Say no way! 
Go away! 
Tell someone today! It’s a grown-up’s job to protect children and make sure they’re free from harm. Help them identify five people who care about them and who they can trust in a time of need — one for each finger on their hand.
You are important. You are special. You matter.
Who is someone to you?
Everyone has at least one person who cares about them, and who they care about. Maybe it’s your mom or dad, or maybe it’s your teacher or principal, or maybe it’s your aunt or neighbor.
- List five people who care about you, one for each finger on your hand!
People You Trust
Let’s think about the word TRUST. What does trust mean?
When you trust someone, it means they never let you down. They are there for you. They always believe you.
Those five people you listed up above? You are someone to these people. If you were ever in trouble, or if something were really wrong, you could tell any of them, and they would help you.
Believe in Yourself
In addition to having people who you trust, you have to trust yourself. It may sound funny, but learning to listen to pay attention to your feelings is an important skill.
When something makes you happy or when something good happens, you want to celebrate and tell the people you love.
When something bad happens, you can tell the people you trust, and they will help you. They can help make the bad things stop.
How to Know if Something is Wrong
- You feel icky inside
- Your stomach hurts
- Your heart starts to beat fast
- Your hands start to sweat
- You feel nervous or like you might throw up
- You feel like crying
- You feel sad all the time
- You don’t feel like yourself
What to Do Right Away if Something is Wrong
If someone is hurting you, don’t wait to get help. You deserve to be safe and happy.
Tell Someone You Trust
When bad things happen, it’s not your fault. Tell someone that you trust what is happening. It’s OK if you tell more than one person. Make sure you’re getting the help you need to make the bad thing stop. It’s OK to even call the police. Your safety matters and you are important.
Say these out loud:
- I am brave!
- I am strong!
- I can say no!
- I stick up for myself!
- I can help my friends!
- I am important!
- I am someone!