In this interactive session designed for adults we will cover the following:
PERSONAL SAFETY
- The definition of personal safety and situations in public where you may be vulnerable
- How to increase personal safety in public places
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
E-SAFETY
- The importance of creating a safe profile on social networking sites
- How easily personal information can be given out online without users realising it
- The age limit for registering an account with Facebook, Instagram and other social media and why this is needed
- Definition of cyber bullying
- Examples of the dangers of instant messaging
- Simple social media ground rules to protect personal data and help keep users safe online
HOME SECURITY AND SAFETY IN THE HOME
- What makes a home vulnerable to being burgled.
- How to prevent being burgled.
- How to keep your garden and shed secure.
- How to protect yourself from bogus callers and rogue traders.
HATE CRIME / BULLYING
- What is hate crime?
- How to report hate crime
- Discuss hate crime and how it affects victims
- Other organisations that will support victims of hate crime
- Giving evidence at court
- Special measures available at court, such as a video link, for victims to give evidence
HOW TO CONTACT THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
- The differences between an emergency and non-emergency call
- Different ways to contact the police
- Information you will be asked for when contacting the police
TRUSTING THE AUTHORITIES
- How to deal with potential bogus callers
- Identifying when someone is trying to help
- Recognising when a situation has risks
- The role of a police officer
- Recognise the signs of being exploited
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
- Reporting
- Attending Court – special measures
- Victim Support
VULNERABLE GROUPS (3 DAY LESSON)
- Personal Safety
- Criminal Justice System
- E-Safety
- Home Security & Safety in the Home
- Hate Crime / Bullying Vulnerable Adults
- How to contact the Emergency Services
- Trusting the Authorities