Safe Touches
What are safe touches?
Touches that make you feel cared for and important. These are safe and good for you.
What are unsafe touches?
These are touches that hurt children's bodies or feelings.
True or false; it is not okay to touch someone else's private body parts.
True! You should never touch someone else's private body parts.
What makes a good friend?
They are nice, funny, help you, etc.
What can you do if a friend keeps chasing you and trying to tickle you when you don't want them to?
Tell them to stop, ask them to play something else, tell an adult, etc.
What are examples of safe touches?
Hugs, pat on the back, arm on the shoulder, high five
What are examples of unsafe touches?
Hitting, pushing, kicking, pinching, etc.
True or false, you can decide who touch you, who can kiss you, or who can give you a hug.
True! You have the right to say, "no."
How can you resolve a problem with someone?
Who can you talk to if you are unsure or curious about different touches?
Ask a trusted adult, ask a therapist, etc.
True or false; someone removing a splinter for you is a safe touch.
True! Removing a splinter, or other care is done to keep you healthy, which is a safe touch.
What are unwanted touches?
These might be safe but you might not want them from that person or at that moment.
True or false, it is okay for someone to show you photos or videos of people without their clothes on.
False! This is unsafe. No one should show you these photos or videos, you should not have or record any videos either. Your body is YOURS.
Who are supportive people that you trust?
Mom, dad, foster parent, aunt, cousin, etc.
You go to the doctor and they give you a shot in your leg. You cry because it hurts.
When an adult or someone else is helping you medically, it’s taking place to keep you healthy, which makes it a safe touch.
Who can give you safe touches?
Trusted adults or family members
True or false; you can say no to a hug from a family member.
True! you can say, "i don't want a hug right now", "please stop." etc.
True or false; it is okay for someone to ask you to take your clothes off.
False, unless they are a doctor or helping to see if you are hurt or sick.
What is a safe touch with a friend?
hug, high five, fist bump, etc.
What should you do if someone touches you in the wrong way and they ask you not to tell anyone or keep it a secret?
Don't keep secrets that make you feel uncomfortable. Go to a person you trust- a parent, a relative, a teacher, or your doctor. If the person you go to doesn't believe you, go to someone else you trust until someone believes you and helps you. Don't stay alone with a person who touches you in a way that makes you uncomfortable or makes you feel unsafe.
Can you name an example of a good, safe, touch?
Teacher gives you a high-five for a good grade, Mom gives you a hug when you see her, Grandma kisses your forehead, etc.
What is something you can do if someone touches you?
Say no, get away, tell an adult you trust
True or false; it is not okay for someone to ask you to touch their private body parts.
True! No one should ask you to touch their private body parts, and you should not touch yours in front of others.
What is an unsafe touch with a friend?
any touch in a private area, if you or they say they do not want to touch, etc.
What should you do if you want to give someone a hug but they don't want one?
Respect what they say and leave them alone.