Protective Behaviours Awareness Workshop

This workshop is designed to provide attendees with an introduction to the international personal safety program - Protective Behaviours, with a view to maximising their personal safety and the safety of their own children and/or children and young people in their care.

Topics
On completion of the workshop participants will have gained an understanding of:

• The dynamics of child sexual abuse.
• PB definition, history and core philosophies.
• Theme 1: “We all have the right to feel safe all the time”.
• Theme 2: “We can talk with someone about anything no matter what it is”.
• Benefits of PB.
• PB resources and referrals.

What is Protective Behaviours?
Protective Behaviours (PB) is an international personal safety program with the aim to empower people of all ages to prevent and stop violence and abuse through the development of problem-solving, communication and networking skills. PB was introduced to Australia by the Victoria Police Service in 1985 as a child abuse prevention and early detection program. Since this time PB has been successfully adapted to suit people of all ages in particular vulnerable groups including children, seniors, people with disabilities and victims of crime. PB superseded the “Stranger Danger” program in the early 1990’s, as Stranger Danger failed to address the vast majority of child abuse (approximately 90%) which is perpetrated by a person known to the child. Based on recognising and responding to our feelings of safety, whether the threat is perpetrated by a known or unknown person, ourselves or an outside influence. Such threats include physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse, neglect, school or workplace bullying, peer pressure, self ham, substance abuse, suicide, abduction attempts and even being lost or injured. The program is widely endorsed and promoted by education, Police, health and welfare departments in Australian states and territories. It is the only personal safety program to receive endorsement from the National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN). In Queensland, PB has been endorsed by the Queensland Police Service and Education Queensland, which supports the inclusion of the program in school curriculum.

Who should attend:
Parents, Carers, Teachers, Social Workers, Counsellors, Support Workers, Child Protection Workers, Community Workers, Childcare Providers, Youth Workers and Club Leaders.

About your presenter:
Alex Collins is a qualified Professional Counsellor and Trainer with over ten years experience in the psycho-education, individual and family therapy.  A native from South America (Uruquay) Alex is passionate about educating professionals in subjects ranging from therapeutic approaches to general well-being.

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