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Safe and protected

             “The most important thing for a child is to feel safe and secure. If that has been taken away from the child, it is up to the parents and adults to bring them back to being children again,” UNICEF

Every kid has the basic need to be loved and protected, to feel safe and to be able to enjoy childhood. Adults need to try their best to ensure that the children are happy and healthy through positive messages about themselves. Adults also need to help children to manage how they feel and express their feelings when they want to: love and support is what is going to help children the most. The only challenge would be:  who to call and where to go.

How to find a Safe Adult

We must help the kid to think about the people he/she trust and feel safe around them. These people could be their: mum, dad, caregiver, adult friend, adult neighbor, grandma, grandad, teacher, auntie or uncle, or an older brother or sister.
​Then help them to think about
 other people who he/she may not know but you think he/she can be a Safe Adult because of the job that they do. They may be: policemen or women, the welfare coordinator at school, the minister or leader of your church, temple or synagogue, his/hers parents' friends, his/ her friends' parents, a doctor.
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https://www.cardiniasafetnet.com.au/who-can-you-talk-to
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The Helping Hand: draw a hand and put the five trusted adults with their phone numbers in the fingers. 

To have a Safety/Emergency plan around is very useful:
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https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/safety-planner/

How to recognize a Protector

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https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/how-identify-safe-adult/
Here we share a few indicators that can help you to recognize a safe adult, he/she must be:
  • Thoughtful: the person actively listens to you and believes you when you tell them something.
  • Trustworthy: the person is dependable, a confidant and someone you feel comfortable talking to.
  • Respectful: the person is mindful and considerate of your feelings — and your boundaries.
  • Helpful: the person provides guidance and helps you find solutions to problems.
  • Caring: the person does what’s best for you, puts you first and cares about your mental and emotional well-being and physical safety.

How to find a shelter if you are an adult

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Every shelter and safe housing program is different, but their main purpose is for you to feel safe in a private location. They have no fees and offer support for children and adults.​ Your information will be private and will not be shared with other agencies unless you give your written permission. You will be asked to honor the privacy of other program participants by not discussing their names or situations with anyone else.
Shelters offer food, clothing, linens and toiletries.​

If you are in Canada and you need to find a shelter for you, call 2-1-1 or visit https://www.sheltersafe.ca/

How to find a shelter if you are a kid

Click HERE if you are in Canada
Si estás en Costa Rica da click AQUÍ
Si vives en México AQUÍ

​Have you heard about B.A.C.A. ?


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"Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. They exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. They stand ready to lend support to their wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. They work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children."
They are in 19 countries. If you want to know more about them please visit:   https://bacaworld.org/
Copyright 2016-2024. Terms and Conditions "World Hug Group Education Against Child Abuse" and "World Hug Foundation".
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        • Family Safety Rules
        • Safe and Protected
        • Self Care
      • Creativity >
        • Sue's Corner
        • Stay Creative with Juli B
      • Outdoor activities
    • Your Actions Matter >
      • Bystanders: Together Against Abuse
      • Safe vs Unsafe Person
      • Grooming
      • Holidays safety
      • Learn to say NO
    • Campaigns >
      • Safe Person Campaign
      • Safety Hand
      • Empowering kids Campaign
      • 5 Tips to Keep Kids Safe
      • Get Informed
    • WHG Talks
  • Emergency Contacts
    • Emergency Contacts Canada
    • Emergency Contacts Costa Rica
    • Emergency Contacts Mexico
  • How to help