Ensuring Child's Safety

Question 1

street proofing (5)

Answer 1

• teaches children how to take action if faced with the possibility of abduction or sexual molestation
• it’s positive, safe to learn, it’s not meant to be scary -> the more you know the more powerful/stronger you are
• people you know and don’t know can be dangerous
• learn to rely on your own instincts
• it’s ok to say no to adults

Question 2

bullying (5)

Answer 2

• major concern in elementary and middle schools, and continues into high school
• both bully and victim face problems with self control
• causes of bullying:
  1) family factors: aggressive behaviour, physical and verbal abyss
  2) individual factors: active, impulsive children with lack of self control
  3) school factors: lack of supervision, intervention and school climate

Question 3

sexual harassment (2)

Answer 3

• can be name calling to homophobic comments, suggestive gestures, sexual innuendos, and comments of sexual nature
• it can happen anywhere (playground, school bus, hallways, etc)