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Objectives
Students will:
- Analyze real‑world style scenarios to determine safe and appropriate responses.
- Understand the difference between anonymous reporting, trusted‑adult conversations, and non‑reportable events.
- Discuss the value of anonymity, including reducing peer pressure, stigma, and fear of retaliation.
Materials
- Student Worksheet: Link
Learning Activities
Introduction
- Ask students: “Think of a time someone needed help but didn’t feel comfortable asking. What made it hard?”
- Share a few voluntaries (optional, no personal details).
Scenario Sort Activity
- In small groups or individually, have students complete the student worksheet that has them sort scenarios into anonymous reporting, trusted‑adult conversations, and non‑reportable events.
Class Discussion
Bring class back together. Discuss:
- “How do we decide when anonymity is important?”
- “Why might someone hesitate to report a serious concern?”
- “What’s the difference between “snitching” and supporting safety?”
- “What are the risks of NOT reporting?”
Highlight anonymity benefits:
- Protecting the reporter
- Encouraging honesty
- Stopping harm early
Optional Exit Ticket
Have students complete one of the following sentence stems:
- “Anonymity is important because…”
- “One scenario that felt challenging to categorize was…”
- “One thing I learned about staying safe at school is…”