Lesson 10

Trusted Adults and Telling

Students build a personal safety network and practice how to talk to a trusted adult. Emphasizes that no topic is too embarrassing to bring up and that if one adult does not listen, they should keep telling.
Key Ideas
  • A trusted adult is someone safe who will listen to you and help you.
  • You should have more than one trusted adult in your life.
  • No question or problem is too embarrassing to bring to a trusted adult.
  • If someone is touching your body in a way you do not want, tell a trusted adult right away.
  • If the first person does not believe you or does not help, keep telling another adult.
  • It is never your fault if someone touches you without your permission.
  • Doctors, teachers, parents, and therapists are examples of trusted adults.


Vocabulary
TermDefinition
Trusted adultA grown-up you can go to with questions, worries, or if someone has hurt or scared you.
Safety networkThe people in your life who you can go to for help and support.
ReportingTelling a trusted adult when something unsafe or hurtful has happened.