This section gives you some important information about how to keep yourself safe when you are out and about in the community. Topics covered are:

• Staying safe when out and about
• How to avoid getting involved with gangs
• Road awareness
• Your community places

Staying safe when out and about

There are lots of things you do to stay safe when you are out:

• Always let someone know where you are going and what time you will be back
• Stay alert, and keep music turned off so you can hear whats going on around you
• Stick to busy, well-lit roads, and avoid short cuts through alleyways
• If you think someone is following you, cross the road or go to a place with lots of people around like a shop or a bus stop
• Avoid walking alone at night
• When travelling by bus try to use bus stops on busy roads
• If someone tries to take something from you, never fight them
• Keep your mobile phone and other valuables out of sight, and turn off your mobile phone ringer to avoid attracting attention
• Don’t carry weapons because they are more likely to be used against you AND it’s illegal
• Speak up if you are bullied or if you feel you might be in danger

How to avoid gangs

• Visit the Childline website which shares information on gangs and keeping yourself safe
• Read the Ministry of Justice’s leaflet on The Victims Code: U18’s Young victims of crime: Understanding the support you should get

Your community places

 Youth Centres

• Visit the Surrey Family Information Service for more information on youth centres and projects

Children and Young People Haven

A safe place to talk about your worries and mental health.

• Visit the CYP Havens website for more information

Leisure Centres

• Take a look at the Visit Surrey website for information on leisure centres across Surrey