Listening to Families Videos

Betty Gallagher Team Leader Children’s services and Lyn Jansen Prevention Education Lead from Stop Services explain that there are a number of guidelines in relation to what is age expected. Lyn notes a number of factors that would raise concern. Betty talks about context and the level of intrusion that occurs.

Betty Gallagher Team Leader Children’s services and Lyn Jansen Prevention Education Lead both from Stop Services talk about the way that the team work with children with disabilities. Betty notes the use of play when she interacts with the children. Lyn talks about the importance of having safe adults in their lives.

Betty Gallagher Team Leader Children’s services and Lyn Jansen Prevention Education Lead both from Stop Services note the importance of starting early. Lyn suggests that the conversation starts with a child when they are a baby. They note there is a wide variation in the way that families approach this – there is no right or wrong. Betty confirms that earlier is better.

Betty Gallagher Team Leader Children’s services and Lyn Jansen Prevention Education Lead both from Stop Services note that language is important. Lyn explains that some activity may be age expected but not appropriate. She refers to a booklet on the Stop website. Betty also talks about age expected and the importance of context.

Betty Gallagher Team Leader Children’s services and Lyn Jansen Prevention Education Lead both from Stop Services note the importance of not making assumptions. They talk about slowing down and getting the context. They also note the importance of having a safe space to have discussions.

Resources

Websites

A community free from sexual harm | Stop

https://www.stop.org.nz/

NSPCC – The UK Children’s Charity

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/

Books:

My Body my Taonga - Rosalind Harrison & Susan Simpson

Good Pictures Bad Pictures (jr) - Kristen A. Jenson