C H. 13 V IOLENCE

P ERSONAL S AFETY Lesson 1 Pgs

P ERSONAL S AFETY 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.

P ROTECTIVE F ACTORS 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

I NDIVIDUAL AND S OCIAL PROTECTIVE FACTORS AGAINST VIOLENCE PAGE 331 FIGURE 13.1 IndividualFamilyPeer/SchoolCommunity -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

S TRATEGIES 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

B ODY 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

K EEPING 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 tch?v=4n0qtTORGII&featu re=related

S AFETY IN THE COMMUNITY Many communities have participated in… Increased police patrol Neighborhood watch programs After-school programs Improved lighting in parks and playgrounds

I NTERACTIVE STUDY GUIDE hill.com/sites/dl/free/ /359995/InterAct Ch13Ls1.html

S HOW V IDEO Show video titled, “Violence Prevention, Don’t be a Victim” 30 mins.