Parents encouraged to remind children about “Stranger Danger” and reinforce tips to stay safe

21-Sep-2017

HIDOE encourages parents to talk to their children about “stranger danger” and highlight measures that students can take to stay safe.

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HIDOE encourages parents to talk to their children about “stranger danger” and highlight measures that students can take to stay safe.

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HONOLULU –The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) encourages parents to talk to their children about “stranger danger”and highlight measures that students can take to stay safe.

A letter to parents was sent home from all schools in the Campbell-Kapolei Complex Area after similar “stranger danger”reports were made at three elementary schools in the past week.  In all three cases, students walking to or from school reported being approached by a male in a black or dark-colored truck who offered them a ride.  In one case, a student reported being grabbed by the male in an attempted abduction.  In all cases, no students were injured and the incidents were reported to parents and/or school officials.  The Honolulu Police Department is investigating.

Parents are encouraged to reinforce the following safety measures with their children: 

  • Stay away from strangers.  Do not talk to or take anything from them.
  • Don’t go anywhere with someone you don’t know.  Never accept a ride from a stranger.
  • Stay more than an arm’s reach from strangers.  If a stranger approaches you, seek help immediately from a trusted adult.
  • Use the buddy system.  Avoid walking anywhere alone.
  • If a stranger grabs you, do whatever it takes to stop the stranger and yell for help.
  • Report any suspicious activity to a trusted adult.
  • Be alert of your surroundings and let others know where you will be and what time you will be back.

HIDOE appreciates the assistance and vigilance of parents, law enforcement and the community in working together to keep all of our students safe.  Visit HIDOE’s website for more information on Safety at School.  


Contact Information

Donalyn Dela Cruz

Phone: 808-586-3232

Email: donalyn_dela_cruz@hawaiidoe.org

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