Written by: Anis Syafiqah A Kid S’s Guide to Safety and Self-protection SPEAKUP! EAKUP!
WHAT’S IN THE BOOK? W H A T I S A B U S E ? F O U R T Y P E S O F A B U S E 01 R E C O G N I Z I N G A B U S E : H O W D O I K N O W T H A T I ' M B E I N G H U R T ? 02 W H E R E A R E M Y N O T O U C H Z O N E ? S A F E T O U C H - U N S A F E T O U C H M Y B O U N D A R I E S S O N G M Y S A F E T Y P L A N 03
What is child abuse? Home School Playground Kindergarten Nursery. It can happen anywhere: Every child has the right to be safe. When any adult hurt you or make you feel uncomfortable in any form.
1) Physical Abuse This is when someone hurts your body on purpose. Example: If someone hits you without a reason. Signs: Bruises, broken bones, or bleeding. 2) Sexual Abuse This happens when someone forces, threatens, or tricks you into doing or watching something sexual. Example: If someone touches you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable. Four Types of Abuse
3) Emotional Abuse This is when your parents or caregivers don’t give you enough love or attention. It often happens along with other types of abuse. Example: If they always yell at you or ignore you. 4) Neglect This is when your parents or caregivers don’t take care of your basic needs. Example: If they don’t give you enough food, clothes, education, or take you to the doctor when you’re sick.
Parents/Caregivers: Physical: If Mommy or Daddy hits me. Sexual: If Daddy touches my private parts or kisses me in a way that feels uncomfortable. Emotional: If Mommy or Daddy always shouts at me and makes me feel scared or sad. Neglect: If I'm often left hungry or alone at home. Recognizing Abuse: How Do I Know If I'm Being Hurt? School/Preschool/Daycare: Physical: If someone hits, punches, or bullies me. Sexual: If teachers, friends, or anyone else touches my private parts or puts things there. Emotional: If friends tease me or make fun of me a lot.
“If you 're being hurt, let someone know, Stay strong, let your courage show!”
My bathing suit covers my private body parts (my mouth is private part too)- no one should touch these areas without my permission or my guardians’ supervision. My No one can touch my private part. No one can take picture of private part No one can ask me to touch or show their private parts. If any of these happen, i will tell my trusted adult straightaway! No-Touch! Zones
Pat on the back Hug Holding hands High Five Blowing kiss Safe Touch It makes me feel happy and safe Unsafe Touch It makes me feel scared, sad, or uncomfortable. Touch my chest Touch my private body part Kiss me on my cheek and lips But sometimes, your doctor or nurse may ask to see your private part. They will tell you why and ask for your permission.
Here's what I can do: I will tell someone I trust, like: If someone is being mean or hurting me, it's important to get help! Keeping it a secret won't make it stop. Teacher Doctor Family members
5 People I Trust These are 5 adult I trust! If I feel scared or uncomfortable, they will listen and help me! write 5 adult you trust here!
Please stop I don ’t like that I’ m feeling uncomfortable I need more space Not around me Don ’t take it personally That’ s just a boundary That’ s a boundary Cc: @Hopstoch Songs Here's what I can say when I'm feeling not comfortable with people around me:
I will carry a phone and important phone numbers with me. I will tell a trusted person where I am and what I’m doing. I will stay away from quiet places and not be alone. I will tell the school if something is wrong so they can help. I will avoid people who make me feel uncomfortable. I'll make sure all doors and windows at home are locked when I'm by myself. My SafetyPlans: These are the things I can do to make sure I'm safe every day:
I can also call the police or talk to people at a place called Social Welfare. There's a special hotline called Talian Kasih (15999). They're there to help me.
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