Prevention & Education Service
Sexualised play, language, gestures, and behaviour can cause concern for adults, professionals, and whānau. Developmentally age-appropriate behaviours can sometimes become concerning or harmful, requiring calm, informed adult guidance. Every behaviour offers a teaching moment to clarify and reinforce safe, respectful touch.
Service overview
Stop’s Prevention and Education service delivers workshops, online training, and webinars to help professionals respond effectively. Participants learn to:
- Understand context and intent behind behaviour
- Respond calmly and appropriately
- Recognise when behaviour may cause harm
- Use practical tools and language
- Make informed decisions and know when to seek support
With over 30 years’ experience, Stop’s skilled clinicians support professionals across education, community, and social service sectors—building confidence and contributing to a community free from sexual harm. Contact us now.
Training for stakeholders and the community
We’ll explore your organisation’s needs, the learning outcomes you’re seeking, and any logistical considerations for delivering the training.
Based on our discussion, we’ll provide a tailored proposal outlining the training content, format, timing, and associated costs.
Our experienced facilitators deliver engaging, evidence-based sessions designed to equip your staff or students with practical knowledge and skills.
We encourage you to explore our online resources and stay in contact with us for any ongoing guidance, support, or questions.
Learn more about our Education and Training Workshops
We’ll explore your organisation’s needs, the learning outcomes you’re seeking, and any logistical considerations for delivering the training.
Based on our discussion, we’ll provide a tailored proposal outlining the training content, format, timing, and associated costs.
Our experienced facilitators deliver engaging, evidence-based sessions designed to equip your staff or students with practical knowledge and skills.
We encourage you to explore our online resources and stay in contact with us for any ongoing guidance, support, or questions.
Tamariki / children
We recognise the complex nature and presentation of sexualised play and behaviours, and as a result we offer both tailored interactive in-person training/workshops and online webinars; with examples below of some of the common themes:
- Talking about sexualised behaviour: child-friendly language and strategies
- Recognising age-expected and concerning behaviours
- Responding to disclosures safely and effectively
- Considering intent, trauma, and exposure to explicit material
- Engaging and supporting tamariki, whānau, and professionals
Rangatahi / Adolescents
Our specialist clinicians in the Adolescent Service, alongside the Prevention Education Team,offer in-person or online training and workshops for professionals working with rangatahi. Stepping into conversations confidently and with the right tools, is crucial when addressing adolescents’ sexualised behaviour.
For further learning, visit PressPause (www.presspause.co.nz) — an interactive, evidence-informed hub created by Stop with community and sector partners. It helps adults and professionals understand, recognise, and respond to concerning sexualised behaviour, with topics covering, boundaries, online behaviour, pornography, sexualised language, explicit content and unwanted sexual touch.
Each topic provides clear guidance, practical strategies, and curated tools to recognise concerning behaviour, build confidence, navigate complex conversations, promote safer relationships, and support rangatahi as critical, mana-enhancing thinkers.
Pakeke/ Adults
Our specialist clinicians within the Adult Service, alongside the Prevention Education Team, offer in-person and online training and workshops for professionals working with adults. We partner with sectors including residential services, faith-based communities, and social services to build understanding and confidence in responding effectively to sexual harm.
These sessions explore factors contributing to risk, challenge common myths, and develop skills to engage safely with adults who have harmed or may harm sexually.
Participants gain practical tools and evidence-informed knowledge to:
- Strengthen protective factors in practice and communities
- Recognise early signs of concern
- Know when and how to refer for specialist support
Talk to us Today
If you would like to know more or talk to our friendly staff, please give us a call on 03 353 0257 or fill out our Contact Us form.
Our free service protects and respects our client’s privacy, both in terms of face-to-face contact and client records. All enquiries are confidential.