FEEL SAFE, BE SAFE: PROTECTIVE STRATEGIES
Are you looking for resources to complement the Goodstart Early Learning Feel Safe, Be Safe Protective Strategies Kit?
Reading is a wonderful way to start conversations. Books that use simple explanations, questions, prompts and reminders accompanied by beautiful illustrations create opportunities for conversations to emerge beyond the words on the page. With over 60 books available, you’re sure to find the perfect resource to support you!
Why choose eSafeKids resources?
Our carefully curated books and resources are aligned with Goodstart Early Learning’s key learning areas.
Engaging and age-appropriate
Supports Educators and Parents/Caregivers to engage in meaningful
conversations about Body Safety, Protective Behaviours and so much more!
Let’s work together to keep kids safe, explore our recommended resources here!
Recommended Books & Resources
Books & Resources
Reading with children provides an opportunity to teach vital life skills in a child friendly, fun, age and stage appropriate way. Reading books that are meaningful can have a lasting impact. Selecting books with teachable moments and content can assist you to discuss a wide range of topics, particularly those that are sometimes tricky and sensitive.
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Prevalence of Child Abuse in Australia
Findings from the 2023 Australian Child Maltreatment Study indicate 62.2% of the Australian population has experienced at least one type of child maltreatment. Exposure to domestic violence was the most common form of maltreatment, followed by physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse and neglect.
Australian children experienced child sexual abuse
More than 1 in 3 girls experience child sexual abuse
Almost 1 in 5 boys experience child sexual abuse
Teaching children Protective Behaviours and Body Safety in age and developmentally appropriate ways doesn't take away a child's innocence, it helps to protect it.
To prevent abuse, reduce violence and promote safety and wellbeing, protective behaviours education focuses on developing life skills of empowerment, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, problem solving, help seeking, persistence and assertiveness.
Learn more about Protective Behaviours.
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eSafeKids acknowledges the lifelong trauma of abuse experienced by
victims, survivors and their families. Society failed to protect, believe and respond justly to children, young people and adult victim survivors.