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Crime prevention has always started with the community. In order for us to reach
our goals, we need your help. Here are 10 things you can do to prevent
violence:
1.
Teach children
good safety habits while walking to and from school and playing in the
neighborhood. Insist on knowing at all times where your kids are, whom they are
with, and what they are doing.
2.
Get involved.
Volunteer to help in anti-crime and other neighborhood and community
improvement efforts. Encourage groups you belong to (such as religious, civic,
and social) to help stop crime.
3. Use common-sense
tips to reduce your risk of being a crime victim. Stay in well-lighted, busy
areas; travel with a friend if possible; walk in a confident, assured way.
Avoid known trouble spots.
4.
Report crimes
and suspicious activity to police, and agree to testify when necessary. Stand up
for what you believe in if you want a safe community.
5.
Get to know
your neighbors and agree to look out for each other. Get organized; work with
the police.
6. Find ways
to settle arguments without violence. If you resort to violence to settle
disputes, this is what you teach your children. Be a good role model.
7.
If you own
a firearm,
remember that your obligations as a responsible owner include training in
firearm safety, safe storage, and careful handling within the laws of your
state and local jurisdiction.
8. Use common
courtesy.
It helps ease tensions that can result in violence. Teach children that good
manners are important.
9.
Don’t
carry illegal weapons,
buy stolen property, use illegal drugs, or engage in other criminal activity.
It’s the wrong message to send a child.
10.
Make sure
your children know safe
places to go when they are scared or need help. And make sure they know where
you are and how to reach you. Have them memorize or carry with them important
phone numbers.
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