• Tell your child to avoid talking to people they don't know when you're not around
• Make sure your child knows never to walk away with anyone without first telling the person in charge
• Make sure your child understands that they should always tell you if a stranger approaches, and never to keep this secret
• If your child is travelling alone, tell them to sit near other families on the train or bus
• If your child has to use a lift – tell them only to use lifts with friends, and not to feel worried about getting out if they are uncomfortable about someone else being in there
• If your child gets lost, they should ask for help from a police officer, another grown-up with children or someone working at a nearby shop
• Have your children learn their address and telephone number by heart

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If you've been the victim of a crime or think you have witnessed one, you should report it to the police straight away. Your information could be used to prevent other crimes and help keep other people safe. Find out about the different ways of reporting a crime.

Dialling 999
If you've been mugged, badly hurt, or attacked in any way, or if you've just seen a serious crime being committed, then you should ring 999 as soon as possible.

Your call should be answered within 10 seconds. A trained staff member will ask you to describe what has happened and where you are. They may ask if you need any other emergency services, such as an ambulance.

If the situation is an emergency, a police officer will come to the scene to talk to you. They'll ask you to explain what happened, and they can help you decide what to do next.
 

Reporting Non-Emergency Crimes
If you want to report a minor crime, such as a stolen mobile phone, you should go to your nearest police station to report it, or call your local police force.

By not using 999 for minor crimes, you're making sure that people in genuine emergency situations can reach the police quickly.

Non-emergency crimes can include:

• Vandalism
• Graffiti
• Abandoned Cars
• Pickpocketing

There are strict laws governing alcohol consumption in the UK. It is important to check that you are not breaking the law by allowing your child to drink. Find out what the law says about underage drinking, licensed premises and drink driving.
 

It is against the law:

• to be drunk in charge of a child under seven in a public place or on licensed premises
• to sell alcohol to someone under 18, anywhere
• for an adult to buy or attempt to buy alcohol on behalf of someone under 18
• for someone under 18 to buy alcohol, attempt to buy alcohol or to be sold alcohol in any circumstances (unless acting at the request of the police or a weights and measures inspector)
• for someone under 18 to drink alcohol in licensed premises, with one exception - 16 and 17 year olds accompanied by an adult can drink but not buy beer, wine and cider with a table meal
• for an adult to buy alcohol for a person under 18 for consumption on licensed premises, except as above.
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