Dear Parents,

This worksheet is designed to help you and your Scout discuss important safety topics from the “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide.” Please complete this worksheet together before the next meeting.

You can find the Parent’s guide at https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/100-014_WEB.pdf

1. Understanding Safe and Unsafe Situations

Read each situation with your Scout. Decide together if it is Safe or Unsafe and explain why.

A. You are walking home, and a stranger offers you a ride.
❏ Safe ❏ Unsafe
Why? ______________________________________________________

B. A family friend asks you to keep a secret from your parents.
❏ Safe ❏ Unsafe
Why? ______________________________________________________

C. You feel uncomfortable around an adult, but you don’t know why.
❏ Safe ❏ Unsafe
Why? ______________________________________________________

D. You get lost at a store. A police officer offers to help you find your parents.
❏ Safe ❏ Unsafe
Why? ______________________________________________________

2. Identifying Trusted Adults

Name three trusted adults you can talk to if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable.

3. Setting Personal Boundaries

Discuss and answer the following questions together.

A. What are some situations where you should say “No” to an adult?

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B. Why is it important to listen to your feelings about safety?

4. Role-Playing Responses

With your parent, practice how to respond in these situations. Write down what you would say.

A. Someone you don’t know asks you to come with them.
What would you say? _______________________________________

B. An adult touches you in a way that makes you uncomfortable.
What would you say? _______________________________________

C. A friend tells you they feel unsafe but don’t want to tell an adult.
What would you say? _______________________________________

5. Family Discussion

A. What is one thing you learned from this guide that will help keep you safe?

B. What can parents do to help you feel safe when you are not at home?

Parent Confirmation

I confirm that I have reviewed the “How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse” guide with my Scout.

Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________
Scout Name: ________________________________
Date: ________________________________

Thank you for taking the time to discuss these important topics with your Scout!

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