From Curiosity to Concern - Sexualised Behaviour & Navigating a Complex Digital World: Equipping Adults and Responding Effectively

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.