What are examples of protective Behaviours?

Examples are feeling safe or unsafe around a dog, or feeling safe or unsafe in the dark. Recognising the difference between feeling safe and unsafe is a crucial part of the protective behaviours program.

What is the protective Behaviours program?

The Protective Behaviours Consultancy Group of NSW Inc. is a not for profit community organization whose primary objective is to reduce the abuse of children and young people in our community. The Protective Behaviours program is an effective primary child abuse prevention strategy.

How do you teach protective behavior?

Teach children they have a right to say “no” to unwanted touch. Teach about privacy and help them identify the private parts of the body. Talk about the difference between ‘safe’ and ‘unsafe’ secrets. Encourage them to tell someone if they are confused or upset or if they have concerns or questions.

What is the circle concept stranger danger?

Stranger circle (do not touch circle) You should not kiss, cuddle, squeeze or hug someone you have never met before. Sometimes you might need to ask a Stranger in a Uniform for help (like a police officer or shop assistant).

What is an unsafe secret?

An unsafe secret is something that may make your child feel scared, frightened or worried about safety for themselves or a peer, according to Hardgrave. “We tell kids those aren’t secrets you can keep,” she said. “Those are unsafe secrets.

What are early warning signs protective Behaviours?

Early Warning Signs are our body’s way of telling us that we feel unsafe. They are our “fight, flight, or freeze” response….Early Warning Signs can be different for each person, and can include:

• sweaty palms.
• jelly legs.
• heart beating fast.
• butterflies in the tummy.
• goosebumps.
• wide eyes.

What are protective and risk behaviours?

Risk behaviours include eating unhealthy food which can lead to having an unhealthy lifestyle. Protective behaviours include have good attitudes towards the food choices made and eating healthy foods. The social health of an individual can lead form the physical or emotional health.

What are safe circles?

SAFE Circles provide youth with a safe space to connect with one another, build trust, show mutual respect, engage in dialogue, and foster a sense of belonging. SAFE Circles include 145 restorative prompts to promote equity, student voice, safety, and connection.

How do you make a safe circle?

You can take the following measures to create a safety circle for kids.

1. Talk to Your Kids for Anything Questionable. Everything can be resolved easily with communication.
2. Explain That No Body Secrets Are Allowed.
3. Encourage Their Boundaries and Privacy.
4. Provide Body Education From Young Age.
5. Let Them Know About Unsafe Touch.

What are some secrets to tell someone?

6 Secrets You Can Tell Your Friends, But Not Your Partner

• Secrets About Surprising Them. Giphy.
• Comparisons About Them & Exes.
• Anything That You’ve Agreed You Wouldn’t Share.
• Negative Feelings Or Thoughts About Their Parents.
• Strong Feelings Or Thoughts About Their Close Friends.
• Negative Thoughts Your Family Has About Them.

What is safe touch and unsafe touch?

Explain to your child that there are 3 kinds of touches. Explain to children that when you remove a splinter, you’re doing so to keep them healthy, which makes it a safe touch. Unsafe touches. These are touches that hurt children’s bodies or feelings (for example, hitting, pushing, pinching, and kicking).

Who is the protective behaviours consultancy group of NSW Inc?

The Protective Behaviours Consultancy Group of NSW Inc. is a not for profit community organization whose primary objective is to reduce the abuse of children and young people in our community. The Protective Behaviours program is an effective primary child abuse prevention strategy.

Is the child protection program based on protective behaviours?

Although our workshop aims and audience vary, all of our child protection workshops and programs are based on the internationally acclaimed Protective Behaviours Personal Safety Program. Understand they always have the right to say ‘NO’ even to adults.

Why do we need protective behaviours information session?

This Protective Behaviours information session advises parents/carers how to promote the safety and wellbeing of all children by providing tools, strategies and resources to reinforce the key themes and concepts. The session is designed to open the doorway to discussion and break down societal norms that can inhibit disclosures.

Why are protective behaviors important in the community?

Protective Behaviours develops personal safety skills that can be used by children, young people and adults to keep them safe and work towards reducing violence and abuse in the community.