As a
way to help keep all our children safe, SSYSL would like to
remind everyone that our community is no different then the
rest of the world and
there are Level 3 Sex Offenders living in Swansea-Somerset.
Unfortunately, the world is a scary place and there are
people out there who prey on children.
For more information, you can visit the Swansea & Somerset
Police websites.
As you all know, this is a very important issue that all
parents must address with their children and one that
requires open communication and an on-going reminder of what
we all need to do to protect and keep our children safe.
Due to this, we would like to help with some reminders…….
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Children should know
their full name, address, and phone number.
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Use
the buddy system – avoid walking anywhere alone.
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Trust your instincts – if you feel you are being
followed or something is not right, seek help
immediately.
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If
a stranger approaches you, you do not have to speak to
him or her.
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Never approach a stranger in a motor vehicle. Just keep
walking.
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Do
not accept candy or any other items from a stranger.
Never walk off with a stranger no matter what he or she
tells you.
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If
someone is following you, try to remember the license
plate of his or her vehicle and immediately tell a
trusted adult.
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If a stranger grabs
you, do everything you can to stop him or her from
pulling you away or dragging you into his or her car.
Drop to the ground, kick, hit, bite, and scream. Do
whatever it takes to attract the attention of others who
can help you. If someone is dragging you away, scream,
"this is not my dad," or "this is not my mom."
Parents:
Please don’t leave your children at a practice or game
un-attended since besides stranger danger - they are
participating in a physical activity and accidents/injuries
can occur. If you “must” leave, please don’t leave without:
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Telling the coach
that you are leaving.
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Get the coaches
mobile number so that you can contact them if you are
delayed in returning.
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Give the coach your
mobile number in case of an emergency.
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Let them know what
time you expect to return.
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Don’t drop them off
in the parking lot and then simply return later to pick
them up.
Coaches:
If a parent is not at the fields when your practice or game
is ending, please stay at the fields with these children
until there parents show up and we would recommend that you
ask another parent to wait with you……. You shouldn’t leave
them un-attended.
