How to respond to abusive situations

19/12/2014

Life skills education is one of the essential values taught at Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) to help students adapt to the changes of both natural and social environment or to train them for the sense of vigilance and self-protection.

Life skills education is one of the essential values taught at Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) to help students adapt to the changes of both natural and social environment or to train them for the sense of vigilance and self-protection. Below are some of the common dangerous situations and useful reaction techniques, such as how to say “no” to temptation, how to manage themselves when getting lost or being kidnapped or abused. They are really useful and practical skills that parents can apply to guide their child(ren) with VAS’s support and cooperation.

 

Say no to the luring actions from strangers

“Abuse” is no longer a strange concept to both parents and students in our modern life. How can we minimize these situations at school? What can the students do when being abused? Please follow the below instructions.

Content

Do

Don’t

Preventing abuses

  • Dress discreetly
  • Keep a safe distance when faced with strangers
  • Say no to the luring actions from strangers (asking for help, giving gifts, taking to an empty place, etc.)
  • Stay home alone (unless necessary)
  • Let strangers get into the house without permission from parents
  • Stay In a closed room alone with a stranger
  • Talk to strangers over the phone about one’s being home alone

Coping with abuses

  • Be calm, determined, decisive
  • Cry / scream loudly to attract attention
  • Try to back away out of the abuser’s reach
  • Shake forcefully to escape
  • Tell the family to get timely reaction
  • Panic, worry
  • Listen to others’ instructions
  • Feel guilty, ashamed, have low self-esteem


(Sourse: VAS’ Life Skills Program)

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