WorksheetsSocial Stories - 40
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 3mins
Late one night, 16 year old Erica was walking home after studying at a friends house. A car slowed down beside her, and the driver, a man she didn't recognize, rolled down his window and offered her a ride. She hesitated but declined, walking faster. The man followed her for a block before a neighbours porch light came on, startling him, and he sped away. Erica reported the incident, and it turned out the man had been involved in similar situations before.
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What could Erica have done to reduce the risk of walking home alone at night?
Walked in a well-lit area or with a friend
Taken a shortcut through a dark alley
Not paid attention to her surroundings
Listened to music with headphones on
When the man offered Erica a ride, how should she respond to keep herself safe?
Politely say no and keep walking
Argue with him to leave her alone
Stop and ask why she's following her
Ignore him but stay in the same area
If Erica felt unsafe when the car started following her, what could she do next?
Call a trusted adult or the police imemdiately
Run into a nearby store, home or public place
Yell for help to draw attention
All of the Above
Why is it important to report situations like the one Erica experienced?
To prevent others from being targeted by the same person
To practice giving statements to the police
To make neighbourhoods look bad
To avoid getting in trouble for being out late
If a friend told you a similar story, what advice would you give them?
Always walk with someone or call for a ride
Stay calm, trust your instincts, and act to protect yourself
Report the incident to a trusted adult or authority
All of the Above
