Personal Safety
- If possible, let friends and colleagues know where you are going, what you are doing and when you are returning.
- Carry a cell phone for emergencies.
- If someone confronts you in anger, diffuse the situation. At a school or agency, if students get into a fight, the teacher or staff should deal with it.
- Do not get into a personal confrontation with someone about your personal possessions. It is not worth the risk of getting hurt.
- There always should be two people with the group if an emergency happens.
- When traveling to and from a placement, be careful about your surroundings. Have your key ready to open the car door; keep the car locked and your valuables out of sight. Do not label your keys with your name or other identification.
- Trust your intuition. If you feel unsafe, do what you need to do to ensure your safety.
