Physical Safety

Be very clear if someone touches you in a way that you do not like. This is especially true if they touch you in a sexual way. Tell them, “STOP!” If they do not stop, you should get away from them. Call someone to help you. TELL SOMEONE YOU TRUST RIGHT AWAY!

Close Friends and Not-So-Close Friends

Rivka did a Circle of Friends exercise. This helped her see which people were in her closest circle It helped her see which were further out. She decided that she would behave a little more formally with those not in her close circle. She would save hugs for close friends and family.

(Photo from “Real Life After School,” Inclusion Press, used with permission.)

Listen

What is “Safe Touch”?

Touching one another can be hard for people. It can be hard to decide what is right. This is especially true if we do not know the other person really well.

Sometimes one person is very comfortable with hugs and physical touch and another is not. You cannot know for certain. It is best to be respectful. It is best to expect others to be respectful of you. Shaking hands is almost always okay. Some people do not like any more touch than that. Other people share a hug. Sometimes they lean forward so they do not put their bodies against each other. If you are not sure, do not touch other people.

Talk to a family member, teacher or friend about what is appropriate touch. Talk about what is inappropriate touch. This will help you know when someone is touching you in a way they should not. It will help you not to touch others in a way that might upset them

Safe Touch Quiz

This game will help you understand safe and unsafe touch.

• Click on the “Start Prezi” button in the middle of the game.
• Click on the box in the far right corner under the game if you want full screen.
• Move through the game by clicking on the arrow in the centre of the toolbar.
• Answer questions by clicking on the screen. Then click on the arrow.

When you are done the game, press the ESC key on your keyboard to exit Full-screen.