CH. 13 VIOLENCE

PERSONAL SAFETY

Lesson 1Pgs. 330-334

PERSONAL SAFETY

Objective 1: Identify behaviors and strategies that enhance personal safety.

Objective 2: Examine ways to avoid and reduce threatening situations.

Objective 3: Discover strategies for safety at home and in the community.

PROTECTIVE FACTORS

The key to personal safety is to be able to recognize potentially dangerous situations. Be aware of your surroundings Do not walk alone Stay away from dark or isolated areas Look alert and confident

Did you know? You already have many assets that increase your

chances of staying safe

INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS

AGAINST VIOLENCEPAGE 331 FIGURE 13.1

Individual Family Peer/School Community

-No history of aggressive behavior

-Positive social skills; gets along with others

-Intelligent

-Antiviolence Attitude

-Being Female

-Parents monitor child’s behavior

-Parents positively evaluate peers

-Warm; supportive relationship with parents or other adults

-Peers and friends avoid high-risk behaviors

-Commitment to school

-Good attitude

-Strong economic opportunity

-Involvement in community activities

STRATEGIES FOR STAYING SAFE

Protective Factors Behaviors you can practice to stay safe

Smart Precautions Avoid unsafe areas (especially high crime rate

areas) Do not carry your purse/wallet in easy-to-grab

places Walk confidently, ALWAYS look like you know

where you are going Avoid walking alone at night Park your car in well-lit areas Do not hitchhike Let someone know where you are going

BODY LANGUAGE AND SELF-DEFENSE

Body Language Non-verbal communication through gestures, facial

expressions, behaviors and posture. Examples: Eye contact, strong voice, holding your

head high Self-Defense

Any strategy for protecting oneself from harm. Not only physical but mental as well Examples: Martial Arts

Assertive Standing up for your rights and beliefs in firm but

positive ways. Examples: Showing others you’re not an easy target

KEEPING HOMES SAFE

Lock all doors Make sure windows have

locks and are locked Install a peep hole in the

front door Do not open the door for

someone you do not know

Do not tell callers you are home alone

Do not give out personal info over the phone

Ask for I.D before allowing repairmen in

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SAFETY IN THE COMMUNITY

Many communities have participated in…

Increased police patrol Neighborhood watch programs After-school programs Improved lighting in parks and playgrounds

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SHOW VIDEO Show video titled, “Violence Prevention,

Don’t be a Victim” 30 mins.