1. School Safety Awareness

2. Partnering to fight crime for a safer Greensboro School Safety Awareness Month  School Safety is a broad term that can tackle issues such as:  Bullying  Sexual Assault  Peer Pressure  Conflict Resolution  School Bus Safety  School Zone Safety

3. Partnering to fight crime for a safer Greensboro Bullying: For Young People  Bullying takes many forms including:  Physical threats or violence  Name-calling and teasing  Social media attacks (i.e. email, text, chat rooms, IMs, etc.)  Shunning  Spreading rumors  Anyone can be a target of bullying. Don’t participate or cheer on the bully. Stand up for the kid who cannot stand up for him/herself. Tell an adult, SRO or teacher the situation.

4. Partnering to fight crime for a safer Greensboro Bullying: For Parents  Get involved in your children’s school and social activities. Who do they interact with? How do others treat them?  If your child is being bullied, document incidents and save evidence (i.e. text messages or social media posts) to show to a school administrator.  Do you know the signs that your child may be a victim of bullying?  Limited socializing  Does not want to ride the bus  Dropping grades  Complains of ‘illnesses’  Missing items initially taken to school

5. Partnering to fight crime for a safer Greensboro Sexual Assault  Be safe in and around school property or a large university campus:  Avoid jogging or walking alone at night.  Never accept or leave your drink unattended at a party.  Do not prop open dorm doors or let in someone you don’t know.  Trust your instincts! Leave an area if you feel uncomfortable.  If you are a victim of sexual assault, do not eat, shower, urinate, comb your hair or wash/change clothes. Medical staff must collect evidence through a physical exam. REPORT THE ASSAULT TO POLICE!

6. Partnering to fight crime for a safer Greensboro Peer Pressure  Definition: (noun) social pressure on somebody to adopt a type of behavior, dress, or attitude in order to be accepted as part of a group  To combat peer pressure:  Know where you stand on key issues like sex, drugs and alcohol and don’t deviate from your position.  Never be afraid to assert your feelings or opinions.  Stand up for what you think is right.  Remember – peer pressure can only win if you let it.

7. Partnering to fight crime for a safer Greensboro Conflict Resolution  Conflict will always be a part of our lives; there is nothing to prevent us from facing it.  The key to conflict resolution is managing the situation to de-escalate the tension.  When managing conflict:  The goal is to express disagreement without it becoming violent or abusive.  Pay attention to your behavior including body language and nonverbal cues – these can ‘trigger’ a negative reaction.  If you remain calm and courteous, the other person will take your position seriously.

8. Partnering to fight crime for a safer Greensboro School Bus Safety  Always walk to the bus stop and never dart out into the street.  Keep the aisles clear and stay seated to prevent tripping.  When crossing the street, walk in front of the bus and never behind it because the driver cannot see you.  Never throw things on the bus or out of the windows.  Loud or excessive talking distracts the bus driver.

9. Partnering to fight crime for a safer Greensboro School Zone Safety  Slow down in a School Zone – take heed of the warning flashers blinking.  Wait for the School Crossing Guard to provide signals on when it is safe to walk across the street.  Teach your kids the rules of the road before riding their bike to school.  Don’t run and play while waiting for the bus because this can cause serious injury.  Reflective material on backpacks enhance visibility of children to drivers.

10. School Safety Awareness