What type of injuries should students be protected from?

• A. Physical and mental
• B. Physical and emotional
• C. Emotional and mental
• D. Physical only

Answer: (C)

Safeguarding students includes shielding them from emotional and mental injuries, because these harms can derail learning and development even when there’s no visible physical harm. When students experience bullying, exclusion, chronic stress, or trauma, their confidence, focus, and relationships suffer, making it harder to participate in class and grow. Building a safe school climate with clear anti-bullying policies, accessible counseling, and strong peer and staff support helps prevent these injuries and strengthens resilience. While physical safety is important, the focus here is on non-physical harms that deeply affect well-being, so emotional and mental injuries are the key concern.