SELF ESTEEM AND PERSONAL POWER
The force of any unwanted sexual activity by one person on another is called
SEXUAL ABUSE
What is a Safe relationship?
A relationship that has an appropriate balance of power
What does “Grooming Behavior mean?
Steps an abuser takes to win the confidence of kids over time
What does ACT mean?
A= Ask
C= care
T= Tell a trusted adult
What does SEXTING mean?
Sending sexually explicit text messages, photos and/or videos
What does Red Flags mean?
Warning signs that alert us to unsafe situations
BONUS
Name 3 people in your class
Examples for "Red Flags"
Unsafe secrets, unsafe touch, expensive gifts, special treatments testing boundaries, checking reactions, isolation
Example of questions you can ask to find out how the other person feels
Recommendations when we use social media, online games and the internet
Only play online games with people you know
Never agree to meet someone you met online in a chat room or through a game
Never provide personal information: telephone, addresses, family names
BONUS
Name of the person who explained this workshop?
Explain The Think, Feel, Act rule"
THINK the situation: Is it safe?
FEEL the emotions: Does it feel okay?
ACT: Tell a trusted adult, find help.
What does “Isolation” mean?
A person tries to separate you or someone else from others.
What does DISCLOSURE mean?
Tell a trusted adult when something unsafe is happening to you or someone else
IT’S OK TO TELL
Explain
Explain "Body Boundaries"
Your personal space that limits the physical interaction you have with other people that protects you and keeps you safe
Example of a not safe relationship. (Or unsafe relationship)
Giving up your personal power to gain acceptance or keep a friendship
BONUS
What was your favorite activity you done this summer?
Trusted adults to whom we can tell what happens to us.
Parents
teachers
family
friends
mentors
What does CYBER-GROOMING mean?
Abusers that use the internet to form relationships to earn kids’ trust over time
Examples for: Personal Power
The tools we have to help us make safe decisions that help ourselves and others.
Say "NO" when we don't feel safe
What is an Unsafe relationship?
There is an imbalance of power that result in one person being controlled and manipulated by another person; boundaries are not respected resulting in a destructive and negative relationship.
Your uncle likes to wrestle with you, hugs you and always compliments you on how you look and how you are growing up. He always offers to drive you places but does not offer to drive your brother and sister. RED FLAGS?
Explain
Your friend who is a straight “A” student is not turning in homework and failing tests. RED FLAGS?
Explain
BONUS
What is favorite thing about summer?