Child Safety and Help-Seeking Skills

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Course Outline

  1. Stranger Safety Rules
  2. Trusted Adults
  3. Safe Help-Seeking
  4. Secrets and Feelings
  5. Road and Water Safety
  6. Community Helpers
  7. Safe Choices
  8. Real Life Safety Actions

1. Stranger Safety Rules

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Stranger: Someone you do not know personally. They can be an adult or a child unfamiliar to you.
    Example: A person you see for the first time at the park.

  • Trusted Adult: An adult who helps keep children safe, healthy, and happy. Usually family members, teachers, or neighbors.
    Example: Your parent, teacher, or family friend.

  • Unsafe Secrets: Secrets that make you feel worried, scared, or uncomfortable. These should always be shared with a trusted adult.
    Example: A stranger asking you to keep a secret about a gift or a surprise.

  • Safe Behavior: Actions that help keep you safe, such as saying "No" to strangers, walking away, and telling a trusted adult.
    Example: Refusing to go with a stranger and informing a teacher.

  • Zebra Crossing/Pedestrian Lane: Marked crosswalks designed to help pedestrians cross roads safely.
    Example: Using the zebra crossing to cross the street at a busy intersection.

  • Seatbelt: A safety device in vehicles that keeps passengers secure during travel.
    Example: Always fastening your seatbelt before the car moves.

Essential Points

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Practice quiz preview

1. What does the term 'stranger' mean in the context of stranger safety rules?

2. Which of the following is considered a trusted adult according to the safety guidelines?

3. What is the primary role of safe help-seeking for children?

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Stranger β€” definition?

Someone you do not know personally.

Trusted Adult β€” role?

Provides help, guidance, and protection.

Unsafe secrets β€” action?

Share immediately with a trusted adult.

Stranger β€” definition?

Someone you do not know personally.

Trusted Adult β€” role?

Provides help and protection.

Unsafe Secrets β€” what to do?

Share with a trusted adult.

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