The “You Have a Right To Feel Safe” Workbook is a free, printable personal safety resource developed by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to help children understand their right to feel safe, both in everyday life and in the context of mentoring relationships. Designed in a friendly, age-appropriate format, this workbook encourages open discussion about boundaries, trust, secrets, online safety, and how to ask for help.
Through interactive pages, relatable scenarios, and child-friendly language, the workbook teaches children to:
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Recognize when something feels wrong or uncomfortable
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Identify trusted adults they can talk to
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Understand the difference between safe surprises and unsafe secrets
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Know what to do when an adult doesn’t listen or help right away
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Set and respect healthy boundaries
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Use their voice to say “no” and ask for help without fear
The workbook also includes sections on:
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Online safety rules (adapted from Netsmartz®), such as not sharing personal information or meeting people from the internet
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Real-world safety rules, including standing up for oneself, going places with friends, and telling an adult if something feels unsafe
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A “What If” game, helping children explore tricky situations and practice safe responses to peer pressure, uncomfortable contact, or inappropriate behavior
With activities like trust trees, word finds, and safety rules checklists, this tool is ideal for:
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Mentoring programs (like Big Brothers Big Sisters)
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School counsellors, social workers, and safeguarding teams
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Therapists and mental health practitioners
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Parents, carers, and youth workers supporting personal safety education
This is a child-friendly, empowering guide to personal safety, boundaries, online behavior, and trusting adults. Perfect for protective behaviors programs, SEL lessons, and safe relationship building.
