After students review a fact sheet about child abuse and a scenario illustrating abuse they discuss ways of avoiding abuse by using refusal strategies.
Students practice refusal strategies in role plays and in writing responses to scenarios.
Students are reminded that when child abuse occurs, it is never the child's fault, and that trying to refuse may not prevent the actual abuse. About This Lesson Key Concepts Objectives Awareness of inappropriate behavior, including inappropriate touching How to stay safe Students will identify abusive situations. Students will demonstrate refusal techniques to help protect themselves. Teaching Steps 1.Students review fact sheet. Discuss ways to say no.