What We Do
EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS
Rape Prevention Education delivers education programmes to young people in secondary schools, alternative education centres, teen parent units, residential spaces and youth justice centres in the greater Auckland area. We believe that education is the best strategy to prevent sexual violence in our communities. In 2017 we reached approximately 4,500 young people.
For any questions, queries or requests regarding our education programmes please contact our Programmes Coordinator.
OUR PROGRAMMES
BodySafe Tiaki Tinana, is an interactive secondary school programme that promotes healthy relationships by having open and supportive conversations about respectful relationships, sex and consent. The programme consists of four modules concentrating on consent, respect, support and active bystanding. School and student values are taken into consideration and included where appropriate. BodySafe is targeted towards year ten students, but has flexibility to be delivered to other year levels. In 2017, RPE delivered 638 standard BodySafe modules in secondary schools, 86 modules in alternative education spaces and 26 modules in teen parent units.
Each module is delivered by two experienced facilitators who utilise class discussions, group work, activities, videos, role plays and individual book work to engage the students. Students are also given the opportunity to talk privately with the facilitators if they choose to. Student wellbeing is of the utmost importance and our facilitators are committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Our BodySafe programme has been developed across a 10-15 year period. The programme is internally evaluated every six months to ensure it is effective, relevant and inclusive. In 2010 BodySafe was externally evaluated by Massey University, which showed BodySafe to be effective, valued by students, and of high quality. In 2017 we updated our resources to be more inclusive of diverse gender identities and sexualities.
What students are saying about the BodySafe programme:
“BodySafe programme is the best & also their staff. Keep doing what they do best.” – High school student, 2017
“It helped me understand more on BodySafe and we can help others if they have been through sexual violence.” – High school student, 2017
“I found the programme very helpful, I enjoyed learning about being a bystander and also learning about boundaries with our children. I found that useful as a young mum.” – Young parent, 2017
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Our “Dealing with Disclosures” workshop helps to educate professionals about the prevalence of sexual violence in Aotearoa, and equips them with skills on how to respond to disclosures of sexual violence. The workshop has been delivered successfully to teachers, community leaders, entertainment production companies and health professionals across Auckland, and is flexible to meet the needs of the group.
“Thoroughly enjoyed the presentation and utmost professionalism in delivery of a very sensitive topic.” – Professional Education workshop attendee, 2017
RPE COLLABORATIONS
There has been some people who have been fundamental to the development of RPE and continue to do incredible work in the sexual violence sector we want to acknowledge them here. Thank you so much for all you have given and all you continue to give for those who have been harmed and are seeking healing.
RPE CHAMPIONS
There has been some people who have been fundamental to the development of RPE and continue to do incredible work in the sexual violence sector we want to acknowledge them here. Thank you so much for all you have given and all you continue to give for those who have been harmed and are seeking healing.
BOOKINGS AND MORE INFORMATION
There is generally a high annual demand for our programmes so we encourage interested school staff to contact us as early as possible to ensure they can secure their preferred dates.
If you are interested in learning more about the programme and how it can work within your school please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to meet with school staff to discuss the benefits and dynamics of our programme.
For any questions, queries or requests please contact us at info@rpe.org.nz
Mates & Dates
Funding for ACC’s Mates & Dates programme has been now been discontinued.
We are able to offer other options. Please contact us to discuss.
