Personal Body Safety
What is 1 of our 5 safety rules?
1. Know what's up
2. Spot red flags
3. Make a move
4. Talk it up
5. No Blame, No shame
What is a safe touch?
It is a touch that makes us feel happy, loved, does not make us feel uncomfortable.
High five, thumbs up, fist bump, a wanted hug, pat on the back
What is a good secret?
It is a secret that you feel safe and comfortable keeping because it does not hurt anyone.
What if someone knocks on the door at your house and your parent or guardian cannot answer the door?
Don't answer the door unless it is a trusted adult
What safety actions do I take when riding a bike?
Wear a helmet.
Look both ways when I cross the road.
Ride in areas where cars are not driving.
Make sure my brakes work.
What is an unsafe touch?
A touch that hurts you or makes you feel uncomfortable.
-hitting, kicking, slapping, being touched in your bathing suit area
What is an unsafe secret?
An unsafe secret is something that a person doesn’t want others to know about. Usually when someone wants you to keep a secret, it is because they are doing something unsafe or bad, or something they should not be doing. It might make you feel uncomfortable because it could hurt you or someone else.
Emily wants her father to play a game. Emily’s father is busy and yells at her. He says she bothers him all the time and he tells her he doesn’t want to see or hear her anymore. He tells her he wishes she would go away and never come back. He says things like this to her a lot.
Talk to a trusted adult
What safety actions do I take riding in the car?
Wearing a seatbelt
Don't distract the driver.
Keep arms inside the car when the windows are open.
Give an example of a situation where you would need to use talk it up with a safe adult?
If you need help, receive an unsafe touch, feel uncomfortable, or are in danger.
How might you feel after you experience an unsafe touch?
sad, scared, hurt, mad, angry, embarrassed, confused.
Should you keep an unsafe secret?
No, I should tell a trusted adult.
A unsafe secret is a safety issue.
Kenisha’s mom and dad are yelling at each other and Kenisha’s mom is getting louder and meaner. Kenisha hates to hear them fight. What should she do?
Talk with a safe adult. Always talk to a safe adult about situations that may be upsetting or unsafe.
What safety actions do I take when crossing the street?
Hold an adult's hand.
Look both ways before crossing.
Cross the road using the crosswalk or the crossing guard.
Who is a safe adult you can go to when you are in an unsafe situation?
What do you do if you experience an unsafe touch?
I will use: make a move (get away), talk it up (tell a safe adult), no blame, no shame (it is not your fault and you should not be ashamed to tell).
Should you keep a good secret?
A good secret is OK to keep. Nobody is being hurt by a good secret.
Surprise party, knowing what your siblings are getting as a gift.
Carlos is at an amusement park and is looking at all the rides and games. Suddenly, Carlos looks around and can’t find his mom or dad. He starts crying and a lady comes over and asks him if he needs help. What should Carlos do?
Tell the person he can't find his parents. Carlos should stay where he is in case his mom or dad comes back to that location. The stranger can go get someone who works at the amusement park to help him.
If I get lost or separated from my parent, what should I do?
Stay where I am if it is a safe spot.
Look for someone in a uniform to ask for help.
You might need to ask for help from a stranger, but don't leave with that person.
What do you do if the safe adult you tell does not believe you?
Keep telling until someone believes you.
How would you feel if someone asked you to keep a bad secret?
I would feel unsure, unsafe, confused, sad, worried or scared.
Frank's mom has a friend named Lewis over, and Lewis asks Frank to show him his private body parts while they are playing a video game. He tells Frank it will be their little secret.
Frank should not show him. Frank should get away from Lewis and tell a safe adult.