11/29/2022    Topic: Crime Prevention – part 1

The man is breaking into the car. 

It is car theft, or theft of belongings. 

It is a crime. Did this happen to you?

Today’s Words

 

CRIME

Meaning: Something that is against the law

Example: He robbed a bank. That is a serious crime.

 

THEFT

Meaning: When someone takes what is not theirs.

Example: Someone took my cell phone! It is theft. I called the police.

SAFETY

Meaning: Being free from danger.

Example: My child’s safety is very important.

ASSAULT

Meaning: When someone hurts another person.

Example: The man assaulted the bus driver. He punched his face, and broke his nose.

 

BELONGINGS

Meaning: Things that are yours. For example, your phone, your wallet, or your jacket.

Example: They took all of my belongings from my backpack.

GRABS YOUR BAG

Meaning: Someone takes your purse, shopping bag or backpack. It is theft.

Example: The girl grabbed my bag when I was sitting on the bus. I told the bus driver.

 

EXPERIENCE A CRIME

Meaning: To have a crime happen to you.

Example: I experienced a crime in the Fred Meyer store. Someone took my purse.

 

REPORT A CRIME

Meaning: To tell a police officer about a crime you saw or experienced.

Example: I saw a car theft in my neighborhood. I called 911 and reported it to the police.

 

Small Group Questions

 

1.     Have you seen a crime in your neighborhood? What happened?

2.    Did a crime happen to you? For example, did someone take your money, your phone, your bicycle, your car?

3.    What did you do?

4.    Theft of belongings is a common crime in Seattle. For example, someone takes a phone, purse or backpack that is not theirs. Do you know someone who experienced a theft?

5.    What makes you feel safe? What makes you feel unsafe?

6.    Let’s talk about ways to be safe when we are walking. What can you do to be safe?

7.    Is it safe to talk on the phone when you’re walking? Why?

8.    How do you stay safe when you’re on the bus or train?

9.    If you see a crime on the bus, what do you do?

10. How do you report a crime to the police?

11.  You are walking down the street; someone sees you and starts yelling at you. They push you and walk away. What is your first step?