2. Lesson 1 Personal Safety Are you safety conscious? Simple safety habits that you practice every day can decrease your exposure to risk.

3. Lesson 1 Identify behaviors and strategies that enhance personal safety. Demonstrate ways of avoiding and reducing threatening situations. Examine strategies for promoting safety at home and in the community. In this lesson, you’ll learn to: Lesson Objectives

4. Lesson 1 Your Protective Factors Individual and Social Protective Factors Against Violence

5. Lesson 1 Strategies for Staying Safe Taking Precautions and Developing Safety Habits In addition to strengthening your protective factors, there are behaviors you can practice to stay safe. These actions include: Taking precautions against risky situations. Developing safety habits.

6. Lesson 1 Smart Precautions Strategies for Staying Safe Avoid unsafe areas. Don’t carry your wallet or purse in a conspicuous, easy-to- grab place. Avoid walking alone at night in dark alleys. Let your family know where you’re going and when you’ll return. Do not get into an elevator alone with a stranger. Do not hitchhike or give rides to hitchhikers.

7. Lesson 1 Body Language and Self Defense Strategies for Staying Safe Body Language Self-Defense Body languageBody language such as making direct eye contact and using a strong voice demonstrates that: You are in charge of your safety. You have a right to be safe and secure.

8. Lesson 1 Mental Strategies Through words and actions, assertive people show that they are not easy targets.assertive They are proactive in protecting their health and safety. Strategies for Staying Safe Law enforcement officials often stress the importance of projecting self-confidence and assertiveness.

9. Lesson 1 Keeping Homes Safe Strategies for Staying Safe Lock doors with a bolt. Make sure windows have locks. Do not tell unknown callers that you are home alone. Never open the door to someone you don’t know or trust. Don’t let strangers use your phone. Do not give out personal information over the telephone or computer.

10. Lesson 1 Making the Neighborhood Safer Safety in the Community Increased police patrol Neighborhood Watch programs After-school programs Improved lighting in parks and playgrounds

11. Lesson 1 Quick Review Q. List two ways to keep your home safe. Provide a short answer to the question given below. Click Next to view the answer.

12. Lesson 1 A. Some ways to keep your home safe: Lock doors with a bolt. Make sure windows have locks. Never open the door to someone you don’t know or trust. Do not tell unknown callers that you are home alone. Do not give out personal information over the telephone. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

13. Lesson 1 Provide a short answer to the question given below. Click Next to view the answer. Q. Define the term assertive. Quick Review

14. Lesson 1 Click Next to attempt another question. A. Being assertive means standing up for your rights and beliefs in firm but positive ways. Quick Review - Answer

15. Lesson 1 Provide a short answer to the question given below. Click Next to view the answer. Q. What is body language? Quick Review

16. Lesson 1 Click Next to attempt another question. A. Body language is nonverbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, and posture. Quick Review - Answer

17. Lesson 1 Provide a suitable analysis. How can involvement in community activities serve as a protective factor against violent behavior? Quick Review

18. Lesson 1 Body Language and Self Defense Key self-defense strategies can also protect you from becoming a victim of violence.self-defense Signing up for a self-defense class is an effective way to enhance your confidence and sense of preparedness. Body Language Self-Defense Strategies for Staying Safe

19. Lesson 1 Body Language and Self Defense Body Language Self-Defense Body languageBody language such as making direct eye contact and using a strong voice demonstrates that: You are in charge of your safety. You have a right to be safe and secure. Body language is nonverbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, behaviors, and posture. Strategies for Staying Safe

20. Lesson 1 Body Language and Self Defense Body Language Self-Defense Key self-defense strategies can also protect you from becoming a victim of violence.self-defense Signing up for a self-defense class is an effective way to enhance your confidence and sense of preparedness. Self- defense involves any strategy for protecting oneself from harm. Strategies for Staying Safe

21. Lesson 1 Mental Strategies Through words and actions, assertive people show that they are not easy targets.assertive They are proactive in protecting their health and safety. Strategies for Staying Safe Law enforcement officials often stress the importance of projecting self-confidence and assertiveness. Being assertive means standing up for your rights and beliefs in firm but positive ways.