Community Safety
What does it mean to be a safe person?
A person that is trustworthy, doesn't pressure you to do things you are uncomfortable with, that is non-judgmental, and listens to you.
Something you can do to deal with your emotions and frustrations.
What is a coping skill?
A person who uses the internet to harass or intimidate someone else.
What is a cyber bully?
TRUE OR FALSE - Coping skills are a good way to deal with your emotions and frustrations.
TRUE. Coping skills can help you to calm down when you are feeling an uncomfortable feeling (angry, sadness, frustration, etc.).
What can you catch, but not throw?
A cold
Name 3 safe people that you can talk to if you need help.
Parents; Teachers; School Counselors; Therapists; PRP Staff; Coach; Principal; Friends; Etc.
Name 3 coping skills you can use when experiencing an uncomfortable feeling to help yourself feel better.
Take a break, go for a walk, take deep breaths, distract myself, talk to a safe person, etc.
Name 3 things you can do online that are safe.
Playing games with friends from school, talking to friends from school, school assignments, Netflix, etc.
TRUE OR FALSE - Everyone you meet on the internet is safe.
FALSE.
What goes around the world but stays in a corner?
A stamp
Identify 3 safe places you can go to for help (emotionally AND/OR physically).
Home; School; Police Station; Fire Station; Hospital; MHC; Friend's House; Etc.
Someone you can talk to about your problems, your feelings, etc.
What is a therapist?
Is it okay to talk to someone online that you have never met in person?
NO. You should not talk to someone online you do not know in person. Remember, people you do not know online are strangers.
TRUE OR FALSE - All adults are safe.
FALSE
What kind of room has no doors or windows?
Mushroom
A friend is trying to influence you to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable.
What is peer pressure?
A friend at PRP tells you that they are having a hard time and are having thoughts about hurting themself. What should you do?
Tell a PRP staff member or a therapist who can help them.
Name 3 ways to keep your personal information safe online.
Keep social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram private. Do not give out your email, address, phone number, full name, school, social security number to anyone online. Only talk to people you know in person online.
TRUE OR FALSE - I can do things to make sure I am safe online and in the community.
TRUE.
I build bridges of silver and crowns of gold. Who am I?
A Dentist
You're walking home from the bus stop and an adult approaches you. They tell you that they see you walking by every day after school and are wondering if you would be interested in earning some money by helping them do some chores. What do you do?
Explore scenario with kids. (Tell a safe adult what happened and ask for their help).
You have been feeling really sad and feel like nothing is going to get better. Lately, you have been having thoughts about wanting to hurt yourself, but you're scared to tell someone because you don't want to get in trouble. What can you do?
Talk to your therapist, PRP staff, doctor, parent, school counselor, teacher, etc. about the way you have been feeling. They are not there to get you in trouble, but rather to help you and will do what they can to make sure you are safe. Call 988.
A classmate is sending you mean messages online. They call you names and tell you that everyone hates you. They threaten that they are going to beat you up. What should you do?
Do not respond to them and tell a safe adult. You can also block their phone number. You may be able to report them to the police for cyberbullying.
TRUE OR FALSE - I am talking to someone I met on Roblox. Only kids play Roblox.
FALSE. You should not talk to anyone on the internet that you don't know in real life because they can lie about who they are. Sometimes there are adults who pretend to be kids online.
What has words, yet never speaks?
A book