“My Media Safety Plan,” Friend, June 2023, 42.
My Media Safety Plan
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Activity page about media safety
Illustration by Mary Rojas
Having a plan will help you know exactly what to do when you see a bad picture or video.
Call it what it is.
Say, “This is a bad picture” or “That’s a bad video.” The Holy Ghost will help you know when a picture or video is not good. Trust your feelings.
When I see a bad picture or video, I will …
Turn away.
Click out. Turn off the computer. Walk away. Do whatever you have to do to get away from the bad picture.
If I am tempted to keep looking at a bad picture, I will …
Talk to a safe adult about what you saw and how you felt.
This can be a parent or another adult you trust. Don’t be scared! They love you and will help you.
When I see or hear something bad, I will talk to …