b"philly truce Clean streets reduce crimeSteven Pickens says the number-one thing communities can do to keep kids safe is to avoid littering where they live.If you take care of the front of your home and make sure your streets are neat, your communities are clean, you can make a difference, says Mr. Pickens, president of Philly Truce.Neighborhoods with a lot of litter experience more crimes, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. Their website states that litter sends a signal to criminals that the people who live there dont care what happens around them. When someone litters, others think it is OK and soon more litter accumulates. Before you know it, you or your community is covered in trash, the website says. By William Cramp Fit Flyer staff Tips for staying safe!Steven Pickens suggests using these safetyPhilly Truce are the tips while you are outside. good guys because they stop conflict Stick together with at least one friend orbefore it starts. They talk to the family member.people so the conflict doesnt get violent. They don't like conflict because they don't Understand where you are. Be aware ofwant people to get hurt. They your surroundings. Watch out for cars, lookwant Philly to live in peace before crossing the street, and know theand want all people to stop the safest place to cross. violence. That's why it's called Philly Truce. Philly Truce will respond as fast as they can Ask an adult, Where should I avoid walking?when you feel like there will be What people should I avoid? a problem. That's why Philly Truce are the If you are feeling unsafe, you should gogood guys.to a parent, guardian, or another trustedChristopher Martir, 5th grade grown-up. William Cramp Fit FlyerBy William Cramp Fit Flyer staffPage 9 illustration by Liliana Diaz, 8th grade, Catholic Partnership Schools Healthy CourierS p r i n g 2 0 2 4 | H E A L T H Y N E W S W O R K S . O R G9"