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Safe Touch
High School Program
Material for this presentation was attained from West County Psychological Associates©
Powerpoint presentation designed by: Andrea Witt, Coordinator of Training—Safe Environment Program
Introduction
 Many teens don’t think they are at risk. However, 46% of
all proven child sexual abuse are toward teens.
 Adolescents are more often mistreated by friends or
relatives than strangers.
Part 1: Boundaries
 Boundaries are personal rules.
 Boundaries are limits.
Part 1: Boundaries
1.
Physical: about our bodies and physical
touch ( a hug or a slap on the back may be
appropriate to some, not all)
Part 1: Boundaries
2.
Emotional: Being close to a person and
how much personal information we
choose to give them
Part 1: Boundaries
3.
Behavioral: What we are willing to do or
not do in a given situation (come home
on time, or break curfew and risk
consequences)
Part 1: Boundaries
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What’s an example of a Physical Boundary?
2. Emotional Boundary?
3. Behavioral Boundary?
4. When someone tries to cross your boundaries, how
do you feel? How does your body react when you
are angry, scared or upset by another person's
behavior?
Part 2:
Safe Touch Issues for Adolescents
 One serious personal boundary involves the private
parts of our bodies. Adolescents face several serious
concerns with this issue.
1. Adults who try to cross boundaries with teenagers
2. Technology
3. Friends and Dating Partners
Part 2:
Safe Touch Issues for Adolescents
Key Points
1. Adults who try to cross boundaries with
teenagers: It is ok to say no to an adult who tries to
be inappropriate with you physically or behaviorally.
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No adult ever has the right to touch your private body parts
or pressure inappropriate behavior. When something
doesn’t seem right, trust your instinct.
Part 2:
Safe Touch Issues for Adolescents
Key Points
2. Technology: Today’s culture creates pressure to
make poor decisions while online. To protect your
personal safety, show safe and reasonable judgement
while online.
Don’t post inappropriate photos of yourself or others
 Don’t post your location
 Don’t post personal experiences inappropriately
 Don’t meet anyone in real life you met online
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Part 2:
Safe Touch Issues for Adolescents
Key Points
3. Friends and Dating Partners: It is important to
protect yourself from dating partners who may not
respect your boundaries.
Stay sober
 Don’t go out alone or to secluded areas
 Be mindful of your location
 When you’re at a party, keep your beverage with you
to avoid being drugged. If you set it down and didn’t
watch it—get a new drink.
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Part 2:
Safe Touch Issues for Adolescents
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
 Remember: Even a person who made a mistake in judgement
doesn’t deserve to be mistreated. You always have the right to say no
and never have to go along with anyone who is pressuring you to cross
your boundaries. This is true, even if you crossed those boundaries
before.
1. Who can remember one or more of the tips for online
personal safety?
2. Who can remember one or more of the tips for dating
safety?
Part 3:
Learning to Say No when you get that
uncomfortable feeling
Key Points
 Whether a person crosses a boundary online or in
person, instincts tell you it’s wrong—trust your
instincts. If someone touches you inappropriately or
does something else that tells your gut instinct it isn’t
right:
1. Say NO or STOP with eye contact and a firm voice.
2. Get away from person immediately.
3. Tell an adult what happened. Even tell if you were
told to keep it secret.
Part 3:
Learning to Say No when you get that
uncomfortable feeling
Key Points
A safe adult may not be the same person for everyone.
A safe adult may be:
 Parent
 Teacher
 Counselor
 Relative
 Anyone who cares about you and will listen to you
It is important to tell a safe adult, no matter the age or gender
of the person who crossed your boundaries.
Part 3:
Learning to Say No when you get that
uncomfortable feeling
Key Points
 Statistically, over 90% of young people who are sexually
mistreated knew the person who mistreated them.
 Some adolescents have trouble telling for a variety of reasons.
Young people experience emotional/physical effects from abuse. By
telling, you may save another person from experiencing the same
difficult situation.
Part 3:
Learning to Say No when you get that
uncomfortable feeling
DISCUSSION QUESTION
 We talked about 3 steps you should take if your instinct tells
you that you are at risk. What are those steps?
Conclusion
 While this topic isn’t easy, it’s important
 Remember to always trust your instinct that something isn’t
right about a situation
 Always tell an adult you trust
Key points from the handout
Rules to help teens stay safe:
Handout for students—Safe Touch program
Key Points
 Always use the Buddy System—never go places alone.
 Always let someone know where you are going and with whom you are
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Never get into a car with strangers.
Be suspicious of adults who seem too friendly or make you feel
uncomfortable.
No adult should ever touch you inappropriately.
Be safe when online—don’t give out personal information or be
inappropriate.
Only talk to people you know in real life online.
Never keep secrets.
Develop a family password for emergencies. Don’t go with adults unless
they know the password.
TRUST YOUR FEELINGS!!!
Thank you for
attending
“Open the door to safety. Awareness is the key!”
Material for this presentation was attained from West County Psychological Associates©
Powerpoint presentation designed by: Andrea Witt, Coordinator of Training—Safe Environment Program