My Personal Safety Workbook is a comprehensive resource designed to teach children aged 8-10 about personal safety, boundaries, and protecting themselves from harm. The workbook features interactive activities and exercises that empower children to recognize unsafe situations, assert their rights, and seek help when needed.
This resource is based on the principles of child abuse prevention and is ideal for use by parents, teachers, counselors, and social workers. It helps children understand their rights, build confidence, and develop critical safety skills in a supportive and engaging way.
What’s Inside the Workbook?
The workbook covers a variety of essential topics:
- Understanding Personal Safety: Helping children identify what makes them feel safe or unsafe.
- Body Awareness and Private Parts: Teaching children about their bodies and the importance of privacy.
- Safe and Unsafe Touches: Helping children distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate physical contact.
- Recognizing Unsafe Situations: Activities to help children identify danger and take action.
- Building a Trusted Support Network: Encouraging children to identify trusted adults who can help them in difficult situations.
- Assertiveness and Saying ‘No’: Empowering children to set boundaries and speak up when needed.
- Interactive Exercises: Fun and relatable activities that engage children and reinforce learning.
How Can Social Workers and Professionals Use This Workbook?
- Educate Children on Safety: Use the workbook to teach children about boundaries, safe behaviors, and personal rights.
- Enhance Child Protection Programs: Incorporate it into school or community programs to raise awareness and prevent abuse.
- Facilitate Therapy Sessions: Provide support to children who may have experienced unsafe situations, helping them build trust and resilience.
- Engage Parents and Educators: Share this resource to encourage collaboration in creating a safe environment for children.
This workbook is an essential tool for teaching personal safety, preventing abuse, and supporting children in developing confidence and self-awareness. It provides practical guidance to empower children and promote their wellbeing.
FREE PDF DOWNLOAD OF MY PERSONAL SAFETY WORKBOOK – TEACHING PERSONAL SAFETY TO CHILDREN
Children’s Protective Behaviours Workbook
This workbook, developed by CFSS WA, is a practical and engaging resource designed to teach children about personal safety and well-being. Based on the Protective Behaviours Program, it helps children recognise unsafe situations, understand their rights, and build skills to stay safe. The workbook covers essential topics such as feelings, early warning signs, private body parts, safe and unsafe secrets, personal space, and internet safety. Through interactive activities and relatable examples, it empowers children to identify trusted adults, develop a personal safety plan, and confidently navigate challenging situations. This resource is ideal for use by parents, carers, and educators to promote safety and resilience in children.
