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Life Skills
Section 4: Skills for Life and Work
Module 2:

Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse

What You'll Learn?

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

Understand what sexual exploitation and abuse mean.
Identify unsafe situations and power misuse.
Learn how to report and seek help safely.
Promote respect and accountability in relationships.
Materials
Scenario handout “Aisha’s Concern”
Reporting map worksheet
Flipchart
Markers
Helpline posters (199, 1313)

Methodology

  • Scenario-based discussion
  • Role-plays
  • Group reflection
  • Visual mapping

Introduction

PSEA addresses the misuse of power and trust for sexual gain. It helps students recognize unsafe behaviours such as inappropriate touching, offers of gifts, or manipulative attention. Adolescents learn that both boys and girls can experience exploitation, often from people they depend on. Such acts are violations of rights and laws under the Children’s Act (2005) and Sexual Offences Act (2013). Learners explore the difference between healthy relationships and coercive ones, identify trusted adults, and understand that reporting is protection, not betrayal.

Activities

Activity 1: Scenario — “Aisha’s Concern”

Aisha’s teacher offers her gifts and private meetings. She tells her mother, who reports to the principal.

  • Who acted responsibly?
  • Why is reporting important?

Activity 2: Yes–No–Unsure Game

Respond to safety scenarios and explain your reasoning.

Activity 3: Community Reporting Map

Create a visual map of trusted adults and child protection offices.

Activity 4: Drama

Groups act out scenes showing consent, respect, and accountability.

Key Ideas

SEA:Abuse of power for sexual gain.
Consent:Voluntary agreement without pressure.
Trust & Accountability:Adults must protect children, not exploit them.

Key Messages

  • SEA is never acceptable.
  • Reporting abuse shows courage.
  • Respect and boundaries protect everyone.

Assessment and Reflection

AreaTool / MethodExamples / Indicators
KnowledgeQuiz / oral discussionDefine SEA; identify unsafe situations and two reporting pathways (199 or 1313).
AttitudesReflection journal / discussionExpresses respect and zero tolerance for abuse; values boundaries and safety.
Skills / BehaviourRole-play / observationDemonstrates how to say “No,” seek help, and report appropriately.
Follow-upOne-week reviewThe teacher checks that students remember helpline numbers and display awareness posters in class.

Finished this lesson? Mark it complete, then try the practice questions.