , and hopeless.

There are two signs that always call for immediate professional help:
Threats of suicide or hints, such as ''I'm no good to anyone," "I just cause trouble for everybody," "Nothing matters anyway ," or "I won 't be around to bother you much longer" are always serious.

Any attempt at suicide , no matter how weak or halfhearted it seems.
SUICIDE IS NOTA GAME.
Sometimes people dismiss a threat or suicide attempt because they feel that "it's just a bid for attention ," or that the person is being overly dramatic, or just feeling sorry for himself. And many people assume that teens are carefree and enjoying the "best years of their lives. " These are dangerous misunderstandings. Many young
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people face very real problems ranging from drug addiction to sexual and physical abuse to alcoholic parents. All teens face the pressures and stresses of growing up and the tension of trying to fit in while defining their identities as individuals. All teens feel depressed and alone sometimes, and some may be overwhelmed by these feelings .
Other possible signals include:
Sudden and drastic changes in behavior such as a sociable person becoming withdrawn, or a normally quiet person suddenly becoming very active.
Prolonged depression, not just a passing mood. Severe depression may be indicated by various combinations of the following symptoms:

-changes in sleep patternseither sleeping a great deal more than normal or having disturbances in sleep
-appetite changes , with weight loss or gain
-withdrawal from family, friends , usual activities
-unusual neglect of appearance
-lack of concentration, restlessness
-constant boredom
-constant, general feeling of sadness

If you're worried about a friend and unsure how serious the problem is, you can talk with a counselor or hotline about the behavior that has upset you . They can help you decide whether your friend needs help and can tell you where to find that help.

SUICIDE IS NOT HOPELESS.
Many people have been helped by counseling and treatment to work through their problems, overcome severe depression, and go on to live fulfilling lives.
WHAT IF IT HAPPENS TO SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT?
When someone dies, it's normal for the survivors to feel grief, anger, helplessness, and guilt. These feelings are even more intense when someone close to you dies by suicide. If someone you care about is a victim of suicide, you should remember that all your feelings are normal , but guilt can be very destructive. It's almost impossible not to think that there was something you should have done, but it's vital to understand that you are not responsible for the death in any way. Nothing you said or did caused that person's suicide, not even a terrible argument or a breakup between friends . Find a counselor to help you work out your feelings .
For More Information and Materials on Suicide Contact:
American Association of Suicidology 2459 South Ash Denver, CO 80222 (303) 692-0985
Youth Suicide National Center 1825 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 400 Washington , DC 20006 (202) 429-2016

Make sure you have a lock on your bedroom door.
Consider installing a phone in the bedroom, since it enables you to call for help if you wake up and hear an intruder.
Be sure your outside house number is displayed prominently so that it can be seen easily from the street by police responding to your call for assistance.

Fraud ... The Con Game

According to the American Association of

Retired Persons, older citizens are victims of

fraudulent schemes far out of proportion to

their population numbers. Con artists are

slick, so you've got to keep your guard up. Be

skeptical.

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scheme where a phony bank examiner tells

you he's investigating a dishonest teller

and wants you to help by withdrawing

money from your account to use as a test.

Don't fall for it.

Never turn over any sizable amount of

cash to anyone, especially strangers offer-

ing to help you "get rich quick."

Help Yourself to a Happy Vacation
A vacation, a weekend away from home, or a business trip should be a pleasant experience for you and your family. It can be spoiled if you return to a burglarized and ransacked home.
You can make each trip more enjoyable and carefree if you will take a few simple steps to reduce the possibility that your home will be burglarized or vandalized while you are gone. A vacant house - or one that appears to be vacant - is an appealing target to a burglar.
This brochure contains a number of tips for protecting your home while you are away. Some of these things you should do a few days before you leave; the rest can be-done in a few minutes just before you leave.
To help you remember, carry this list with you as you prepare to leave, and check off each item as you do it.
Returning to a home that has been broken into is an unpleasant finish to any trip. Never give a burglar an even break!
We hope you have a very pleasant and enjoyable trip. We know that you are very excited about going, but remember, an article in your local paper -"Mr. and Mrs. Jones are embarking on an extended tour of exotic . . . " complete with pictures of the going-away party, is an engraved invitation for a burglar to invade your home. An announcement of your return will hf' more in ordf.r.

A few days before you leave . ..
0 Notify the post office to hold your mail OR
arrange with a neighbor to pick up and hold your mail. On extended trips, you may wish to have the post office forward your mail.
0 Notify newscarrier to discontinue delivery.
0 Make arrangements to have grass cut and watered (driveway and walk shoveled in the winter). Have someone check daily to remove throwaway papers and circulars from your doorway and yard.
0 Arrange with a neighbor or relative to
watch your home and give them a key. Let them know where and how you can be reached in an emergency. Write their telephone number down so you can check with them during your trip. Also give them your car description and license plate number.
0 Notify your local police department about your departure and return d~tes so a special watch may be kept on your home. Also give a name and telephone number of a neighbor or relative to notify in case of a burglary, fire, or other emergency.
0 Check possible fire hazards such as oily rags, open containers of combustibles, questionable wiring.
0 Make sure any broken windows, door
locks, or window locks are repaired.
0 Move aU ladders, tools, lawn implements,
garbage cans, and yard furniture to your garage, basement, or storage shed.
0 Remove name sign from your home.
0 If you have valuables in the house, take
them to your bank for storage in a safe deposit vault. Deposit extra cash in your bank account.

0 Make sure important bills are paid.
0 Purchase Travelers Checks. They are safer
than carrying large amounts of cash.
0 Make a list of things to take and plan how to pack them. Engrave your valuables with your Operation Identification number.
0 If driving, have your car thoroughly
serviced. Check the spare tire for sufficient air. Take an extra set of keys.
0 Ask your neighbors not to inform inquiring
strangers that you are away.
On the day you leave ...
0 Unplug all major electrical appliances such
as television sets, washers, etc., to prevt!nt possible damage from electrical storms.
0 Set your thermostat so that your furnace or air conditioner will maintain a reasonable temperature - 80F in summer and ssoF in winter.
0 Turn off all water faucets completely. Don't forget water to the automatic washer. Close inside valves to outside faucets. In winter drain outside water taps to prevent freezing.
0 Close your fireplace flue to prevent birds or animals from entering.
0 Remove all highly-pE:rishable foods. Defrost.
and unplug refrigerator.
0 Turn down the volume control on your
telephone so it cannot be heard from outside.
0 Check all windows and doors for security,
including cellar windows and garage door.
0 Put window shades in normal daytime position, and make sure all main floor drapes, shades, and curtains are arranged so that the police and neighbors can see into your home.
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Work-at-home schemes, chain letters, unordered merchandise, door-to-door sales, "miracle" cures, supplemental medicare insurance, good deals on gold and silver bars.
WHAT IF IT HAPPENS TO YOU?
Very few frauds are reported to law enforcement authorities. Victims often say they were too embarrassed to admit they were duped, believe the police can't do anything, or think fraud isn't a police matter.
To get help and prevent others from being victimized:
Alert your Neighborhood Watch to any known con games in the area.
Call your consumer protection agency, police department, or district attorney if you think you've been the victim offraud. Many cities now have special economic crime or consumer fraud units to help victims and stop the con artist from hurting others.
See if a community dispute resolution center, Chamber of Commerce, or Better Business Bureau can help you resolve the complaint.
If you think you've been cheated in a mail fraud scheme, keep all letters and envelopes and contact your nearest Postal Inspector.

TAKE ACTION - TODAY
1. Start a program to educate community residents about common frauds and remedies available for victims.
2. If you've been a victim of fraud , write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper to warn others.
3. Lobby your city or state legislators to establish a hotline that people can call to check contractors' or solicitors' credentials.
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What Would You Say if Someone
Called on the phone and wanted to give you a free gift just for verifying your VISA card number and expiration date?
Came to your door and said he could give you a good price on repairing your roof or tarring your driveway because the materials were left over from a big job in the neighborhood?
Tried to sell you extra Medicare insurance, because a hospital stay can bankrupt a person nowadays?
Offered you the chance of a lifetime to invest in a new company with enormous potential, but you had to produce the cash right now?
SAY NOll
If you are offered a deal that sounds too good to be true, chances are that is just the case. It's probably a con game or swindle. Most of us think that we couldn't be tricked into handing over our hard-earned money for "phony" deals. But confidence artists are experts in human psychology and behavior. They know how to gain your confidence with smooth talk and a self-assured manner. Con artists and hustlers often prey on victims, like older women, who are not used to making decisions about home repairs, insurance policies, and investments. But they'll try their tactics on anyone. Most successful con games are old schemes with new trappings. You can't recognize a con by the way he or she looks, but you can be on the lookout for the most common consumer frauds.

HOME IMPROVEMENT AND REPAIR FRAUDS
The favorite tricks of dishonest firms or individuals include quoting an unusually low price for an expensive job, conducting a "free" inspection that turns up several expensive repairs, or offering to do a job on-the-spot because the work crew is in the neighborhood.
Always get several estimates for a repair or home improvement job and compare prices and terms. Check to see ifthere is a charge for estimates.
Ask your friends for recommendations. Ask the firm for references, and check them.
Be suspicious of high-pressure sales tactics.
Pay by check, never with cash, so you can stop payment if dissatisfied. Arrange to make payments in installments: one-third at the beginning of the job, one-third when the work is nearly completed, and the remainder when the job is done.
Get a guarantee on any work that is done.
LAHDFRAUD
Everyone knows what a terrific investment property can be. An enterprising salesperson may promise every luxury to get your name on a contract for a vacation home, an investment property, or a retirement home, but may not guarantee basics like utility hookups.
There's one major way to avoid being a victim of this fraud- NEVER BUY ANYTHING SITE UNSEEN!
INVESTMENT FRAUD
There are dozens of different investment frauds. Sometimes a swindler talks people into ihvesting in a promising new company, takes their money, and then quietly goes out of business. A ' common investment fraud is the "pyramid" franchise. The investor buys a dealership for

hundreds or thousands of dollars and recruits other distributors or salespersons. Eventually there are hundreds of distributors, but no one to sell the merchandise. Those at the top make lots of money before the pyramid collapses, leaving the individual investors without their cash.
BE SUSPICIOUS OF:
High-pressure sales tactics
Get rich quick schemes
An emphasis on setting up dealerships rather than selling a product.
Potential investors are not encouraged or even allowed to contact other investors.
FALSE CHARITY RACKETS
Some swindlers start their own charity - one that helps only them - to take advantage of people's good will. You can make sure that any money you give gets into the right hands. When someone solicits for a donation:
Ask for identification on both the charity and the solicitor. Find out the charity's purposes, how funds are used, and if contributions are tax deductible. If you're not satisfied with the answers and feel something is not quite right, don't give.
Give to charities that you know.
THE OBITUARY COLUMN STING
Swindlers read the obituary column and then send a surviving spouse phony bills supposedly owed by the person deceased. Or they deliver an item -like a Bible- that they say the deceased relative ordered. Tell them you'll talk it over with the police!
THE BANK EXAMINER
The con artist, posing as a police officer or bank investigator, draws the victim into a plan to catch a dishonest teller by withdrawing cash and turning it over to the "official" so he can check the serial numbers. Banks don't do this. Don't be fooled!

If you see a suspicious person or vehicle on your neighbor's property, report it immediately to the local law enforcement agency. Write down a description of the person or the license number.
When you go away, ask a neighbor to pick up your mail and newspaper and do anything else that will make your property look occupied. Do the same for them.
Take Action Today!
If your county doesn't have a crime prevention program, organize one patterned after Neighborhood Watch. In rural areas, these groups often use volunteer CB patrols and phone networks to stay in touch with each other and report suspicious activities to the police or sheriffs office.
Anti-vandalism programs sponsored by local4-H or Future Farmers clubs can help reduce crime- and make everybody feel better about your community.
If a neighbor is a victim of a crime, be supportive. Listen, offer to stay, cook a meal , help repair damage. Find out if there's a victim service program in the county and offer to accompany the victim to court.
Investigate the zone approach to agricultural security which analyzes vulnerabilities to crime and suggests corrective measures according to four basic zones: boundary, outlining property, central work area, and central storage area. For detailed information on this system and other prevention strategies for rural areas, contact the National Rural Crime Prevention Center, The Ohio State University, 2120 Fyffe Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210.

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THE FACTS
Statistically, the country is still a much safer place to live than the city, but farmers, non-farm residents, and rural businesses are finding they are not immune from crime. Crime rates have risen dramatically in rural areas over the past twenty years, and contemporary rural dwellers are five times more likely to be victims of crime than were their counterparts in the 1960's. There are many reasons for these striking increases: improved transportation systems, the growth of suburbs in open-country areas, changes in rural lifestyles where both spouses work away from a home that has more modern but also more theft-prone conveniences. Today's large, highly-mechanized, and capital-intensive farming enterprises also attract professional thief rings.
Rural crime is overwhelmingly property crime - vandalism, larceny and theft, and burglary - and can be reduced by basic security measures combined with old-fashioned neighborliness.
HOME SECURITY
Most rural dwellers traditionally gave little thought or attention to home security, but times have changed!
Make sure outside doors, including the one between your house and garage, are solid, 1-3/4 inch metal or wood and fit tightly in their frames. Hinges should be on the inside.
Install good deadbolt locks with l-inch throws and revolving cylinders in your doors, not the springlatch ones with the key in the knob. Use them!
Avoid door locks that can be manipulated by breaking glass or door panels to reach inside.
Secure sliding glass doors with commercially available locks, with a rigid wooden dowel in the track, or with a nail inserted through a hole drilled in the sliding door frame and projecting into the fixed frame.
Lock double-hung windows by sliding a bolt or nail through a hole drilled at a downward angle in each top corner of the inside sash and part-way through the outside sash, or buy window key locks at a hardware store. Consider grilles for basement windows.
Install good lights around your house, yard, barns, corrals, and gas pumps and use them. Use timers to turn lights and radios on and off at appropriate times when you're away.

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Lock It Up
Secure gas pumps, gas tanks, storage bins, and grain elevators with strong locks - sturdy padlocks with hardened steel hasps or deadbolts with a l-inch throw. Keep boats, snowmobiles, bikes, and other small equipment locked in a barn or garage or secured to a stationary object ~~~~~:: with case-hardened chains and padlocks.
Bring It In
Don't leave valuable tools in the open back of a pickup at any time. Whenever possible, don't leave major equipment in a field overnight- bring it inside a barn or shed, preferably near the house. Make sure storage facilities' doors and windows are secure.
During busy times when equipment must be left out overnight, position machinery where it can be seen from the house or park it near a neighbor's house. Never park machinery within easy access to the road where it is vulnerable to theft and vandalism.
Keep storage areas neat and well organized to keep track ofequipment and warn a potential thiefthat this farmer is vigilant.
Disable It
During long periods of time when motorized equipment must be left outside or is idle, remove the rotor, distributor cap, or battery to prevent theft.
Identify It
Use a die-stamp unit or etching tool to mark all equipment with a permanent identification number recommended by your police or sheriffs office. Get together with your neighbors and local law enforcement agency to organize Operation Identification. Check with them about the best places to put a primary marking and types of marking tools to use.
Protect Your Livestock
Rustling of livestock is an everpresent problem for farm producers. The rewards are high and the risk low since such thefts can go undetected for days. To thwart modern rustlers:

Mark your livestock: Eartags and neck chains with plastic numbers are simple techniques, but are a temporary prevention measure since they can be removed. Tatooing offers permanent protection and can be used on all species of livestock. It usually is done on one or both ears, but can be done on loose skin around the tail or head or in the lip. The traditional system of earmarking generally does not mark individuals, but is used for herd owner identification. Earmarks may be obliterated using a knife or earmarking tool. Hot, chemical, or freeze branding is probably the most visible and foolproof marking system, particularly for cattle.
Let thieves know your stock is permanently marked by displaying stickers, usually available from the county Farm Bureau , on your fences , barns, and gates.
Check stock frequently. Take a daily count if possible. Arrange to have neighbors check on your livestock when you're away and do the same for them when they're gone.
Check your fences and gates frequently to be sure they are in good repair and locked. Use case-hardened chains and high quality padlocks.
Protect Your Farm Products
Tobacco, corn, wheat, soybeans, hay, oats, and even timber attract criminals who have discovered the big profits in this kind of crime. To safeguard your crops:
Store harvested products in protected and lockable locations.
Lock your gates and grain elevator at all times.
Consider marking your grain, hay, or tobacco with numbered or coded nontoxic confetti that is easily removed by storage or processing facilities.
Locate and keep a record of your valuable trees. Mark them with a stripe of paint. If appearance matters, use phosphorescent paint.
The Best Protection? Good Neighbors!
Keep an eye out for each other's property. Ask trusted neighbors to watch out for your livestock and equipment and do the same for them .

your bike with a permanent number, either an operator's number or one assigned to you by your local police department. The ID makes the stolen bike difficult to unload and easy to trace.
HOWTOPREVENTTHEFTOF OTHER MOTOR VEHICLES
Theft of snowmobiles, motorcycles, boats and trailbikes are also increasing. Many of the same precautions that apply to cars and bicycles also apply to recreational vehicles.
Lock It Lock up and take the keys with you. Make sure all easy-to-carry items like motors, water skis and camping gear are locked up before leaving your vehicle.
Chain It Any vehicle carried on a trailer should be secured with a strong chain and padlock. When the trailer is not attached to your car, secure it with a heavy chain and lock to a stationary object. Chain your motorcycle or snowmobile to a stationary object such as a lamppost or sewer grating. Even when your vehicle is in the garage, use a heavy chain and padlock that resists conventional steel hacksaw blades.
TryAnAlarm You can buy an alarm for your vehicle that is mounted behind the license plate, and sounds off if the vehicle is moved Locking steering columns are effective anti-theft devices.
OPERATIONID
Again, an identification number engraved on vehicle can help recover your stolen property.
Take the necessary precautions and MAKE CRIME MORE TROUBLE THAN IT'S woRTH. For
more information CONTACf YOUR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT.

ARE YOU SETI1NG YOURSELF UP TO HAVE YOUR "WHEELS" STOLEN? TAKE 11-IIS QUIZ AND FIND OUT.
CHOOSE TilE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER TO TilE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. (ANSWERS BELOW)
1. What percentage of serious crimes committed in
the United States are automobile thefts? a) 17% b) 20% c) 25% d) 33% e) 50%
2. What type of car do thieves like to steal?
a) brand new b) very expensive c) old d) small e) all of the above
3. What percentage of cars reported stolen were left
unlocked? a) 25% b) 30% c) 45% d) 60% e) 80%
4. During which month in the year are cars usually
stolen? a) May b) June c) July d) August e) September
5. What is the age of the persons most often arrested
for theft of vehicles?
a) 15 b) 16 c) 17 d)l8 e) 19
f) all of the above
6. How many bicycles are reported stolen every year? a) 250,000+ b) 500,000+ c) 700,000+ d) 1,000,000+ e) 1,500,000+
ANSWERS
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If you scored less than 100% on this quiz, you could be setting yourselfup to have your vehicle stolen this year. Below are some steps you can take to avoid vehicle theft.
HOWTOPREVENTCARTHEFT
A car is stolen every 33 seconds in the United States. In many cases, car theft would have been avoided if the proper precautions had been taken.
Be Cautious Don't think you can be careless about your car just because it is old or not running properly. Car thieves
often make more money by dismantling a car and selling the parts than by trying to sell it in one piece.

LockUp An unlocked car is an open invitation to a car thief. Lock up whenever you leave your car, and take the keys with you.
Lock the trunk and/or tailgate. Oose all windows-professional thieves have tools that help unlock cars through a minimum of open space. A gift-wrapped package or a camera lying on the seat of your car are temptations to steal. Lock all valuables in your trunk or take them with you.
Park Carefully
Park your car in a lot where you don't have to leave your keys. If you must leave your keys, leave your ignition key only-never your trunk or house keys. Don't mark your key chain with your name or license number-a lost key chain could lead a thief to your car. Don't leave any important identification in your glove compartment. Thieves often use auto registrations or credit cards as identification to help resell the car to an unsuspecting buyer.
Use "Anti-Theft" Devices
When buying a car, check the manufacturer's list of anti-theft options. Locks are available for various marketable parts of your car. Consider buying battery locks, wheel locks, tape deck lock mounts and gas tank locks. Siren alarm systems can scare off teenagers looking for a joy ride.
Use Identification Techniques
Operation ID is one way to help recover your car if stolen. To join Operation ID, look for your vehicle identification on the serial plate and engrave it in some hidden place on your car. You can borrow an engraving tool from the police department. Police officers can then identify your car even if the vehicle ID number has been removed. Remember to keep your vehicle identification number in your wallet. You should also keep a record of the year of your car, make, model, colors, state and city license. Keep a description of the make and serial number

of the radio, stereo player, air conditioner and all special equipment, and engrave them with your operator's number. Drop a business card or piece of paper with your name and address on it into the window channel of your car door. This provides police with another way of identifying your car.
Buying Used Cars If you are thinking of purchasing a used car, ask
plenty of questions. Where did the owner buy the car? How long has he had it? What is the mileage? If a private sale, can he give you a home or business address you can readily check? Are the keys duplicates? Do the keys work properly? Do the locks show signs of tampering or replacement? Is the serial plate tightly attached?
HOW TO PREVENT BICYCLE THEFT.
Chain It
Always chain your bicycle when leaving it-even for a short time. The chain should be case-hardened, at least 3/8" thick and covered with plastic or an inner tube to prevent scratching the bike's finish. Make sure you use a sturdy padlock. Always chain both the rear wheel and the frame to a stationary object in a conspicuous place. If you only chain one wheel to the other, it can be thrown in a truck and unlocked later.
Store It
Never leave your bicycle unattended Store it indoors or in a locked garage whenever you're not using it.
Register It
Register the serial number, make, model and description of your bicycle with the local police. You
are more likely to recover a stolen bike i f it has been
licensed Operation ID can help here also. Borrow an engraving tool from the police department and mark
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Crime Prevention tips from :

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Be a good neighbor. When you 're going to and coming home from school, watch for strangers or suspicious activities. Tell your parents and the police about anything unusual. Don't tell a stranger that a neighbor is not at home or lives alone.
When you are marking your things , help the family mark valuable possessions like TVs, stereos , and VCRs with appropriate identification numbers and make an inventory.

stealing or vandalizing . Students themselves often plan and organize successful programs that make their schools safer. Talk to your local police or sheriff's department to find out how.
If something of yours is stolen , don 't decide to rip off someone else. Nothing gives you the right to victimize an innocent person because you have been hurt.

If your school has a serious problem with theft and vandalism, get together with friends and do something! School pride and test scores go up when crime declines. Many schools have reduced crime by involving students in patrols and creating an anonymous reporting system. A student court can help reduce crime problems and decide the punishment for classmates caught

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Did you think that thieves usually pick on middle-aged adults like your parents or elderly people? Not true!
Statistics show that teenagers between 12 and 19 are almost twice as likely to have things stolen from them as adults between 35 and 49. Teens are three times as likely as persons over 65 to be targets for thieves!
USE THIS CHECKLIST TO START:
0 books
0 camera
0 records 0 tapes 0 radio
0 gym clothes
0 sneakers 0 coats and jackets
0 backpack 0 tape recorder
0 calculator 0 tennis racket 0 musical instruments 0 wallet and purses
0 bicycle
0 skateboard

DON'T LET A THIEF RIP YOU OFF!
Most thieves are looking for things that are easy to grab and easy to keep or sell without anyone asking questions. Three rules can reduce your chances of being a victim .
1. Keep track of your belongings. Don 't leave them where someone could easily pick them up like an empty classroom , the front yard or porch , the seat of a car.
2. Don't flash your cash or brag about your valuables .
3. Put your name or initials on your property. Use an indelible marker, stickers, nametags, or an engraving tool. You can ask your police department or Neighborhood Watch group for help.

AT SCHOOL

AT HOME

Keep your locker locked . Use a good key lock instead of a combination lock if possible.
Don't keep money or anything valuable in your locker, especially overnight, through the weekend , or over holidays.
Lock your bike with a casehardened chain or cable and lock, winding the cable through the frame and both wheels and then around a bike rack . Don 't leave your bike in an isolated area.

Make sure your house or apartment has a good deadbolt lock on the front and back doors. Always .lock the door when you go out, even if it's just for a few minutes .
Be careful with your house keys. Keep them with you and not in your school locker. Never have your name and address on the key ring .
Don't hide keys outside the house. Thieves know all the good hiding places !

Put your bike and any sports equipment inside the house, apartment, or garage at night.

. ...AND YOUR CAR
Try to park in well-lighted areas.

What if you come home after school or a party to an empty house and things don 't look quite right - a window is broken, a screen ripped , or the front door open? Don't go in . Go to a neighbor or pay phone and call the police and your parents.

Never leave the keys in the car.
Always lock the car, even if it's in a driveway.
Never leave the motor running when no one's in the car.

OUT AND ABOUT
Don't leave your purse or wallet on the counter while you 're looking at something in a store.
Don 't dangle or swing your purse by the straps. Try to carry it close to you , especially in crowded stores and streets. Keep a wallet in a side , not a back pocket.

Mark car stereos, speakers , and CB radios with an identification number or your name.
Never leave valuables in plain view when leaving your car, even if it's locked . Put them in the trunk or at least out of sight.

Be wary of anybody who tries to sell you something that sounds just too good to be true - making money with no work, finding instant beauty or popu larity, losing weight without dieting. Say you have to think about it or ask your parents .

IF YOU ARE A VICTIM
If something of yours is stolen when you are out or away from your home, report it to the police or sheriff's department immediately.
If something is st61en at school , tell your teacher or the principal.

AT THE MARINA

Get to know the people at your m~rina. let them know who they Cln expect to see on your boat if you're not there. Encour~ge watchfulness and attentiveness for strangers. Challenge them if they don't look like they belong there. Carefully observe str.,..rs: note good description of car, license number, get name, hair color, other descriptive features. Check with boat owner if you're not sure. Report suspicious behavior to police they may already know him!

Good lighting Is the single most cost-effective crime prevention measure. Promote good all-night lighting at your marina. Use an automatic timer to turn on a light and a radio. Make the burglar think he has company. Don't let him work in privacy or darkness.

YOUR FISH OUT OF WATER

This is when your boat is most vulnerable. Don't take chances.

At Horne:

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0 Remove or lock the motor and prop.

0 Remove a wheel and block the frame or lock the
trailer securely.

0 lock or dismantle trailer tongue.

0Remove all loose gear.
0 Keep it in the garage or behind the house out of
sight from the road.

In Dry-Dock:
0 Strip the boat so someone else can't. Remove all
loose gear, instruments, fittings, canvas.
0 Make sure it's well lighted. 0 Maintain regular visitation program.

Opportunity
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Boat and Marina Security:
Theft Prevention

Some positive steps for the boat owner that will substantially reduce the risk of theft.

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*Take the same kind of common sense pre-

cautions you use to keep thieves away from

your car. Always remove the key from the

ignition when you're not using the boat. When

parking a trailered boat, attach a trailer hitch

lock; if it's to be parked for a long time, re-

move a wheel. Fasten

the boat itself to a fixed

object, using a steel

cable or chain with a heavy-duty lock. Don't

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leave valuable items in an

unattended boat.

*If you store your boat at

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home, keep it either in a locked garage or in a

fenced-in, locked back yard. If you keep it

on a river or lake touching your back yard

and you're away from home often, lock re -

movable parts (such as a battery) in your home

and ask a neigh-

bor to check on

the boat often.

* If you live in an apartment building or condominium, don 't leave your boat in the parking lot without some kind of anti -theft device on it. The lot should have good lighting at night. And don 't leave it out with a "For Sal~" sign on it; other tenants may see the thief at work but assume he's just bought it.
*If you want to keep the boat in water at a marina, choose a reputable one with full -time security and good lighting.
*Install an alarm (preferably a combination burglar/fire alarm) wired to the ignition. Have a second, hidden switch in case the thief jumps the first one.
Be prepared in case your boat is stolen, be- .
cause a determined thief can foil the best -pre-
ventive measures.

*Record all serial and identification numbers and keep them at home. Hide a second set of numbers somewhere on the boat so you can prove ownership if the thief removes the original set.
*Don't leave registration and title papers on the boat.
*Take photos of the boat from several angles. If it is stolen, give police a full description (including ID numbers) immediately.
*Protect yourself financially with a boat owner's insurance policy.
Finally, here's what you can do about boat theft in general: *Be careful when buying a used boat-it could be stolen. Verify all ID numbers to make sure they haven't been tampered with. *Urge your legislators to
pass an effective boat titling and registration law if your state doesn't have one {most don't) . Such laws make it more difficult for thieves to work up phony papers on a stolen boat (just ::~s it's tough for car thieves to do in most states) and more likely that your boat will be recovered. Also urge them to work on better enforcement of boat theft laws...including providing money for enough qualified people to enforce them.
Modern-day pirates can be put in jail and out of business...but only if you do your part to make it happen!
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Preventive measures can save a future.
Of course. you should trust your kids, but blind faith is stupidity. You don't need to declare martial law to be a good parent. But with love, understanding and a few preventive measures, you can help protect them from serious mistakes.
Clothes swapping is a perfect alibi for shoplifting. If you allow swapping, make sure you and the other parents know about the exchange. And if you find any unfamiliar clothes or accessories at home, don't be afraid to ask where they came from .
If your child has a job, keep track of his earnings and how much his budget allows. You'll quickly learn if he's living beyond his means. Get an explanation.
If your child has a habit of finding things, look into it. Once or twice may be good luck, but too often or too expensive a find may mean shoplifting.
Bringing home bargains that are "too good to be true" may need some checking out. Use your own sense of value, and know that most stores won't reduce a $40 skirt to a $5 price.
A favorite raincoat or overly large handbag that only goes shopping may be a wraning signal. It's better you question your child, than store security.
Encourage your child to resist dares and other pressures from friends. Now that he knows the severe consequences of shoplifting, explain that it's his responsibility to educate others. A real friend will never try to talk another into doing something wrong. A real friend will stand up to the pressure, and say no.

A good scare Is a good lesson.
If you discover that your child has been shoplifting, there is something important that you can do. Be firm and understanding, and make your child return the stolen item to the store. You should stand behind your child all the way. In most cases, the store won't prosecute. The scare and embarrassment, especially with you as a witness, is the strongest lesson you can give your child to prevent further shoplifting.
Don't take a chance with your child's future . Take the time to be a good parent and give your kids the
right impression about shoplifting. It
can save you, and them, a lot of heartache.

It's time parents gave their kids the right impression about shoplifting.
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The lie that can jeopardize your child's future.
A lot of kids think shoplifting is just a game. Many don't realize they've committed a crime, until it's too late. They claim they never knew about the serious consequences. Or that they were gambling with their future, when they took a piece of merchandise. You can save your child a lot of grief by stating it very simply. Shoplifting is a crime. And shoplifters will be treated as criminals.
The perfect child is a perfect suspect.
If you want to see the profile of a would-be shoplifter, just look in the mirror. And look at your child. It's a sad truth, but you and everyone you know are suspect. Shoplifters come from all walks of life. All ages. All professions. And all family backgrounds.
We do know that teenagers make up the largest percentage. And that most of them could have paid for the item stolen. So why do they do it? Pressure from friends. Fear of being ridiculed. For the thrill of it. Because they think it's kid-stuff, that no one really takes shoplifting seriously.

Shoplifting is a serious crime.
The stores, the police and the courts are taking shoplifting very seriously. They're getting tough. And shoplifters aren't getting off light. So, what's all the fuss?
Shoplifting nationally amounts to losses of $20 million a day. That's an $8 billion crime annually. In fact, shoplifting is the single largest monetary crime in our state and nation. A 10% reduction in the amount of shoplifting, nationally, would have the same economic effect as totally eliminating bank robbery.
Tell it like it is.
As you can see, the figures are alarming. Apprehension alone will not solve the problem. It's time you gave your kids facts. No matter how much you trust them, you must realize that your kids face many outside pressures and temptations. And preventive education is far better than learning from experience.
Tell your kids that shoplifting isn't a game. The merchants are taking actions against shoplifting, no matter what the size or price of the item stolen. And regardless of the race, color, creed, sex, age or social standing of the offender. No one has special immunity from prosecution. And the odds of getting caught are greater than ever before.

Cheap thrills can be expensive.
Explain to your kids that shoplifting isn't a cheap thrill. It's a crime they may have to pay for the rest of their lives. Shoplifting can give them a criminal record that may never be erased. Juvenile shoplifters can be jailed, fined or both and be given a charge of "Juvenile delinquency." In either case, it can add up to a lifetime of trouble, personal embarrassment, broken dreams and missed opportunities.
A criminal conviction for shoplifting can keep your child from holding school offices, honors and athletic positions. The future holds even worse prospects. This police record can keep him from getting jobs, winning scholarships or even borrowing money. It can affect anything that requies a routine check of his past.
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may work even better, particularly if you have high value items in window displays.
Environment. Keep areas around the store clean to aid visibility. Display your most valuable articles near the center of the store to force a burglar to take the longest possible escape route. Keep merchandise displays organized to allow maximum visibility throughout the store. Check closets and restrooms before you lock up. You don't need an unwanted visitor staying inside your store after closing hours.
Take Action-Get Involved With Your Community
Learn about crime in your neighborhood and what is being done about it. Offer to help. You can provide expert advice, funding, publicity and meeting places for citizen efforts.
Try to hire employees from the neighborhood and make a special effort to give teens an opportunity to work.
Include crime prevention information in your staff memos and newsletters, customer statements and notices.
Role play a robbery situation with your employees.
If you use vehicles, teach your drivers to spot suspicious behavior and how to notify the police. If you're radio dispatched, train your dispatcher to report information effectively.
Learn about crime victim services in your area and help any employees who are victimized by a serious crime.
Bring the problems of business security, shoplifting, vandalism, etc. to the attention of community leaders. Start a "Business Watch" to prevent crime.

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The Woodward Building 733 15th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005 and
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Protect Your Profits:
Security Tips For Small Business
Take these tips from me, McGruff, and be my partner for a safe community.

Businesses can reduce their vulnerability to crime in many ways. Measures like locks, alarms, and good lighting make any establishment a less attractive target for criminals. A major ally is your local law enforcement agency-its officers can conduct a free security survey and give advice on alarm systems and other devices. Community service and involvement are important safeguards against crime. Customers and neighbors who view a business as a valued resource to the community will watch out for its property and employees.
Employees and Crime
Employees can help you to be profitable or hurt you through waste, inattention to customers, or stealing. You must set the example for honesty and develop clear policies regarding security and theft.
Develop and advise all employees of inventory control procedures. All merchandise entering and exiting your premises should be accounted for.
Screen employees carefully before hiring them. Check their backgrounds to be sure they have not been fired for behavior you find IS dangerous or unacceptable.
Train employees in proper cash handling and security measures. Set policy regarding cash on hand and stick by it.
Research shows that employees steal from businesses that are impersonal to them and lack clear policies. Show employees you care about them and their property.
Provide a clean and orderly work environment with secure places for their personal belongings.
Offer them personal child protection and home crime prevention information obtained from local law enforcement agencies and national organizations.
Support their involvement in community organizations formed to prevent crime and help crime victims.

Robbery Prevention

Businesses are robbed ten times more often than individuals, but common sense can reduce the chance of becoming a victim as well as the amount of money lost if you're robbed. Take this quiz to assess your vulnerability to robbery.

CASH: Do you keep only small amounts on hand and
advertise this fact? make frequent bank deposits? have a drop safe or time delay safe? vary your deposit time and route? count cash only in a private area?
LIGHTS, LOCKS, ALARMS: Do you have exterior and interior lighting
that allows visibility into the store from the street? have an emergency alarm system that works? have a buddy system signal with a neighboring store in case suspicious persons enter? keep seldom used doors and windows locked at all times? use mirrors, cameras, or one way glass to observe all areas of the store?
EMPLOYEES: Is there more than one person to open and close? careful screening before hiring? care taken to have employees
notify police about loiterers who may be "casing" the store? training on how to handle a robbery situation and effectively report it to the police?

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HAVE YOU arranged your stock to allow
clear visibility in the store? set up a signal for the police
patrol officer in case of problems? arranged for a risk analysis
security survey with the local police or sheriffs department?

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Where you answered "NO," take corrective action now!

If Confronted By A Robber .
Stay as calm as possible. Try not to panic or show any signs of anger or confusion.

Consider your well-being and that of your employees as the highest priority. Don't escalate the incident into a violent confrontation m which someone may be injured or killed.
Make a conscious effort to get an accurate description of the robber(s): age, race, complexion, body build, height, weight, type and color of clothing.
After the robber leaves, call police immediately.
Burglary
Burglary is a property crime that occurs when the business is closed. The burglar may enter through any opening (door, window, air conditioning duct, skylight) or even create one through an interior shared wall or an outside wall. Reduce your risk as much as possible. Burglary is a crime of opportunity that can be prevented.
Surveillance and Security are Critical
Lighting. Install bright interior and exterior lighting to make all openings visible from both the outside and the inside of the store.
Locks and Safes. Purchase high quality door locks and use them. Grilles and storefront grates delay entry. Use an Underwriters Laboratory listed money safe, bolted to the floor and visible from the street.
Entry Control. Know who has a key and restrict access to the front door. Rekey the lock if a oncetrusted employee is discharged for cause. Rekey locks annually if you have high turnover of employees. Consider an access control system rather than keys.
Intrusion Alert. Install a good quality alarm system to detect unauthorized entry. Check with your Better Business Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, law enforcement, and other businesses before you make this investment.
Windows. Consider burglary resistant glass in accessible areas. Unbreakable polycarbonate

SUSPECT DESCRIPTIOn

SEX

RACE

HEIGHT

WEIGHT

TYPE OF WEAPON

fACIAL APPEARAnCE

HAIR I FACIAL HAIR
GLASSES (type) TATTOOS
COMPLEXION SCARS/MARKS

HAT (Color, type) TIE COAT SHIRT
PANTS I SHOES

Cheeks (Full or Sunken)
Mustache or Beard
Shpe of Eyebrow
Er Size end Shape

Shape of Nose
Hir Texture

WRITE BELOW SPECIFIC FACIAL DETAILS-ONLY WHAT YOU DEFINITELY REMEMBER

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TILIPIIORI

AUTO MAKE, MODEL COLOR

LICENSE NUMBER

DIRECTION OF ESCAPE

TIME OF DEPARTURE

WHAT DID SUSPECT SAY?
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SUSPECT IDENTITY CHART

Physical Description

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Eyes-Eyeglasses Beard, Moustache,

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Marks, Tattoos

Nationality if known

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Weapon Type

Method of Escape: Direction _____ Vehicle Description: Auto License_ _ __ Make/Yr_ _ _ _ __
Additional Remarks:

HELP

STOP CRIME

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BUSINESS CRIME WATCH Protective Alert
Communications Chart

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION(S)

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CHAIRMAN

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CUDIT CARD FRAUD CBECILIST

Credit card criminals are often referred to as "plastic" thieves. It is impossible to characterize this type of criminal, but there are some typical ways they operate.

Techniques:

1.

Professional credit card thieves often have access to Hot Card

lists (through dishonest clerks or other sources);

2.

The "pro11 often makes at1 authorization call himself to double

check whether a stolen card has been reported before he tries

to use it;

3.

The "pro11 prefers to use: newly issued cards, unsigned cards,

cards intercepted in the mail;

4.

Is careful to stay under the floor limit on purchases;

5.

Purchases items with high street value (e.g., watches, coats,

men's suits, etc.);

6.

Has connections with burglars, mail box thieves, and dishonest

employees;

7.

Prefers to make purchases just as the store is ready to close;

8.

Interrupts clerk when authorization call is about to be made;

9.

Dresses well and is clever at small talk;

10.

Appears confident, but has a good excuse for being in a hurry;

11.

Can be any age, male or female.

Prevention Checklist: (take corrective action on any 11no" answer)

YES
0 0 0 0 0

NO 0 Are authorization calls made on all major purchases? 0 Is most current Hot Card list always checked? 0 Is authorization call made on any unsigned card? 0 Are customers requested to sign their cards?
0 Is primary identification (driver license) requested if unsigned
card is given or in other doubtful situations?

0

0 When suspicious about authenticity of card, do you ask customer

for date of birth, address, or other information which can be

confirmed on driver license or by phone?

0

0 Are clerks required to underline or circle expiration date on

charge slip (to assure that this is checked)?

0

0 Are clerks required to hold all merchandise until authorization

calls are made (to avoid "grab and run 11 tactic)?

0

0 Are clerks rewarded for successfully detecting stolen credit

cards?

0

0 Is it store policy to never allow the urgency of making a sale

to take precedence over the importance of checking the legitimacy

of a credit card?

If someone attempts to pass a stolen card, delay the individual without arousing undue suspicion, and call the police. Do not attempt to make an apprehension.

This checklist is confidential and should be retained by the store manager after completion by a sworn police officer.

Store:

Officer:

Manager:

Department:

Date:

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DID
YOU
KNOW?
More than 6.5 million crimes are committed against people between the ages of 12 and 19. Almost 70% of these crimes involved the stealing of property.
One of every three crimes happens to someone between the ages of 12 and 24.
e, There are more than 1.5 million cases of child abuse-young people under the age of IS-reported annually. One in ten-100,000 young people-are cases of sexual abuse.
Almost 300,000 high school students are physically attacked every month while at school.
The yearly cost to school districts for replacement and repairs due to school crime, including vandalism and graffiti, is more than $200 million.
Schools are five times more likely to be burglarized than are stores and other commercial establishments.
More than half a million bikes are stolen every year. Most of them weren't locked properly. The average loss to the owner is $146.
YOUth can help, though, in school and out. You can start by talking to adults-your school principal or counselor, your parents -and to other kids. Crime prevention programs work, but someone has to start them. You can be that someone.

LOCKER
LOGIC
Logic, the dictionary says, is "reason or sound judgment." Ok. Sound judgment says protect your valuables. And how can you do that?
Well, you can ALWAYS LOCK YOUR LOCKER- and you can make sure that the lock that's on it is as strong as it can be. You can even make a class or club project out of making your school's lockers safer. Here's how:
A good key lock instead of a combination lock is a better safeguard for your property. The lock should have a rugged, laminated case and a %"shackle that resists being smashed. It's a crime prevention "plus" if you get a lock that won't release the key until the lock is locked. And give it an extra tug just to make sure it's closed.
Check with your school administration about buying good locks at a discount through a local store and then selling them, through your general student organization or one of the school's clubs, to.other students as a fundraising project. It's a no-lose situation: You'll make money for your club, help protect your friends' valuables,. and support your school's crime prevention activities. Now, that's logic!

SHEET E
PARENTS CAN PLAY APART
IN SCHOOL CRIME PREVENTION
The benefits of parental involvement in preventing crime in our schools can't be over-estimated. Some schools have already organized crime prevention programs. They always need volunteer help. Schools that don't have such programs would probably welcome the efforts of concerned parents to begin one.
How can parents help? For starters:
Join the PTA or other parent-teacher organization.
Volunteer to help with an existing school crime prevention program, or work with your local law enforcement agency to begin one.
Start a School Callback (Absentee Verification) program to check up on children who have not arrived at school.
Encourage your child's school to start an extended-day program for children of working parents.
Encourage the school to integrate safety and crime prevention information in all school grades K-12!
Establish Block Homes or McGruff Houses to aid children's security to and from school.
Start a "warm line" to give children who are alone at home after school someone to talk to if they ever feel frightened. The American Association of University Women sponsors a "Phone Friend" program in many areas. Contact your local chapter.

OVER THE
(GENERATION) GAP
Young people are in a unique position to help others, both younger and older persons, to be safe. Teenagers have enormous energy, children often look up to them, and senior citizens frequently can benefit from their energy and enthusiasm.
Various groups such as the Law Enforcement Explorers, Camp Fire Girls and Boy and Girl Scouts have programs to bridge the generation gap, and the opportunities for starting new programs are limitless.
Are there children in your area who might need you to take them to the store or library after school or who might need you to explain crime prevention tips to them? A call to a day care center or kindergarten teacher might be the first step in a project that could even get you school credit. Check with your school principal or guidance counselor about that possibility.
Are there older people in your community who might need an escort to the store or bank? Some communities even have a phone program in which young people call the elderly simply to make sure there are no problems. Teens can also do Operation Identification for the elderly. You can call your police or sheriff's department about Op ID instructions and supplies.
Bridging the generation gap and helping others to be safe from crime can be done through a club, your school, or through an orga ni zatio n of which yo ur parents are members. Find out what opportunities exist in you r co mmunity, and if there aren ' t any-create some!

A BAKER'S
DOZEN
CRIME PREVENTION
ACTIVITIES FOR
YOUR CLUB
OR CLASS
I. Get the facts about local law enforcement and youth service agencies. Find out how they can help you and your school.
2. Make emergency telephone reference cards for your homes. Include police, fire depart ment , rescue squad, and poison control center numbers.
3. Mark valuables for senior citizens or others who might find it difficult to use the Op ID engraver.
4. Hold a McGruff "Talent Show" to raise funds or as a community service project. Write short skits about crime problems in your area and perform them with a group or using puppets. Invite small children!
5. Start a Youth Crime Watch in your school. 6. Conduct a crime prevention poster contest
and display the entries in your school , community center, or library. 7. Find out how much vandalism costs your school or community and start an awareness campaign. Clean up graffiti. 8. Sponsor a McGruff Crime Prevention Day and distribute crime prevention information. Set up a table in a shopping area, maybe in conjunction with another special event or holiday such as Halloween.
9. Start an escort service for the elderly or the handicapped.
10. Hold a class for young people who have little or no experience as babysitters to train sitters in first aid, emergency and child care. Get out the word about safe babysitting.
II. Stage a play with your drama club or a group of interested frlends for a class or group of young children.
12. Organize a " think tank" rap session , inviting police officers and community leaders to discuss how students can improve their schools and communities. Pride is contagious!
13. Arrange a school assembly or club program about crime prevention. Have a speaker or skits. In vite McGruff.

SHEETC
GOOD MARKS
FOR
OPID
Operation Identification (Op ID) is an effective way to deter burglary and a worthwhile project for your club or class. Marking valuables with an engraver is a good way to let potential thieves know you're not an easy mark, and knowing that the articles you value are better protected will make you feel safer at home or in school. You can also use Operation Identification as a project to help others such as senior citizens, who will often appreciate the protection but might find it difficult to use the engraver. The procedure is quite simple:
All that is needed for Op ID is an engraver, which sometimes is lent free by the police or sheriff's department, lists for valuables that have been marked, and Op ID stickers. Stickers to be placed on doors and windows that burglars might try to use are also often a"ailable free from your local law enforcement agency.
One possible identification number is a driver's license number with state abbreviation (for example: NY 123-45-6789). It can be traced quickly across state lines. Your parent's driver's license number can be engraved on your property, but it is a good idea to check with your local law enforcement agency about what ID number they recommend.
Items should be marked on an area that cannot be easily removed but can be seen by a potential thief. An engraver is not difficult to use , and a list of valuables is simple to compile.
Call your police or sheriff's department today to find out how you can use Op ID in your home or community.

LATCHKEY CHILDREN
YOUNG CHILDREN
AT HOME ALONE
An estimated 5 to 12 million children between the ages of 5 and 13 are regularly left alone at home for some part of the day. Leaving children alone always causes some anxiety, but knowing they are prepared to cope with situations that may arise will lessen the worry.
As a parent: Be sure your children know how to use the
telephone (both pushbutton and dial models) to make local and long distance emergency calls. Post emergency numbers near all the phones in your home. Get your child to help. Teach them to work the door and window locks in your home. Make sure your children lock the door after they arrive home and then check in with you or a trusted neighbor. Tell your children what to do in case of fire. TeD your children that they are never to go anywhere with another adult, even one who says he or she was sent by you. Adopt a family ''code word" to be used if a third party is ever to pick up your children. Teach your children, if they ever feel they're being followed, not to run home but to a store, public place, back to school, or to the nearest ''McGrutr House." Teach your children never to get near or into a stranger's car, or to take a walk with a stranger who says he needs the children to ''show" him something. Impress on your children that you always want to be told if anything happens to them while they're away from you that makes them feel uneasy or uncomfortable. Children will sometimes phrase this as feeling ''funny." TeU your children not to go into anyone's house or apartment without your permission and make sure you know the people who live in any home your child wants to visit. Set together with other parents and llj\proach your school or a community group about .riarting an extended-day program.

CHllD
SEXUAL
ASSAULT-
MYTHS OR FACfS?
More than 100,000 children are reported as sexually abused in the United States every year. Even so, experts estimate that most assaults go unreported, and so even more children are hurt.
Reports are sometimes not made because of what people believe they know about the sexual assault of children. Some of those beliefs are contained in the following statements. Are they true or false?
1. Children usually lie about being sexually assaulted.
2. Children de~rve to be molested if they continue contact with the molester.
3. The sexual abuse of children is not a crime in all 50 states.
4. Infants are never sexually assaulted.
5. Children always tell someone about their assault.
6. The majority of victims are abused by people they don't know.
7. Young children forget about their victimization
8. Children always hate someone who assaults them sexually.
9. Children are better off if they don't talk about their assault.
10. Child molesters are not a danger to society.
11. Child molesters usually get caught the first time they commit an assault.
12. Once a molester is convicted, he or she will not commit a sexual offense again.
All of the above statements are false.

SHEETS
PROTECTING
CHILDREN FROM
NON-CUSTODIAL
ABDUCTION
Parents who are experiencing serious difficulties with a spouse or former spouse have particular concerns for their children's safety and wellbeing. Each year, hundreds of thousands of children are abducted by their non-custodial parent. These children often become pawns in a vindictive game of revenge, and many are exposed to emotional and physical abuse.
Here are some steps you can take to help protect your children.
0 Maintain a friendly--or at least civil--relation-
ship with your former spouse. You can help to reduce the anger and frustration that often lead to parental abduction. Don't withhold or unfairly manipulate visitation times.
0 Talk openly and often with your children. Keep
reinforcing your love for them and tell them that you will always want them, no matter what anyone else says. Know where your children are at all times, and tell them that they always have a right to try to reach you. (Be sure they know their home phone number and area code, and how to place a long distance call.)
0 Have certified copies of your legal custody or-
der readily available and make sure it gives explicit authority to the police to recover your child.
0 If you have concern that your child may be
abducted by the non-custodial parent, speak to your attorney immediately. There are legal steps that can be taken to minimize the risk of abduction.
0 Notify authorities at school or day-care facili-
ties that the child is not to be released to anyone (including the non-custodial parent) without your permission.
0 In the event of an abduction, call the police
immediately. Be prepared to give suggestions as to your former spouse's possible whereabouts, names of friends and relatives. Tell the police you want this to be treated as a kidnapping immediately.

STEP BY STEP o o o
Back and Forth
to School
While you're walking, remember:
Always travel with a friend. Two heads are better than one, especially if there's an emergency. Strangers usually pick on one person, not two.
A stranger is anyone you and your parents don't know well.
Never take candy , money, medicine , or anything else from a stranger.
If a stranger in a car asks you questions, don 't get close to the car (you could get pulled in)-and never get in it.
Strangers can be very tricky-they can ask you to walk with them to "show" them something; they can offer to pay for your video game, or ask you to help them find a lost dog or cat. Don 't be fooled!
Don ' t tell anyone your name or address when you' re out playing, and don ' t think that because someone calls your name that they know youmaybe they' re just looking at your T-shirt.
Avoid people who seem to be hanging around public rest rooms, playgrounds or schoolyards. Tell your teacher or another adult you trust about it.
Some adults can tell you what to d~such as a parent or a teacher or a police officer. But no adult can tell you what to do just because he or she is bigger than you. If you ' re ever in a situation that makes you feel uncomfortable in any way, you have the right to say NO, loud and clear.
Have your mom or dad~r both of themwalk your school route with you to make sure it 's completely safe.
Always stick to the same safe route in going to and coming from school, and never hitchhikenever!

MeGRUFF'S
SAFETY QUIZ
Being a kid is grreat. ' Specially when you know how to take good care of yourself. See if you can answer the questions in my McGruff Quiz. Then ask your folks or your teacher to show you other ways to stay safe.
1. What if you are walking and someone you don't know calls out to you from a car. What would you do?
2. What if someone touches you and you don ' t feel right about it. What would you do?
3. What if you are home alone and someone you don 't know calls on the telephone. What would you do?
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SHEET D
VANDALISM-
woo NEEDS IT?
Nobody. What can you do about it? Plenty! Vandalism is "wreck-creation," and it's no jo~e. As a matter of fact, it's a crime, and an expensive one. Did you ever wonder why those textbooks that have certainly seen many better days haven't been replaced? Or why your band's uniforms look ragged? Or why there are no longer some of those old school traditions such as a Class Trip or a holdiay dance? Could very well be because of the high cost of vandalism: Replacing a single ripped textbook can cost as much as $40; a broken basketball pole and backboard up to $500, and cleaning graffiti off a waH-in the thousands! That's money taken from the things you like to do best in school. So, what can you do? You can get involved. You can get involved if your school has a Youth Crime Watch program, and you report an act of vandalism. You can get involved by starting a Youth Crime Watch in your school, or by organizing a cleanup crew or an anti-graffiti campaign, maybe with the help of other school or community groups. Rather than destroying something, you can use your energy to show your school and your community that you care, and that will help others to care, too. Paint murals, plant trees, hang posters--and get your friends to help. Working together, you can make your school the best place it can be.

TIPS FOR WORKING
PARENTS
0 If your children are to be in charge of themselves at home, talk about activities they can do and the routines they are to follow . Discuss family policies on entertaining and visiting friends and what to do when the phone or door bell rings.
0 Have children- teens too- check in with you at work or with a neighbor when they come home from school. Be sure they memorize your work phone number and give this number to a neighbor too. Post it next to the phone, along with numbers for a neighbor, police, and fire department. Let your kids know when you will be home.
0 Check out babysitters and day care centers carefully. Ask for references and call them!
0 Instruct children and babysitters not to give out any information about who is at home, who is out, and for how long.
0 Get together with your neighbors, PTA, Boys Club/Girls Club, and schools to provide afterschool activities as an alternative to leaving a child at home alone.
0 Talk to your employer about employer-supported child care options. These can range from an on-site day care center to summer day camps, information and referral services, and financial assistance.
0 Establish a block parent program to keep kids safe as they walk to and from school. Rely on elderly residents , housekeepers, and mothers at home with young children and reward them with parties, a home-cooked meal, or babysitting vouchers.
0 Encourage schools to offer survival skills training where children learn safety measures such as fire safety, accident prevention, and first aid, as well as personal safety and sexual abuse prevention tips.
0 Work with the PTA, youth clubs, local Y, or churches to establish a warm line that latchkey children can call if they're scared or lonely.
0 See if churches or other community groups offer "rap" sessions for teenagers.
0 Take time to listen to your kids - what they're doing, what's going on with their friends and school, their high points and low points.

Workplace Crime Prevention Tips
Keep your purse, wallet, or other valuable items with you at all times or locked in a drawer or closet.
Check the identification of any strangers who ask for confidential information or any delivery or repair persons who want to enter an area restricted to employees.
Be discreet. Don't advertise your social life or vacation plans, or those of your fellow employees, to strangers visiting your place of work.
Park in well-lighted and well-traveled areas.
If you must work late or at odd hours, walk with a group or ask another employee or security guard to escort you to your car.
If you notice any suspicious persons or vehicles, notify security personnel or police. Trust your instincts and never hesitate to report anything that makes you feel uneasy.
What if you do become a victim? Stay calm, try not to panic or show any signs of anger or confusion. Try to compose an accurate description of the assailant to help police. Report all crimes to the police immediately.
For your own sake, and to protect others, take the time and effort to pursue your case through the courts.
Take Action Today!
Ask your employer to sponsor crime prevention and victim survival training for employees.
Assess your workplace's vulnerability to crime. Look at access control, locks and doors, visibility, lighting, parking arrangements, secure places for employees' belongings. Give your suggestions to management.
If a co-worker is a victim of crime, be supportive. Help with things like getting to court and contacting a victim service program.

A Safety Checklist for
Folks in
LET'S LOOK AT THE BUILDING 0 Is there some kind of control over who enters and leaves the building?
0 Are entrances, parking areas, hallways, stairways, and laundry rooms well-lighted?
0 Are fire stairs locked from the stairwell side?
0 Are laundry rooms and storage areas kept locked?
0 Do ground floor windows have well-secured grilles or grates?
0 Are mail boxes in a well-traveled area? Do they have good locks?
0 Have any apartments been burglarized recently? If so, how did the thieves get in?
YOUR OWN UNIT
0 Does the entry door have a deadbolt lock and peephole?
0 Are sliding glass doors leading to balconies secured by pins in the frame or a wooden rod in the track?
0 Does the management permit tenants to change locks when they move in?
0 Do you leave a radio playing and a light on while you are gone?
0 Do you alert your neighbors or your building manager when you leave for a trip or vacation?
GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS AND WORK TOGETHER
Think about organizing an Apartment Watch so neighbors can look out for each other.
In large complexes and buildings, consider volunteer tenant patrols to watch for crime in and around the building, provide escort services for the elderly and people who may be out at night, or sit in the lobby to monitor people entering the building. Teenagers can be a great resource for these efforts.
Work to insure that management provides adequate building security.
If someone has been the victim of a crime, be a good neighbor. Lend an ear and lead them to others who can help.

Check Your Safety Habits
at Home
0 Do you know your neighbors? Do you look out for them? Do they look out for you?
0 When the door bell rings, do you check to see who it is before opening the door?
0 Do you always ask a sales person, meter reader, repair or delivery person to show an identification card before letting him or her in?
0 Do you caution your children and babysitters not to open the door to unexpected visitors and delivery persons?
0 Have you and your neighbors cleaned up dirty alleys, litter and broken windows? They all attract crime to your neighborhood .
0 Do you hang up immediately on nuisance and obscene phone calls?
0 Have you posted emergency numbers for police, fire and paramedics on every phone in the house?
0 If you are at home, working or just relaxing, are your doors locked?
0 If you have to leave your children at home alone, do you make sure they know where you can be reached , when you are comin.g home, and the name and number of a friend or neighbor to call in an emergency?
0 Do you and your neighbors have a phone network to alert each other to suspicious activity?
0 Do you procrastinate a few days before replacing a burned out lightbulb over your front door, garage, or yard?
0 Do you keep blinds , shades , a nd dra pes closed at night?
0 Do you test your smoke alarms and , if you have one, the burglar alarm, once a month?

IS SHOPLIFTING
REALLY
STEALING?
Yes, it is. Sometimes kids do it because they think it's fun, or try it on a dare when they're with a group of kids who start talking and fooling around. Has that ever happened to you? If it did, what would you do? Shoplifting is taking something without paying for it-but you really do pay for it eventually. Storekeepers have to pay for what they sell, and they have to add in the costs of anything that's stolen. Since we aU have to buy things from stores, we all pay the extra cost of stolen items. So, what can you do? Well, if you're with some kids who want to try shoplifting, you can tell them that you don't want to and that it's not really getting something for nothing. If you ever see anybody in a store not pay for something, you can quietly tell a salesperson or cashier and they will see if there's a problem. You might have to think about this a while, but what you pay because of shoplifting can be much more than a nickel on a candy bar. If you wanted to buy a radio, for instance, the storekeeper might have to charge $5 or $10 more if he had been the victim of a lot of shoplifting.
Shoplifting is stealing, and you can help
stop it and keep prices down-and that's really a good deal!

HALLOWEEN
SAFETY TIPS
FROM McGRUFF
Halloween is a festive and fun time of the year for kids. But sometimes the fun tums to cruel tricks--like when people tamper with kids' treats. Take a tip from me, McGruff the Crime Dog. Here are 10 things you can do to protect your children and make Halloween a safer and happier time for evervone.
1. Make sure children are accompanied by an adult or responsible teenager when they go door-to-door. Go with them yourself ifyou can.
2. Instruct children never to eat anvthing until they are home and the treats have been examined. Cut and wash fruit before eating. Throw away anything unwrapped.
3. Check the wrappers of commercial treats for signs of tampering.
4. Call the police if there are any suspicious treats.
5. Make sure children's costumes fit and they can see well.
6. Tell your children to trick or treat in their own neighborhood and in well lighted streets. Daylight hours are best.
7. If children are going to be out after dark, make sure they carry a flashlight.
8. Teach vour children to use the sidewalks if they can. If there are no sidewalks, walk on the left side of the street facing cars.
9. Know which friends your children will be with and which route they are taking.
10. Leave your porch light on so children will know it's ok to visit your home.
IDEA: Have a Halloween party in your home for all the neighborhood kids.

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS FROM McGRUFF

The holidavs are a special time of the year, but they're afso a time when people are especiallv vulnerable to bur~arv, theft and other crimes. Take some tips fi.om me, McGruff, the
Crime Dog, and make your holidays happy.

Have A Sate Sho~pin~ Spree
wan< and par onjr in weU lighted areas.

Walk confidently and be aware of people

around vou.

Always lock your car doors after entering or

leaving your car.

Have vour car kevs in hand so vou don't have

to linger before entering y our"car. Check the

back seat and under the car before you get

in.

Never leave vour children alone at home, in

a car, or inany public place.

Teach .vour children if thev get separated

from you in a shopping mall, they should go

to a cashier and sav tfiev are lost.

Pav with check or credit cards when vou

cai1. And don't " flash" vour cash.



Don't leave packa$es on the car seat. Lock

them out of sight m the trunk.

Protect Your Home Don't displav gifts where they can be seen
from a window or doorwav. Be extra cautious about locking doors and
windows when vou leave the house, even for a few minutes.
Teach your children not to play with tree lights or electric connections.
lmmediatelv after the holidavs, mark new gifts with y~ur license number or other I.D.
Use only fire resistant omaments on your tree and make sure lights are in good working order. Place the tree in wet sand to keep it green.
Never bum fire wrappings in your fireplace. lfyou go away, get an automatic timer for
your lights and radio. Tum down the beU on your plione. Have a nei~hbor watch over the house, shovel snow, p1ck up the mail and park in the driveway from time to time.

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McGnrlPs HALLOWEEN SAFETY QUIZ

Halloween is a time for ghosts and goblins and fun with your friends; right? That's right. Almost everybody is nice, but sometimes a few people play mean tricks on kids at Halloween like putting dangerous things in their candy and treats. Take a tip from me, McGruff the Crime Ghost .. er, Dog.

Play it safe this Halloween. Follow my advice in the quiz below.

Place a check beside the answer you feel is best.

1. Someone gives you candy that is not wrapped and sealed by the candy company. You should:
D A. Eat it anyway. D B. Save it for a rainy day. D C. Throw it away. D D. Give it to your dog.

2. one of the treats you were given has something "suspicious" sticking out of it. Your mom should:
D A. Bite into it to see what it is. D B. Call the police.
D c. Put it in the refrigerator.
D D. Scream.

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or-treating is:

D A. Alone.

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4. The best place to go trick-or-treating is:
D A. Across town. D B. In a neighborhood you know. D C. Where the most houses are. D D. Where there's a pumpkin in the window.

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"Just because you're small, doesn't mean older folks shouldn't respect you. Always watch out for yourself. That goes for girls and boys.
"If someone's been touching you in a bad way, it's scary, right? Especially when it's someone close to you, someone who threatens you or says, 'Don't tell anyone.'
"Well, the best thing is to tell someone you trust. Like your favorite teacher, your mom, your best friend's mom, or a police officer.
"What else can you do? Here are some tips:
1. BayNo!
a. Tell someone you trust.
3. Keep telling someone until they believe you.
4. B.emember...it wasn't your fault.
"It's easy! With your help, we can make whoever's bothering you ~ bothering you."
Your friend, McGruff.
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Walk with a friend -Take an extra turn

Carry a whistle Move ahead 2 spaces

Run carelessly Go back to start

li-t. SAFE

Call your parents and tell them where you are Move ahead 4

If you land here. take the detour

Notice things around you-
Move ahead 2

You think you are being followedMove to the next SAFE square

Stop at the arcade - Lose 1 turn

HeIp a senior citizen- Move ahead 4

Talk to a stranger -
Go back to START

Carry valuables in plain sight Move back 2

Walk on the left facing traffic Move ahead 3

.. ' SAFE

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Stop to talkLose 1 turn

See a

Forget to

vandalism watch for

and report it- turning traffic-

Move ahead 5 Move back 1

Cross against the lightLose 1 turn

See a suspicious car and write the license number -
Take an extra turn

A friend asks you to stop but you say you must get home - Move ahead 2

Take a "short cut" - Lose 1 turn

Walk in a spot where there is no one around Go back 3

Try a new way home and get lost - Lose 1 turn

A SAFE
Ask directions from a policeman - Move ahead 3

A stranger in a car yel ls to you Move to next "SAFE" to get away

Carry a list of emergency phone .
numbers - Move ahead 2

Stop to restStay in this space until you roll an even number

A ~ SAFE

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Show money to your friends Lose 1 turn

Your family joins Neighborhood Watch-Move ahead 2

A stranger offers you candy- Take an extra turn to run away from
him

See a

Someone you know wants to touch you . but . you say "No"

Go to a friend's house without
telling your parents - Lose 2 turns

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See someone in trouble and run to find helpTake an extra turn

Stop to play in the park - Go back 3

Cross in the middle of the blockGo back 1

Stay out past dark alone-Lose 1 turn