Welcome to the simulation titled Safe & Caring Schools For Parents & Caregivers. This is a transcript of the simulation designed for screenreaders.
This virtual simulation was designed to help reduce school violence through recognition of concerning behaviors and open communication between students and adults.
PIC 0: The titlecard with the words “Encouraging Open Communication” is displayed with two speech bubble icons on top. The screen fades to Priya, a mother, appearing in a living room background.
PRIYA: Hi, I’m Priya. Or as my daughter Cara calls me, Mom. I’ve worked really hard to get her to think of me as someone she can talk to, someone who will listen to her concerns, both small and large.
I want my daughter to see me as a confidant and someone she can trust, someone she knows she can come to unconditionally for help or support, someone to share her ups and downs with, someone who will work with her to help her cope with the challenges and stressors she faces.
PIC 1: Next to Priya, a graphic circle appears. Inside are the words: “Help & Support: Help them cope with challenges and stressors.” Above is an icon of two speech bubbles.
And when we support our children in this way, they are more likely to come to us with concerns.
That doesn’t just mean when she’s struggling, but also when others are struggling, especially someone who may be at risk to themselves or others.
Trust leads to open communication. Laying the groundwork for our children to share all types of concerns. This type of sharing helps to keep all our children safe.
PIC 2: Inside the graphic circle, the words change to “Trust leads to open communication.”
PIC 3: Afterwards, the screen centers and zooms in on Priya.
For example, let’s take this moment I had with Cara. We were driving home from school, and I could tell something was wrong.
PRIYA: (Priya drives along. Cara looks out the window.) How was school today? Learn anything interesting?
CARA: (distant) Yeah no, it was fine..
PRIYA: (Priya glances over at Cara's face and looks a little concerned.)
PRIYA: Uh oh, someone's mad.
CARA: Huh?
PRIYA: What'd I do this time?
CARA: You didn't do, it's not about you. Just had a weird day.
PRIYA: Do you want to grab a latte on the way home? I know those always make you smile.
CARA: (not convinced) I guess.
PRIYA: Or maybe that won't totally fix it.
PRIYA: (Priya drives along. Cara looks out the window.) How was school today? Learn anything interesting?
CARA: (distant) Yeah, no, it was fine..
PRIYA: (Priya glances over at Cara's face and looks a little concerned.)
PRIYA: You seem quiet. What's on your mind?
CARA: I don't know. My day was kinda weird.
PRIYA: Weird?
CARA: Yeah.
POWERS: What’s up? I can tell something’s bothering you. How can I help?
CARA (shrugs) Yeah. I don't know.
POWERS: I want to hear about it.
CARA (nods) I'm sorry, I'm probably just paranoid or something. Don't even, don't worry about it.