Summary
Protective Behaviours has a range of applications. It is currently used in schools and by a wide range of community groups. The principles, themes and strategies of Protective Behaviours apply to people of all ages, cultural backgrounds and levels of ability. Everyone can use Protective Behaviours in all aspects of their life.
What can you do?
1. Find out more about the program by organising a Protective Behaviours presentation for your school or community group by contacting your local police 'Crime Prevention Coordinator'.
2. Internalise the themes and concepts by:
- Identifying and listening to your own early warning signs and developing strategies to feel safe.
- Developing your own personal network, periodically reviewing network members to maintain suitability.
- Considering safe options in everyday decision making (e.g. identifying the safest way to cross the road, manage stress, or to deal with some form of abuse). Remember while we make decisions for ourselves, we don’t have to make them by ourselves.
3. Promote Protective Behaviours by:
- Introducing the themes and concepts of Protective Behaviours to your children, students, friends and family through discussion and / or the use of appropriate literature and other resource materials.
Last Updated: 19/11/2009