1. DO NOT RUN AWAY FROM HOME. If things seem impossible at home, speak about it to your teacher, a minister or an adult you trust . They will help you. NOTHING is impossible. There are good people who will help you. If you run away, you will soon be at the mercy of the street people who will push you into drugs, pornography, and prostitution. TALK IT OVER WITH AN ADULT WHO CARES and if you think you don't have someone you can trust, you will find a crisis centre in your town who will reach out to you. Here are some phone numbers to keep in mind ...

Bullying Help Line
1-888-456-2323

Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-387-KIDS (5437)

Child Disability Resource Link
1-866-346-4661

Family Violence Info Line
310-1818 (toll-free, 24/7)

Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868

2. Be careful of offers of friendship from strangers. If you are feeling lonely and unhappy, do not be misled by signs of affection from strangers.

3. Do not accept job offers that require you to go to offbeat, lonely areas. Beware of job offers that seem to offer too much pay. Use legitimate channels such as the school placement office for your part time jobs. Check all references.

4. Do not accept offers to take your photograph and make you famous. Report any such offer at home or to the police.

5. Do not get into cars with strangers for any reason, or near enough to be grabbed. DO NOT HITCH-HIKE, think about the consequences!6. Travel in groups or with a friend.

7. Do not go into lonely areas at night.

8. Do not take dares to do foolish things like going into a dangerous area alone or drinking something you don't know what it is.

9. Tell your parents where you are going to be and let them know when things change.

10. Do not baby-sit in a home you do not know, without parents checking first.

11. If anybody tries to caress or fondle you in a way you do not like - TELL!

12. Report any incident of attempted molestation or if someone is hanging around your school or play areas. Learn to give good descriptions of the person to the police to help in capture.

13. Remember, it is NOT your fault - so do not be afraid to tell if someone has hurt you.

14. Do not linger alone in unsupervised recreational areas, but leave with your friends.

15. Do not open the door to strangers and do not tell people when you are alone.

16. Do not accept offers of drink, cigarettes, or drugs.

You are our future, take care of yourself!