Cactus Village Community

Crime Prevention Tips - Things we can do:

Jul 28, 2003

Things we can do:
* Teach children how to reduce their risk of being victims of violent crime, insist on knowing at all times where your kids are, what they are doing, and whom they are with.
* Use common-sense tips to reduce your risk of being a crime victim. Stay in well-lighted, busy area; travel with a friend if possible; walk in a confidentm, assured way. Avoid known trouble spots.
* Report crimes and suspicious activities to police; agree to testify when necessary. Stand up for what you believe in if you want a safe community.
* Get to know your neighbors and agree to look out for each other. Get organized; work with the police. Make sure your streets and homes are well lighted.
* Find ways to settle arguments without violence. If you resort to violence to settle disputes, this is what you will teach your child. Be a good role model.
* Use common courtesy. It helps tensions that can lead to violence. Teach your kids that good manners are important.
* Don't carry a weapon. You lose, whether you use it or it's used on you.
* Don't support illegal activities, like buying stolen property or using illegal drugs. It's the wrong message to send a child, and it involves your in criminal acitivity.
* Work with schools to establish drug-free, gun-free zones; work with recreation officials to do the same for parks.
* Clean up the neighborhood! Involve everyone - teens, children, senior citizens. Graffiti, litter, abandoned cars, and run-down buildings tell criminals that you don't care about where you live or each other.

Reprinted from www.weprevent.org
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