- Teach kids how to use the telephone for emergencies.
- Help kids memorize important phone numbers.
- Teach kids to not talk or play with someone they don’t know.
- Teach kids to not accept a ride or gifts from someone they don’t know.
- Maker sure your kids know where to go for an emergency.
- Instruct your kids to tell you if anyone touches or speaks to them in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable.
- Know where your kids are, who they are with, and when they will be back.
- Enroll your kids in a first aid or babysitting course.
- Learn about the current alcohol and drugs of choice and talk to your kids.
- Listen; let them share their feelings and experiences.
- Learn the laws and remind them of the consequences of getting caught.
- Refer your kids for medical and physiological evaluations as necessary.
- How safe will your commute be to campus (escort service, shuttle service, etc.)?
- Do security/police patrol the grounds/buildings?
- Is an intercom system used or are peep holes installed in doors?
- Are there emergency phones?
- Are adjacent properties maintained?
- How secure are the locks/doors?
- How often are the locks changed?
- Are there dead bolt locks on the exterior doors?
- Is the parking adequate and safe?
- Are there secluded or dark areas near the buildings?
- Is there a Neighborhood Watch program?
- Is there an adequate fire safety detection and evacuation system in place?