Self Defense Red Merit
Safety Do’s and
Don’ts
If
someone makes you feel uncomfortable, or if you think someone will hurt you:
·
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RUN FOR HELP. Drop everything and run
quickly
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SHOUT FOR HELP. Shout as loud as you can and keep it up until help arrives.
When
walking:
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walk with a friend.
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take shortcuts through dark alleys, deserted buildings, or parks.
At
home:
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answer a stranger’s questions on the phone, even if the voice sounds nice.
·
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tell anyone that you are home alone.
·
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open the door to a stranger.
When
home alone, you should know some special rules to follow when you answer the
phone.
·
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call a parent, a close neighbor you trust, or the police if you receive a phone
call that worries you. Tell that person
about the phone calls. Ask for someone
to stay with you until the adults are home.
·
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call 911 if you feel frightened.
·
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tell the caller that you are in the house by yourself. If he or she asks for your mom or dad, just
tell the caller that your mom or dad cannot come to the phone right now.
·
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give out any information to the caller.
Just ask for their name and phone number and say that someone will
return the call.
In
parks and play areas:
·
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play where you can be seen by the person taking care of you.
·
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play in deserted, out-of-the-way places.
·
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leave school grounds during breaks or recess.
·
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play around construction sites, mining sites, train yards, or any place with
trucks.
·
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play in discarded refrigerators, sinks, or empty crates and boxes.
If
a stranger approaches you:
·
____
go near his or her car, even if the person says your mom or dad said it’s OK.
·
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even get into a conversation.
·
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believe any message he or she gives you.
·
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take candy, gum, or gifts.
·
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go with a stranger into an elevator or building.
If a stranger grabs you:
·
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scream, bite, kick, and punch until he or she lets you go.
When
using a public restroom:
·
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take someone you know with you.
·
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lock the door to the restroom stall.
·
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talk to strangers or let them near you.
Activity:
Practice what you would say and do in these situations:
- A woman you don’t know comes up to you on the
playground and asks you to help her find her lost puppy.
- You are separated from your parents at
Disneyland.
- A neighbor says or does something that makes
you feel uncomfortable while she or he is taking care of you.
- You go to a friend’s house and she finds a gun
in her parent’s closet.
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Leader Initial, Date
If you see something suspicious
or a stranger approaches you, try to remember the following and tell an adult:
·
What
happened?
·
Where
did it happen?
·
When
did it happen?
·
What
did the person look like? How big? How old? Man or woman? Boy or girl? Hair
color? Eye color? Skin color? Did the person wear glasses? What kinds of
clothing? Any special marks or scars?
·
If
the person was in a car, what did the car look like? Did the license plate look
different from the license plate for your home state? Can you remember the
license plate number? Did the car look new or old? Was the car scratched or
dented?
Activity: Practice making an emergency
phone call to 911. Think of some
emergencies and practice making pretend phone calls. One person can be the emergency operator and
the other can pretend to make the phone call.
- Tell you are. “Hello, my name
is______________”.
- Tell where you are. “I am at___________________________.”
- Tell what the emergency is. “This is an
emergency. ______________.”
- Try to stay calm and follow directions.
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Leader Initial, Date
Self-Defense
Moves
- Single punch
- Double punch
- Triple punch
- Inner block
- Upper block
- Elbow punches
- Escape moves
- Front kick
- Side kick
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Leader Initial, Date
Merit
Completed:_______________________
Leader Signature, Date
Posted 2/09
