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McGruff McGruff says: 'Hey Kids! Fill in the blanks below using the words in the word bank. Each word is used only once.'
  police officers, hurt, secret, fast
little mouse Sometimes kids are touched by adults in ways that make them feel weird. The adult may be someone in the family, a friend, or a stranger. Even if the adult says to keep it a , kids should ask for help.
little mouse If someone touches your body parts that are covered by your bathing suit say "NO!" and get away . Tell an adult you trust. If that person doesn't believe you, keep telling until someone does.
little mouse Kids who are abused are not alone. Lots of children have gotten help. There are lots of grown-ups who can help you if you have a problem: parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, elders, teachers, , and coaches.
little mouse You have right to be safe. Other people don't have a right to you.
   
What if your friend comes to you and says that her uncle sometimes touches her and she feels strange. You should... (click on the circle to the left of the correct letter.)
A. Tell her to stop making up stories.
B. Tell her to ignore it and the problem will go away.
C. Tell her to talk to a trusted adult, like a parent, an aunt, or a grandparent. Remind her that it is not her fault, but she needs to get help.
 
 
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