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Be Safe: Right to Be Safe Social Story

Overview

This resource, part of the Be Safe resource collection focused on the prevention of sexual abuse and assault, provides information about an individual's right to be safe.

A smiling boy stands in the center of the image.

I have the right to be safe.

A smiling boy stands to the left of an adult woman who says,

People should help me learn how to stay safe.

A girl standing to the right of a boy says,

It is not okay for people to take my money or any of my things unless I say it is okay.

A girl standing to the right of a boy says,

It is not okay for people to yell at me or make fun of me.

A girl hits a boy standing on the left. He says,

It is not okay for people to hit me or hurt me.

A girl standing next to a boy touches the boy's private parts and says,

It is not okay for people to touch me in my private parts.

A girl standing to the right of a boy says,

It is not okay for people to stop me from being safe.

A worried-looking boy standing to the left of a girl says,

If someone is making me feel bad, I have the right to tell people.

A worried boy stands in the center of the image holding a phone and says,

I can tell a family member by calling (____) ____-_______

A worried boy stands in the center of the image holding a phone and says,

I can tell a friend by calling (____) ____-_______

A worried boy stands holding a phone and says,

I can tell my doctor by calling (____) ____-_______

A police officer stands in the center of the image with the text

I can tell the police by calling 911.

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.