PCD

Objective 2.02 Children’s SafetyKEY TERMS

What is a safe, secure

environment for children?

safety needs•A basic need for the sense of security

freedom from danger•Feeling free from harm

sense of security•A feeling of being safe

Safe•In an unharmed, uninjured, or undamaged condition

Secure•Untroubled by feelings of fear or doubt

secure environment•A surrounding or situation where harm, damage, or loss is unlikely

Ways to PREVENT

Accidents & Injuries

Childproofing•To make something safe for children to use

•To keep something safe so it is not damaged by children

Firearms•A portable weapon that fires ammunition such as a pistol or rifle

food allergies•An immune system response to a food that the body perceives as harmful

food poisoning•Results from eating foods that contain bacteria or their toxins

Suffocation•To deprive somebody of air or prevent somebody from breathing

lead poisoning•A medical condition caused by toxic levels of the metal lead in the blood

Asbestos•Hazardous material

may be found in homes build prior to 1978

leads to asthma, breathing problems, and lung cancer

electronic devices•Computer, Ipod, Cell Phones etc.

physical safety•Free from bodily harm

Internet safety•Rules for the safe use of the Internet for children

Specific crises

domestic violence•Violence within the home

physical violencesexual violence threats and intimidation, emotional abuse denying of finances

world events•Things that happen once in a while but are major events

How can children made feel more secure during crises?

Communication•The exchange of information between people ▫Speaking▫Writing▫using signs or behavior

Actions•Doing something in order to achieve a purpose

United Way•A national network of local organizations ▫work to advance the common good

▫focus on education, income and health

Red Cross•International Organization ▫provides medical care to those in wars and natural disasters

Social Services•government agency that provides social services to individuals or a community

Employment Security Commission•An agency that helps people find jobs

Health Department•provides medical care to people who cannot afford medical help

Faith-based groups•Group that provides▫financial support▫Spiritual support▫ volunteer and community support