Short messages on Personal safety issues from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
Today thousands of children will march for road safety from their school gates in the annual Giant Walking Bus. This brilliant event raises awareness of the dangers of traffic, and raises funds for Brake’s work to improve road safety and care for road crash victims.
If you’re caught in a fire: alert everyone, get everyone out, call 999, don’t go back in. Prepare escape routes now and make sure everyone knows the drill.
A pedestrian hit at 30mph has an 80% chance of survival. At 40mph, it’s 10%.
Aggravated possession of a knife is an offence: wielding a weapon in public or threatening to cause harm. Anyone committing a second serious violent or sexual offence will receive a mandatory life sentence.
15 children died in accidental fires last year, among a total 7,256 injuries and 187 deaths from dwelling fires across the country. Test your smoke alarm when you change your clocks today.
Rape and sexual assault are a criminal offence and are never okay. The average prison sentence for rape is more than 8 years.
If you are a victim of rape or sexual assault, you can call the police on 999 as soon as possible who have special units to deal with it. You can also call Rape Crisis confidentially on 0808 802 9999.
If the building you are in is on fire, get out as soon as possible. Don’t hide inside and never go back in for anything. Raise the alarm and call for help straightaway on 999.
Some fire and rescue services offer a free home fire safety visit to people living in their area. They will inspect your home to help you spot any potential fire hazards and show you what to do to reduce or prevent the risk of fire, and can also help you to develop an escape plan for your property.
75,000 children will wake up homeless on Christmas Day in the UK. You can help homeless charity Shelter by donating your money or your time.