Glossary
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A.C.T.
A safety strategy that helps you advocate for others; “Ask, Care, Tell.”
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Cyber-Grooming
Using electronic media and the Internet to contact kids and form secret relationships to can lead to abuse.
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Cyber-Safety Plan
A plan for the safe and responsible use of the Internet, social media, and communication technology.
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Disclosure
Telling a trusted adult when something unsafe is happening to you or someone else.
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Grooming
The process an unsafe adult uses to build trust and draw someone into a secret relationship for the purpose of abusing them.
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Personal Power
The tools we have to help us make safe decisions that help ourselves and others.
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Red Flags
The warning signs that alert us to unsafe situations.
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Safe vs. Unsafe Relationships
In a safe relationship there is a balance of power where healthy boundaries are protected; the relationship is positive, rational, productive, and supportive. In an unsafe relationship there is an imbalance of power that results in one person being controlled and manipulated by another person; boundaries are not respected, resulting in a destructive and negative relationship.
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S.A.F.E.
A safety strategy that helps remind you to speak up when you need help; Seek help, trusted Adults, Face your Fears, Energize your personal power.
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Self-Esteem
Confidence in one’s own worth; positive thoughts and feelings about oneself.
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Think Feel Act (TFA)
TFA stands for Think, Feel, Act. Think about a situation, how it makes you Feel, and what Action you should take to keep yourself safe.
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Unsafe Secrets
An unsafe secret is one that makes you feel confused, “icky,” or not quite right, and that you are told not to share. Never keep an unsafe secret.