The Three R's

Reacting to Early Warning Signs 

Our Early Warning Signs are our first clue that we are feeling unsafe and may need to get away from a situation or use our Personal Network. 

The Three R's help children to react faster to an unsafe situation. 

Recognise

By listening to and trusting your Early Warning Signs you can Recognise that you are feeling unsafe and may need to take action to make yourself safe again. 

React

After Recognising that you are feeling unsafe, you should React to the situation by using key words such as, stop, leave me alone, no or don't touch me, getting away as quickly as possible from the danger and finding a safe place or person. 

Report

Once you are away from the immediate danger, you should Report what happened. You can report to someone in your Personal Network who can help you feel safe again and can get further help if needed. You could also report to someone in your Instant Network including a school staff member or other trusted adult. You may also need to report to Police or Emergency Services. 


You can learn more about reporting to Emergency Services by playing the Triple Zero Kids' Challenge. 

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Planning the Route

Help your child to decide upon their route within the community and how to respond to safety risks on their route.

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