This workshop is for adults interested in deepening their understanding of consent to empower children and young people. We will discuss ways we can help children to know what safety looks and feels like, provide them with strong language skills to ask for help if they need it, and to identify the safe people in their life for support and protection. This workshop is intended for parents and guardians of children, but all are welcome!

Topics include:

An overview of the consent framework.
General awareness raising of sexual harm issues
Practical tips for teaching children about consent
Identifying grooming behaviours
Tips for online safety for children and young people
Responding to disclosures of harm
Q&A, including opportunities for anonymous questions

Learning outcomes:

Improved knowledge of supports available
Understanding of who/when/where/how sexual harm occurs in our community
Increased confidence to discuss sexual safety concepts with children and young people
Knowledge of consent within various contexts
Improved ability to destigmatize sexual topics and address the drivers of sexual harm

Our training’s are conducted in a respectful and non-judgemental manner, which recognises and celebrates diversity. We understand that there is likely to be a wide range of views, understandings and backgrounds among participants.