Parents and carers should from time to time remind their children to stay alert every single minute and be particularly mindful of strangers. Heighten their awareness of self-protection, and adopt suitable preventive measures to minimise the risk of being victims of crime.
Police Advice
Children & Juveniles
If a stranger asks you to go with him or her, you should:
- Yell for help;
- Hurry to a safe place such as your home or school;
- Immediately tell your parents or someone you trust and contact the police.
Parents and Carers
- Parents and carers should from time to time remind their children to stay alert, in particular:-
- Do not go with strangers;
- Should not take the lift alone with strangers;
- Should not walk home alone. Even if they do so, avoid using side streets and alleys;
- Shout for help if in danger, and run away in the opposite direction until reaching the busier streets where help can be sought;
- Parents should pick up their children in person;
- If any carers are assigned the task, remind them to stay watchful as well and: -
- Never indulge oneself in phone calls, games, chitchat with other carers, or any other activities that might distract him/her from the kids;
- Hold the hands of the children and never leave them out of sight;
- School buses should pick up or drop off the kids at places as close to the school as possible, or where parents have agreed to meet; and
- If any abnormal behaviour is noticed in a child (for instance, he/she bursts out crying, showing fear, or scream), do not hesitate to offer help and ask the child whether the person next to him/her is a relative or carer. Check with the child’s school in case of doubt, and contact the police if necessary.