Knowledge and skills to help keep children safe.
‘Protective behaviours’ are the knowledge and skills that help people recognise, react to and report unsafe or risky situations.
Protective behaviours programs help us talk about safety and build personal safety skills. They are a key prevention strategy in addressing the problem of child abuse.
What is the Act for Kids Protective Behaviours Education Framework?
Act for Kids developed a simple yet comprehensive way to teach children and adults ways to help keep children safe. We developed a framework using the evidence of protective behaviours and our own research.
The Act for Kids Protective Behaviours Education Framework has two key themes:
The framework supports these two key themes using four focus areas known to increase children’s safety:
We talk about feelings and how our body reacts when we feel unsafe or are unsafe.
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We discuss safe and unsafe situations to help children make informed choices about their personal safety.
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We address consent, body autonomy, and safety rules regarding private body parts and types of touch.
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We help children build a network of safe adults to talk to about their safety.
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The visual aspects were great. We have referred back to the posters regularly after our sessions. The students enjoyed the worksheets and have been using the language regularly.
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You can download our Learn to Be Safe with Emmy & Friends resources.
Act for Kids is a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-led professional therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm. Through prevention, treatment, research, education and advocacy, we are committed to supporting thousands of children, young people and their families.
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