You have been learning about specific strategies for keeping safe and not becoming a target, at school, on the street and on the Internet. We have talked about staying alert, walking with confidence, dating abuse, sexual assault, internet safety, sexting, and password safety. SARSSM also spoke to you about sexual assault. This included a lesson focusing on stereotyping, the victim as well as the rapist. The perpetrator is always responsible, not the victim. You learned about the importance of supporting the victim not the perpetrator. We often tend to let our emotions lead us instead of common sense. We need to listen to our instincts. If it doesn't feel or seem right, it probably isn't. Remember it takes the average person at least three minutes to figure out what to do in a crisis situation and by that time he/she could be a statistic. It is important to have a plan. I am hoping that you now have a plan. CommentsCheyenne Coombs Fri, 01 May 2009 07:58:04 By having a plan, you are pretty much keeping yourself safe. If you have a plan you will be prepared and know what to do when and if that time comes where you have to act upon. Since the human mind takes 3 minutes to comprehend what is happening and actually make a decision, you will be prepared to make the right choice. By having a plan, you can keep yourself physically healthy because you won't have to be put in that situation and can prevent anything from happening to you. Emotionally safe because if you don't have a plan than you are more likely to become stressed and confused and might make the decision that you know isn't the right one. jacob Fri, 01 May 2009 08:07:32 yea like have a plan. observe ur surroundings. and i know there are guys out there who think they can protect them selves and think that they are strong. but u never know wats coming. hope for the best,plan for the worst Lyndsay L. Fri, 01 May 2009 08:10:46 Having a plan can make a great difference. When in a dangerous situation it takes about three minutes for the average person to know what to do. You can become stressed and panic. Three minutes could make a difference and you might be too late. If you have a plan you do not need those three minutes. A plan keeps you safe physically and mentally/emotionally. Brianna Woodward Fri, 01 May 2009 08:11:41 You should have a plan because it could save your life, or save you from living your life with regret. If you have a plan, you will know what to do in an emergency situation. It takes a person at least 3 minutes to figure out what to do in an emergency situation. So you could save yourself some time by already knowing what to do. If you are walking, especially if it's dark outside, you should bring someone with you that you trust. Because if someone were to attack you, you could ask the person walking with you to either call for help or save you. Although if you are that friend, you shouldn't put your life at risk, you should call for help. Having a plan would help your health triangle too. If you know ahead of time that you will refuse drugs or alcohol, you will have better physical health. If you avoid dark places, you will have a better chance of not getting raped, saving your mental health from lots of regret. It's nice to have good social health and socialize with your friends, but keep yourself save while you're there. Brian Tue, 05 May 2009 07:42:19 Cheyenne Coombs Tue, 05 May 2009 07:43:50 Yea. I agree with Bri for her reasoning. It WOULD make sense to bring someone with you because if not, 9 times out of 10 you'd probably lose against the attacker! Brianna Woodward Tue, 05 May 2009 07:45:19 I agree with Cheyenne, as long as you have a plan and you don't put yourself at as much risk without a plan. By keeping yourself safe, you keep your health triangle safe. Cheyenne Coombs Tue, 05 May 2009 07:45:39 I also agree with Lyndsay because 3 really DOES make a difference! Lyndsay L. Tue, 05 May 2009 07:45:45 I agree with Cheyenne and Brianna Brianna Woodward Tue, 05 May 2009 07:46:40 I agree with Lyndsay because you should always have a plan. Nazra Z Tue, 05 May 2009 07:51:01 I agree with all of you. 3mins can make a big difference. If you have a plan you wont need those 3mins because you all ready know what to do and are prepared. :D Savanah Tue, 05 May 2009 07:51:32 I agree with cheyenne because she summed up what i was going to say. emily Tue, 05 May 2009 07:51:42 having a plan is a good way to go and i agree with Brianna and with cheyenne Natalie Tue, 05 May 2009 07:58:57 I agree with all of the above. If you are caught in a difficult situation and can't decide what to do, having a plan ahead of time can make a big difference for your safety. Cheyenne Coombs Tue, 05 May 2009 07:59:38 Wow! thanks guys for agreeing with me so much! appreciate it! Lol! ;D Leave a Reply | Author Mrs. WelchTake your time, and really think about this question. I am looking forward to your answers! This is not an easy question. Please remember to be respectful and considerate of other peoples’ points of view. Any posts containing inappropriate language or material that does not relate to this blog will be deleted. Let's keep this blog going! You can comment on what your peers have to say. Have fun! ArchivesMarch 2009 Categories |
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