If you know about a crime, speak up. It matters.
The best thing you can do is report it to your parents or another responsible adult. That might be a teacher, school counselor, coach, or someone you trust at church. You don’t have to handle it on your own.
Even if you weren’t involved in the crime, you can sometimes get into trouble just for staying quiet. That’s why it’s important to step up. Don’t get pulled into someone else’s mess.
If you’re nervous, remember this: reporting a crime doesn’t make you a tattletale. It makes you smart, responsible, and brave. You might even be protecting someone else from getting hurt.
Who Can You Tell?
A parent or guardian
A teacher
A school counselor
A coach
A police officer
Any trusted adult
You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You don’t have to give your name.
Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility.
― Sigmund Freud, Civilization and Its Discontents
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