Hosted by Violence Free North Canterbury, with expert presenters from Tāima Kōrero and STOP, this engaging workshop will help equip community support professionals with practical tools to respond to sexualised behaviour, support whānau, and build digital resilience in tamariki and rangatahi.

Throughout this workshop, our expert presenters will explore:

Understanding Sexualised Behaviour Across Developmental Stages
What’s typical vs. concerning behaviour; interpreting intent behind behaviours
Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Practice
How trauma impacts behaviour; integrating kaupapa Māori and whānau-centered approaches
Responding Safely and Effectively as Professionals
Language, boundaries, calm interventions, and best-practice processes
Engaging with Whānau and Caregivers
Supporting, educating, and partnering with whānau in a non-judgemental way
Having Safe and Constructive Conversations
Talking with tamariki, caregivers, and colleagues about sexualised behaviour
Digital Influences on Sexual Development
Role of pornography, AI, social media, and porn-producing apps
Recognising and Responding to Porn Exposure
Symptoms, triage questions, and immediate response strategies
Reducing the Impact of Pornography on Youth
Practical prevention and intervention strategies for whānau and professionals
Equipping Tamariki and Rangatahi with Tools for Digital Resilience
Teaching consent, body autonomy, and critical digital literacy
Accessing and Sharing Supportive Resources
Online tools and resources for professionals, whānau, and young people

This workshop is ideal for:

Community support professionals working with tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau, including social workers, youth workers, educators, and health practitioners.
Frontline staff in schools, community organisations, health services, and communities of faith, who encounter sexualised behaviour or digital safety concerns.
Anyone supporting whānau impacted by trauma, pornography exposure, or digital influences, and wanting to respond in a culturally responsive, trauma-informed way.

Numbers for this workshop are limited. Please register early to avoid disappointment.
Registrations close 29 August 2025.
Morning tea and lunch provided.

We would like to inform all attendees that photographs and videos may be taken throughout this workshop. These images and recordings may be used for promotional purposes, including on Waimakariri District Council's website, social media, and other marketing materials.

If you have any concerns or prefer not to be included in these photos or videos, please contact community@wmk.govt.nz

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.