1) The document provides safety tips for interacting with animals, dealing with bullies, and avoiding improper touching. 2) When encountering animals, remain still and move away slowly if an animal approaches; if attacked, curl into a ball and play dead. For bullies, tell trusted adults who can address the bullying. 3) The document defines private parts and states that any touching of private parts without permission is improper.

1. Protecting Yourself
From Harm

2. Safety from Animals

3. •A pet is an animal that you care for
and keep as a companion.

4. •Stray animals are those that are
homeless.

5. Here are the basic rules to remember to be safe with
animals.
1. Never go near an animal that looks sick.
2. Do not just touch or go near animals that are not
usually kept as pets.

6. 3. If a strange animal comes near you, remain still. If you can,
move away slowly. Do not move quickly. Do not also run
away. The animal might run after you.
4. If an animal attacks you, curl your body into a ball. Protect
your head and neck with your arms. You can also play dead.
Usually the animal loses interest and moves away.

7. 5. Wash your hands thoroughly after touching any
animal, even a pet.
6. If an animal bites or scratches you, immediately clean
the wound with soap and water. Have yourself checked
immediately by a doctor.

8. Safety from Bullying

9. •A bully is a person who hurts or harms
others who are weaker or smaller than
him or her. He or she does this
repeatedly.

10. There are different ways bullies treat their victims.
• A bigger child may repeatedly hit, push, or trip a smaller one.
• Some bullies ask for money.
• They threaten to hurt their victims if they do not get what they
want.
• Name- calling, making fun of the looks of their victims, and
continuous teasing are other ways of bullying.

11. If someone is bullying you, do not be afraid to
speak up. Tell your parents, your teachers, or other
trusted adults about the bullying. Do the same if
you see someone being bullied.

12. These adults will talk to the bully and let him
or her understand that
1. it is wrong to hurt people in any way; and
2. If he or she hurts someone, he or she will be
punished.

13. Safety from Improper Touching

14. A good touch makes you feel loved and happy.
It makes you feel safe and good.

15. A bad touch makes you feel uncomfortable and
frightened. It also makes you feel bad.

16. The parts of your body that are covered by your
clothes are your private parts. A touch on your
private parts by someone else without your
permission is a bad touch.