We live in a world where movies, television, music videos and magazines not only provide us with hours of enjoyable entertainment but they can also expose us to countless images of sex and violence. Supporting a Child/Youth Access to websites …
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Personal Safety Plan Home: Phone: Banking: Internet: Street: Health: Sex: Relationships: Download a printable Safety Plan PDF
Circle the bullets that best identify current safety practice. Home: I lock all doors and I close all windows when leaving or sleeping I have a cordless phone or cell phone I have a flashlight I have a well lit …
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Safe Relationship Tips Love yourself. It is important that you are comfortable with yourself. Know your own strengths and be proud of them. If you are happy with yourself, you will be a happier partner. Share your feelings. If you …
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NEVER give out any personal information such as your address, telephone number, or the name and location of your workplace NEVER agree to get together with someone you ‘meet’ online without taking a trusted friend or family member with you …
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Never lend your card to anyone. It is the key to your bank account and is for your use only. Protect your Personal Identification Number (PIN). Memorize that number instead of writing it down for safe keeping. Don’t choose an …
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A six week workshop “Safety Includes Me” is a workshop that caters to women living with an intellectual disability who have experienced violence and would like to be involved in violence prevention and education work.
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Farms can be a fun place for children. It can also be a dangerous place. Children who live on a family farm range in age and needs. Other children also come to visit or attend child care offered at the …
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Children are the most precious cargo we carry in our vehicle. Travelling with children requires some planning ahead for safety and comfort. Families who have children with special needs can spend even more time travelling to appointments. Whether you live …
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Many children enjoy receiving attention. If they do not receive enough positive attention for their good behaviours, they will often resort to behaviour that results in negative forms of attention (e.g., yelling, nagging, and consequences such as “time out”). Some …
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