Definition of a safety plan for Grade 3 health

📚 What is a Safety Plan?

A safety plan is a set of actions you can take to stay safe when you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. It's like having a plan for different situations to help you make good choices and get help if you need it. Safety plans are important because they empower you to protect yourself and seek support from trusted adults.

📝 Why Do We Need Safety Plans?

• 🏠 At Home: 🛡️ To handle situations like arguments or feeling unsafe due to other reasons.
• 🏫 At School: 🎒 To deal with bullying, feeling left out, or any uncomfortable situation with peers.
• 🌳 In the Community: 🌍 To navigate interactions with strangers or situations where you might feel lost or scared.

✍️ Creating Your Safety Plan

Here are some steps to create your own safety plan:

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Identify Trusted Adults: 💖 List people you trust, like parents, teachers, or relatives, whom you can talk to when you feel unsafe.
• 📞 Emergency Contacts: 🚑 Keep a list of important phone numbers, like your parents', a trusted relative's, or the emergency services (like 911).
• 📍 Safe Places: 🏞️ Identify places where you feel safe and can go to if you need to get away from a situation. This could be a friend's house, the library, or a community center.
• 💬 Safe Words: 🔑 Create a code word with your family that you can use if you need help without alarming others.
• 💡 Strategies: ✨ Learn some simple strategies to calm down, like deep breathing or counting to ten.

✅ Examples of Safety Plan Actions

• 🗣️ Talk to a Trusted Adult: 🔑 If someone is making you feel uncomfortable, tell a parent, teacher, or another trusted adult.
• 🚶 Remove Yourself from the Situation: 🚪 If you feel unsafe, move to a safer location, like going to a group of friends or entering a public place.
• 📵 Use Technology Wisely: 📱 If you're being cyberbullied, block the person and tell an adult.
• 💪 Stand Up for Yourself: 🌟 Learn how to say "no" assertively and set boundaries with others.

🤝 Practicing Your Safety Plan

It’s important to practice your safety plan so you know what to do in different situations. You can role-play with a trusted adult or talk through different scenarios to feel more prepared.

📢 Key Takeaways

• 🛡️ A safety plan helps you stay safe.
• 💖 Trusted adults are there to support you.
• 🔑 Knowing your safe places and strategies can make a big difference.