Crime Prevention Program

To the Parent or Unit Leader

The Boy Scouts of America's Crime Prevention Program assists neighborhoods and communities in their efforts to prevent crime

Youth

When working on crime prevention with youth, help them learn the importance of the following:

• Settle arguments with words, not fists or weapons Do not stand around and watch while others are arguing; violence often spreads into groups of bystanders
• Learn safe routes and good places to find help in the neighborhood Trust your feelings; if you sense danger, get away fast Report any crimes or suspicious actions or individuals to the police, school authorities, or parents
• Do not open the door to anyone you do not know and trust Never go anywhere with someone you do not know and trust
• Whenever you leave home, tell parents, relatives, or other responsible adults where you are going, who you will be with, and when you expect to be home
• Do not use alcohol or other drugs
• Stick with friends who are not violent and who do not use alcohol or drugs Avoid known "trouble spots" and difficult situations
• If someone tries to abuse you or touch you inappropriately, yell no, get away, and tell a trusted adult
• Get involved in making your neighborhood safer Join with your neighbors, neighborhood associations, and local schools in these efforts
• Help teach younger children how to avoid being victims of crime Set a good example for them, and explain why it's important to be safe.