Story context
A supportive friend listens and helps the person reach safe support.
A friend does not investigate, confront relatives or organise a rescue.
Understand the idea
Privacy matters, but safety concerns should be shared carefully with somebody able to help. Do not post details online or promise dangerous secrecy.
Think, don’t disclose
A fictional situation
Educational scenario: A friend is frightened about a planned trip and asks you never to tell anyone.
Keep your answer about the fictional situation. You never need to discuss your own life or family.
Notice · Question · Reconsider
Freeze the story.
Do not decide what should happen yet. First, separate what the story tells you from what you think may be true.
Reflect privately
You may think silently, write privately or pass.
- What can a friend say without promising secrecy?
- Who are safe adults in a school or college?
Lesson summary
Be a bridge to safe help—not an investigator.
Optional extension: Create a ‘safe friend’ card using fictional examples.