Keeping Safe
Chat Room Danger
Think you know: Internet Safety
Direct Gov: Keeping Safe
The Street Code
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Don’t plug in your headphones or talk and text on your mobile phone whilst walking.
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Keep vigilant to what is going on around you.
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Carry your bag across the front of your body, not just over your shoulder, and keep it closed.
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Don’t advertise expensive jewellery to thieves, keep them out of sight.
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Keep with friends there’s safety in numbers.
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Purchase a personal attack alarm and keep it close to hand.
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If you feel nervous or unsafe then trust your instincts, they’re probably right.
Understanding addiction and dependency
Talk to Frank: Alcohol
Drinkaware
QUIT
Talk to Frank: Cigarettes
Bury drugs information
Release
Talk to Frank: Drugs
Gamblers Anonymous
Gam Care
For drugs and alcohol information and advice for young people, contact the Early Break Project, 0161 797 0108.
For drugs and alcohol advice for those 18+, contact the Community Drugs and Alcohol Team, 0161 253 6488, 14 Tenterden Street, Bury, BL9 0EG.
General Information
Directgov
Connexions Direct
Where To Get Help
If you are concerned for your safety, then contact Bury Social Services on 0161 253 6606 or if your situation requires urgent help then ring 999.
ChildLine is a counselling service for children and young people. You can phone ChildLine on 0800 1111.