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Safe Partying

Party Planning

BEFORE THE PARTY

• Involve your parents
• Register your party with local police
• Inform neighbours
• Consider hiring professional security
• Have a plan of action
• Consider whether alcohol will be served or allowed

DURING THE PARTY

• Have one entry and exit
• Serve plenty of food
• Prove a quiet chill out area
• Provide a safe place for guests valuables
• Plan activities
• Wind down party an hour before finishing time

ATTENDING A PARTY

• Tell your parents where you’re going
• Don’t take uninvited guest
• Don’t leave with strangers–
• Drink water between alcoholic drinks
• Arrange transport– Look out for your friends

INVITATIONS

• Avoid using SMS or the internet
• Number of invitations so they can’t be photocopied
• Have an RSVP date
• Indicate it’s invite only
• Set start and finish times

ALCOHOL

• Discourage BYO
• Prepare your own drinks
• Don’t leave your drink unattended
• Provide water and non alcoholic drinks
• Have someone responsible pouring drinks
• Avoid drinking games