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Suzy Lamplugh was an estate agent who, in 1986, went to meet with a
client, and disappeared.
To this day she has never been found, and her disappearance
remains a mystery.
She was just 25 when she went missing.
Who was Suzy Lamplugh?
What does Suzy Lamplugh Trust do?
Personal Safety Training
Work with children and young people
Work with outside organisations
Fundraise
Campaign for safety
What does Suzy Lamplugh Trust do?
Campaign for safety Each year, we run
National Personal Safety Day, a day to encourage everyone to think more
about personal safety, and ultimately, lead safer lives.
This years’ campaign is:Keep It REAL
Keep It REAL: The Campaign
What are the risks you’d need to be aware of?
How should you prepare?
What choices could you make to ‘stay legal’ and safe.
What would help you to stay alert?
Who is more at risk of violence from a stranger:
A young man between the ages of 16-24?
OR
A young woman between the ages of 16 and 24?
Risk faced by young people
Young women are more at risk from sexual violence or assault, but if you are a young
man, between the ages of 16 and 24, statistically you are the most at risk of
violence and aggression.
In fact, young men are twice as likely to be assaulted as young females!
Risk faced by young people
Statistics show that young men aged 16-24 are most at risk of
violence from a stranger.
61% of victims of violent, crime perpetrated by a stranger in
the UK, are men.
Risk faced by young people
We want to help everyone to ‘keep it
REAL’ so you can be Ready, Educate
yourself, be Alert and stay Legal.
Keep It REAL
Keep It REAL
Don't assume it wont happen to you.
Being ‘Ready’ is all about preparing yourself. Before leaving the house,
heading to a friends, or off on a night out, make sure you’re prepared.
Keep It REAL
Make sure you tell someone where you are going, and when you will get back.
Make sure your mobile phone is charged up and has credit before you leave.
Let someone know when you have arrived at your destination.
Keep your valuables out of sight when you are out on your own.
Keep It REAL
Know who to call in an emergency.
Plan your journey before you leave. Check that the trains/buses you were planning on getting are running
as normal.
Perhaps think about carrying a personal alarm.
If you’re going to travel by taxi, then book it in advance.
Keep It REAL
Understand the risks of the environment around you.
Are the people or environment around you a
risk?
Keep It REAL
What are the risks?
PEOPLECan you think of
anyone who might be a risk to you?
Discuss in your group.
ENVIRONMENTCan you think of a place that might
be high risk?
Discuss in your group.
ONLINEAre there any
risks when you go online?
Discuss in your group.
Activity
Avoid speaking on your phone or wearing headphones whilst out alone, as this could limit your awareness of risks or dangers.
Keep It REAL
Try to keep your valuables out of sight, and stay alert when out and about. Keep you eye on
traffic going by, and people around.
If you notice anything suspicious or feel unsafe, then tell someone else, such as a police officer, security staff, shop keeper, parent, teacher or
station staff, depending on where you are.
Keep It REAL
Carrying a weapon or pepper spray is illegal. You can carry a personal alarm.
The maximum penalty for just carrying a knife for adults in 4
years and a £5000 fine.
Keep It REAL
Carrying any kind of weapon is illegal. Can you fill in the blanks in the facts below?
The maximum penalty for just carrying a ____ is 4 years in
prison and a £5000 fine.
It's illegal for a shop to sell any kind of ____ to someone
under 18.
It is illegal for shops to sell ____ to anyone under 18-
years-old, or to sell realistic imitation ____ to anyone.
The minimum penalty for carrying a ____ is 5 years in
prison.
Gun
Can of pepper Spray
Gun
Knife
Knife
Guns
Carrying a ____ is illegal in the UK and is counted as a
firearm.
Activity
Carrying any kind of weapon is illegal. Can you fill in the blanks in the facts below?
The maximum penalty for just carrying a ____ is 4 years in
prison and a £5000 fine.
It's illegal for a shop to sell any kind of ____ to someone
under 18.
It is illegal for shops to sell ____ to anyone under 18-
years-old, or to sell a realistic, imitation ____ to anyone.
The minimum penalty for carrying a ____ is 5 years in
prison.
guns
gun
knife
knife
gun
You can carry a personal alarm,
which make a loud, high pitched sound
to distract an attacker and allow
you time to get away. Carrying a __________________
is illegal in the UK and is counted as a firearm.
can of pepper spray
Activity
Activity
In your groups, pick one of the scenarios on the next slide.
Discuss how you might use ‘keep it REAL’ to help:
What are the risks you’d need to be aware of?
How should you prepare?
What choices could you make to ‘stay legal’ and safe.
What would help you to stay alert?
ActivityScenario A
Your mates want you to meet up with
them in the evening. There will
be some people you’ve never met
before.
Scenario CYou are buying an
iPhone off a friends friend, and will be
meeting them after school to exchange
money and the phone.
Scenario BYou are buying an
iPhone off a friends friend, and will be
meeting them after school to exchange
money and the phone.
What are the risks you’d need to be aware of?
How should you prepare?
What choices could you make to ‘stay legal’ and safe.
What would help you to stay alert?
