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Safety

AACAP Facts for Families
These fact sheets from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provide concise, timely information for families on a variety of topics. Subjects include mental illness in children and adolescents, dealing with disabilities, abuse, divorce, child care, bedwetting, stepfamily problems, moving, teen issues and more.

Lessons from Indian Country
This site, from the Indian Health Service at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, "uses traditional Native American tales to teach important messages and decision-making skills about alcohol, drugs, gangs, and abuse." McGruff the Crime Dog is also featured.

Making Children, Families, and Communities Safer From Violence
"Ideas for preventing/reducing violence; includes profiles of programs that help curb violence, tips for success, resource list, checklist, referral phone list." From the National Crime Prevention Council.

McGruff.org
This site, sponsored by the National Crime Prevention Council, features McGruff the Crime Dog. Contains tips on staying home alone, dealing with strangers, bullies, getting along and more.

Myths and Facts About Home Fires
This article explores 9 myths about fires in the home, as well as tips for fire prevention.

National Safety Council - Family Safety & Health
This site provides a variety of resources on health and safety information for families.

Planning for Emergencies: A Family Guide
A checklist of things for families to consider when developing an emergency preparedness plan. From the National Crime Prevention Council.

School Safety and Security Toolkit
"The School Safety and Security Toolkit is an easy-to-use guide that will assist parents, administrators, and community members in implementing the Be Safe and Sound model in their schools." From the National Crime Prevention Council.

Ten Ways to Keep Your Home Burglary-Free
This article from the National Safety Council gives homeowners tips on how to keep their home and property safe from burglary and theft.

Tips -- With Thanks From McGruff the Crime Dog
"A collection of crime prevention tips you can use, created in celebration of McGruff's 20th Anniversary in 2000." Covered topics include: household, school and vehicle safety, travelling and vacation safety, holiday safety, internet safety, identity theft, crime prevention in the workplace, and neighborhood and community safety.

When it's Just You After School
This article, written for kids, has four sections: "Latchkey Kids," "Ground Rules," "Staying Safe" and "A Little Lonely."