Types of Abuse
When someone is hurting a child on purpose, either with words or by hurting their body
What is abuse
List 3 Basic Needs mentioned in the PowerPoint (there was more than 3)
Food, Clothing, Shelter. Supervision, Medical/Dental Care
Is it EVER your fault if someone does something to hurt/abuse you?
Is it EVER too late to tell a safe adult that something happened or is happening bad to you?
NO! Your safety ALWAYS comes first. Remember Safety Rule #5- No Blame, No Shame
When someone uses words to says mean things to hurt you over and over
What is Verbal Abuse
What specific information do you need to know about yourself to stay safe?
Parent's full names, address, phone numbers
When should you "Make a Move"
Whenever you are in an uncomfortable or unsafe situation. "Making a Move" means getting away from the unsafe person or situation
When someone hits you or does something that hurts you and leaves a mark, or when someone does something to your body that is hurtful or unsafe
What is physical abuse
What is the invisible line around your body that you do not want people to cross
What is your Personal Boundary or Bubble
Tell me a "red flag" that we discussed in the PowerPoint
What is: Using mean or hurtful words
Hurtful touches
Touches to Private Parts
Trying to get you to do something Unsafe
Being asked to keep an Unsafe Secret
Asks you for personal information
If someone touches, talks about, or looks at your private parts OR asks you to touch theirs.
*also if someone shows you inappropriate pictures of people without their clothes on
What is sexual abuse
A secret that people usually only keep for a short time and you will eventually tell others about
What is a Safe Secret
Saying "No, Don't Touch me!" and talk to/tell a safe adult if someone is hurting you or touching you inappropriately is part the "Talk it Up" Safety rule. Who is someone safe that you can talk to/tell if you have been abused or are in an uncomfortable situation?
Whos is a teacher, counselor, administrator, parent, guardian, grandparents, any other SAFE ADULT
When a child is not getting what they need to be healthy and safe
What is neglect
Something that a person doesn't ever want others to know about. Usually when someone wants you to keep a secret forever, it is because they are doing something unsafe or wrong. These give you an "uh-oh" feeling and do not feel right to keep from others.
What is an Unsafe Secret
Write down all of the "Safety Rules" discussed in the PowerPoint. There are 5
#1: Know What's Up
#2: Spot Red Flags
#3: Make a Move
#4: Talk it Up
#5: No Blame, No Shame