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Halloween Safety Campaign 2010
HALLOWEEN SAFETY CAMPAIGN
15th October 2010
Strabane Community Safety Partnership are appealing to the youth of Strabane to help put a stop to the anti-social behaviour that is often associated with Halloween in a campaign which includes ‘no trick or treat’ posters, a poster competition and a Halloween Safety Quiz.
Halloween can be harmless fun, but sometimes members of the community can become distressed by unexpected callers. The behavior of some trick or treater’s can also be intimidating and even criminal.
Strabane Community Safety Partnership are appealing for parents across the District to be aware of their children’s activities and behaviour this Halloween and have produced posters for people who do not want to receive callers. Those who do not wish to be visited by ‘Trick or Treat’ callers can display the poster in their window or on their front door and give out a clear message that the householder doesn’t want to be trick or treated this year. ‘No trick or treat’ posters will be available FREE and can be obtained from Strabane District Council offices or by contacting Ryan Tracey, Strabane Community Safety Partnership on 028 7138 2204.
Councillor Michaela Boyle, Chairperson of Strabane Community Safety Partnership said “We want the youth to enjoy themselves over Halloween, but it can be a stressful time for the elderly or anyone living on their own and these posters politely ask trick ortreater’snot to call this time”.
Strabane Community Safety Partnership are also running a Halloween Poster competition in Primary and Post Primary schools within the district, as well as a Halloween Safety Quiz. The quiz gives practical safety tips for children so that they may enjoy the Halloween period safely.
All 'trick or treaters' should avoid calling on the elderly, vulnerable and at houses that are displaying the no trick or treat sign.
Attached: Photograph of Cllr Michaela Boyle with No Trick or Treat Poster
