Rape Prevention Education also delivers the ACC-funded nation wide initiative - Mates & Dates. The Mates and Dates programme was developed by experts in consultation with young people who were asked what they want to talk about and learn, with the aim of preventing sexual violence in communities.

The programme runs from years 9 to 13, using five modules to develop skills on communicating, understanding consent, building healthy and respectful relationships and how to support each other. Mates and Dates builds on knowledge from year to year, with specific activities and knowledge tailored for each year level. In 2017, RPE delivered 223 Mates & Dates workshops in Auckland with expansion in 2018 and 2019.

"It was really good to learn how to be in tricky situations and what to do if you need help. Also about when you can and can’t give consent, and if you should or not" - STUDENT

For more information, visit the ACC Mates and Dates website HERE