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Safety

Young people have increased freedom, and parents have less control of the environments they’re exposed to. This section lists some ideas for what you can do to keep your young people safe.

Your Guide to a Safe Journey
Common sense ideas and tips for ensuring your safety when travelling, with an emphasis on safety while travelling on public transport.

Provided by Tranz Metro, Wellington region’s rail transport provider.

Parents and Cyberspace
How to protect your child when using the internet, and educating yourself about the risks.

Provided by Netsafe, the cybersafety education programme of New Zealand's Internet Safety Group (ISG), an independent non-profit organisation designated the Ministry of Education's 'agent of choice' for cybersafety education in New Zealand.

Safety Online – Guidelines for Parents
Guidelines on how to protect your children online, including safety rules to discuss with them.

Provided by Department of Internal Affairs, a government agency providing a range of services supporting government, communities and citizenship.

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