Pressure Check
True or False: All peer pressure is bad
False
True or False: The "Broken Record" technique for saying "No" involves saying "No" clearly and repeatedly.
True
What is the first and most important thing to do as soon as you realize a situation has become unsafe?
Create an Exit Strategy (or simply: Leave/Get Away).
What is the difference between a conflict and a bullying situation?
An imbalance of power (one-sided), repetition (happening over and over), and/or intent to harm.
Who is the first person you should talk to if you need help with a problem at school?
Your Teacher, Counselor, or another trusted adult
When a friend encourages you to study for a test or join a sports team, this is an example of what kind of pressure?
Positive Peer Pressure
What is the most important word you can use when someone asks you to do something that feels wrong or unsafe?
No
Describe the three types of exit strategies we learned today
An Excuse ("I forgot I have to be home now"), Telling an Adult (Texting a trusted adult a code word), and Moving Away (Physically moving away and heading toward a known safe place or trusted adult)
Name one of the four types of bullying
social, verbal, physical, cyber
Name two different types of adults in your life who would be good members of your Trusted Team.
Parent/Guardian, Teacher, School Counselor, Coach, Relative, etc.
Pressure that asks you to break a rule, ignore your values, or makes you feel uncomfortable is always this kind of pressure.
Negative Peer Pressure
Give an example of what to say when your friend wants you to download a game that feels unsafe.
"I have to ask my mom before I download any games" or something similar
A strategy where you say you need to go or someone is calling you
An Excuse
Someone doesn't let you play four square with them every single day at recess. Is that bullying or a conflict?
Bullying
Who should you tell when you feel unsafe after school?
Any adult at home
Your friend encourages you to skip school and play video games all day
Negative Peer Pressure
Give an example of what to tell your friend when they ask you to go somewhere without telling your parents
A strategy where you leave the situation and go to a safe place
Moving Away
Someone said something rude to you one time. Is that bullying or a conflict?
Conflict
How many trusted adults do you have in your life?
No wrong answer
Name two body signals that tell you a situation is likely unsafe or making you feel uneasy.
Sweaty hands, racing heart, stomach ache, tense muscles, shallow breathing, etc.
Give an example of a simple, direct refusal to a friend who wants you to share a private picture of another student.
"No thanks, sharing pictures like that isn't okay with me." (or similar firm refusal).
A strategy where you text a trusted adult a special code word to signal you need help is called this kind of exit strategy
Telling an Adult
Give an example of something a student could say to express feelings during a minor conflict at recess.
"I feel upset when you don't let me play soccer with you at recess." or something similar
What are the three steps you should take immediately if someone makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe?
Say NO, GO AWAY, and TELL AN ADULT