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Safety Pledges

Primary

Internet Safety Rules

1. I will tell my trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or confused.
2. I will ask my trusted adult before sharing information like my name, address, and phone number.
3. I will tell people "NO" if they try to touch or hurt me. It's OK for me to stand up for myself.
4. I will tell my trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or confused.

Real World Safety Rules

1. I will always check first with my parent, guardian, or other trusted adult before going anywhere, helping anyone, accepting anything, or getting into a car.
2. I will take a friend with me when going places or playing outside.
3. I will tell people "NO" if they try to touch me or do things in ways that make me feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused, because it's OK for me to stand up for myself.
4. I will tell my parents, guardians, or other trusted adults if anything happens to me.

Intermediate

Internet Safety Rules

1. I will tell my trusted adult if anything makes me feel sad, scared, or confused.
2. I will ask my trusted adult before sharing information like my name, address, and phone number.
3. I won't meet face-to-face with anyone from the Internet.
4. I will always use good netiquette and not be rude or mean online.

Real World Safety Rules

1. I will always check first with my parent, guardian, or other trusted adult before going anywhere, helping anyone, accepting anything, or getting into a car.
2. I will take a friend with me when going places or playing outside.
3. I will tell people "NO" if they try to touch me or do things in ways that make me feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused, because it's OK for me to stand up for myself.
4. I will tell my parents, guardians, or other trusted adults if anything happens to me.

Middle and High School

Internet Safety Pledge

1. I WILL THINK BEFORE I POST.

I agree not to post information and images that could put me at risk, embarrass me, or damage my future, such as

• cell home phone numbers
• home address
• sexual messages
• inappropriate pictures and videos
2. I WILL RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE.

I will not

• post anything rude, offensive, or threatening
• send or forward images and information that might embarrass, hurt, or harass someone
• take anyone's personal information and use it to damage his or her reputation
3. I WILL BE CAREFUL WHEN MEETING ONLINE FRIENDS IN PERSON.

I agree to

• ask my parent or guardian's permission before going
• have a parent or guardian accompany me
• meet in a public place
4. I WILL PROTECT MYSELF ONLINE.

If someone makes me feel uncomfortable or if someone is rude or offensive, I will

• not respond
• save the evidence
• tell my parent, guardian, or another trusted adult
• report to the website, cell phone company, CyberTipline.com, or the police

Safety Pledge

1. I WILL TAKE SOMEONE WITH ME WHEREVER I GO.

   If I go anywhere, I will take a friend, brother, or sister with me. When I am with friends and something happens, there is a better chance that we can help each other to be safer.

   I will get permission if I need to go out alone and make sure that a parent or guardian knows the details of my whereabouts.

2. I WILL TELL A TRUSTED ADULT WHERE I AM GOING AT ALL TIMES.

   It's important that a trusted adult knows where I am going to be, who I'll be with, what I'll be doing, and when I'll be back. I will check in regularly by directly telling, leaving a note, or leaving a phone or e-mail message letting my trusted adult know the details of my whereabouts.

   By keeping others informed about my activities, I can better protect myself. If I'm ever faced with a risky situation or get into trouble, my family and friends will know where to begin looking for me. I will avoid situations that put me at risk in the first place.

3. I HAVE THE RIGHT TO SAY "NO."

   I have the right to reject unwanted and inappropriate attention such as teasing, touching, and bullying. If someone – anyone – touches me in a way that makes me feel uncomfortable, I have the right to say "NO." I will pay attention to my feelings and use my best judgment.

   Whether it is peer pressure about sex, drugs, or doing something that I know is wrong, I will be strong and stand my ground. I will make my feelings known by using a firm, loud, voice clearly stating 'No." If my friends are making bad decisions, that doesn't mean I have to, and I will try to help stop them from doing so.

4. I WILL TELL A TRUSTED ADULT IF I FEEL SCARED, UNCOMFORTABLE, OR CONFUSED.

   I will talk about my problems and concerns with a trusted adult; and I know someone will be there to help me. I will remember there is a solution to every problem and talking it through with a trusted adult will help. I will trust my intuition by recognizing when I am feeling uncomfortable and taking action to get myself out of that situation.