1. PCD Objective 2.02 Children’s Safety KEY TERMS

2. What is a safe, secure environment for children?

3. safety needs A basic need for the sense of security

4. freedom from danger Feeling free from harm

5. sense of security A feeling of being safe

6. Safe In an unharmed, uninjured, or undamaged condition

7. Secure Untroubled by feelings of fear or doubt

8. secure environment A surrounding or situation where harm, damage, or loss is unlikely

9. Ways to PREVENT Accidents & Injuries

10. Childproofing To make something safe for children to use To keep something safe so it is not damaged by children

11. Firearms A portable weapon that fires ammunition such as a pistol or rifle

12. food allergies An immune system response to a food that the body perceives as harmful

13. food poisoning Results from eating foods that contain bacteria or their toxins

14. Suffocation To deprive somebody of air or prevent somebody from breathing

15. lead poisoning A medical condition caused by toxic levels of the metal lead in the blood

16. Asbestos Hazardous material  may be found in homes build prior to 1978  leads to asthma, breathing problems, and lung cancer

17. electronic devices Computer, Ipod, Cell Phones etc.

18. physical safety Free from bodily harm

19. Internet safety Rules for the safe use of the Internet for children

20. Specific crises

21. domestic violence Violence within the home  physical violence  sexual violence  threats and intimidation,  emotional abuse  denying of finances

22. world events Things that happen once in a while but are major events

23. How can children made feel more secure during crises?

24. Communication The exchange of information between people ▫Speaking ▫Writing ▫using signs or behavior

25. Actions Doing something in order to achieve a purpose

26. United Way A national network of local organizations ▫work to advance the common good ▫focus on education, income and health

27. Red Cross International Organization ▫provides medical care to those in wars and natural disasters

28. Social Services government agency that provides social services to individuals or a community

29. Employment Security Commission An agency that helps people find jobs

30. Health Department provides medical care to people who cannot afford medical help

31. Faith-based groups Group that provides ▫financial support ▫Spiritual support ▫ volunteer and community support