Ten Things You Can Do To Stop Violence
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Settle arguments with words, not
fists or weapons. Don't stand around and form an audience
when others are arguing. A group makes a good target for
violence.
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Learn safe routes for walking in
the neighborhood and know good places to seek help. Trust
your feelings and if there is a sense of danger, get away
fast.
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Report any crimes or suspicious
actions to the police, school authorities and parents. Be
willing to testify, if needed.
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Don't open the door to anyone
you don't know and trust.
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Never go anywhere with someone
you don't know and trust.
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If someone tries to abuse you --
say no, get away and tell a trusted adult. Remember, it's
not the victim's fault.
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Don't use alcohol or other drugs
and stay away from places and people associated with them.
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Stick with friends who are also
against violence and drugs and stay away from known trouble
spots.
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Get involved to make school
safer and better -- having poster contests against violence,
holding anti-drug rallies, counseling peers, settling
disputes peacefully. If there is not a program on campus --
start one!
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Help younger children learn to
avoid being crime victims. Set a good example and volunteer
to help with community efforts to stop crime.
This information is provided by the
National Crime
Prevention Council.
Mesa Police Department
PO Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211