Your Security
Here are a few tips to consider in order to protect yourself from danger:
- Move around in a group or at least a few friends.
- Always keep your options open. That may mean calling a family member to pick you up.
- Move away from anywhere that trouble is possible.
- Peer pressure can influence you to do something that could be dangerous or wrong. It is OK to say "no"!
Should you fear violence or abuse anywhere, anytime:
- Tell someone you trust.
- Know who to call and where to go for safety.
Know the number of the closest Police Station or call 000.
Online Security
- Think before you post on social network sites such as Facebook.
- Be aware that future employers will check your posts.
- Posting and tagging unflattering photos of yourself friends or family can cause distress.
- Do not tag photos without the consent of those you wish to tag.
- Once information is placed on the internet it is available for ever!
- Google yourself, you may be surprised at what you find!