Self-Defense Basics

Aware, confident kids know how to get to safety.

Why this matters (for parents): Practice calmly and playfully, never with scary stories. Help your child memorize your phone number and address, and agree on safe places.

A boy runs toward his house while a girl holds up firm stop hands at a large faceless black shadow stranger, beside a sign reading Stop, Run, Tell.

Lessons

  1. Awarenesslook around, know where you are, and stay near your grown-up.
  2. Use Your Loud Voice"NO!", "STOP!", "You're not my parent!"
  3. Run to Safetyknow the safe places (family, a store counter, a mom with kids).
  4. Know Your Addresspractice by song or rhyme.
  5. Know a Phone Numbermemorize a parent's phone number with a grown-up, by song or rhyme.
  6. The Buddy Rulestay with a buddy or a grown-up.
  7. If You Get Loststay put, find a safe adult, and use your info.
  8. Practice Drillscalm, fun family role-plays.

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