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Message From Victoria Police
Young people going to and from school and using public spaces can be vulnerable to theft and robbery offences. Victims are having phones, earphones, expensive clothing items stolen by offenders.
Please consider these safety tips to help protect yourself:
· Stay alert – Be aware of where you are and the people around you.
· Travel in groups where possible.
· Keep it light – Only take what you need.
· Hold it tight – Keep hold of valuables and don’t leave them unattended.
· Out of sight – Keep valuables hidden.
We all want to help our kids thrive, but sometimes it's hard to know how. When you run into parenting challenges, having reliable guidance to turn to can make a big difference.
The Positive Parenting, Thriving Kids Project is a series of 20 free videos that feature more than 150 caregivers, kids, and experts talking about some of the most pressing, confusing, and challenging questions that parents face. With support from California Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and the Department of Health Care Services, these videos are designed to help every parent and caregiver in California and beyond support their kids’ mental health fitness and self-esteem in today’s stressful world.
The series is organized into four categories, each containing multiple videos. Each video has been created in both English and Spanish. Ver episodios en español ▸
For each video topic, you’ll also find a downloadable learning guide with tips, tools, and suggestions for additional evidence-based resources and programs that may help you and your family. We invite you to review the two videos from the first category below:
We hope you will find these videos and resources helpful as you navigate today’s parenting challenges.
Building off the success of Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids, the Positive Parenting, Thriving Kids Project is the second youth mental health campaign funded by the state of California in partnership with the Child Mind Institute.