Protective Behaviours Southern Africa

30/09/2026

💛 *Another successful SAPSAC Conference!*

Last week, the SA Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (SAPSAC) hosted its two-day in-person conference in Johannesburg, featuring *26 outstanding presentations* and valuable research on the realities facing children and communities today.

We were grateful for the opportunity for *Protective Behaviours* to have a display table and to connect with so many people passionate about the safety and wellbeing of children.

While the research and presentations highlighted the devastating levels of child abuse and GBV, they also reinforced something that lies at the heart of Protective Behaviours: *prevention matters.*

Protective Behaviours equips children, parents and the professionals who work with them with practical tools, language and strategies to recognise when something doesn’t feel right, speak up, seek help and take action.

*Prevention starts with giving children the knowledge and tools to help keep themselves safe.* 🌈💛

A special thank you to *Hilda O’Callaghan, our Protective Behaviours Master Trainer*, for representing PB at the conference and helping create awareness of the importance of prevention. We appreciate your passion and commitment to taking Protective Behaviours into more communities. 💛

28/09/2026

Protective Behaviours Practitioner Training. We still have some spaces available.
26th and 27th October 2026
R1100 for the training. R200 for the manual.
Next trainings available for 2026:
16th and 17th November
14th and 15th December
Come and join us. You will be glad you did.
Let's keep each other safe.

Protective Behaviours Southern Africa

28/09/2026

17/09/2026

💛 **Protective Behaviours Training in Cape Town** 💛

We recently had the privilege of facilitating a **Protective Behaviours workshop in Cape Town**, bringing together **35 ECD teachers and principals** from early childhood development centres.

It was a wonderful opportunity to equip those working with young children with practical tools and strategies to help children **recognise unsafe situations, understand their feelings and body signals, speak up, and know who they can talk to when they need help.**

While 35 participants made for a lively workshop, the learning doesn’t stop when the workshop ends! 🌱

At PBSA, we believe that when the adults around children have the knowledge and confidence to teach Protective Behaviours, we can help more children develop the skills they need to **feel safe, speak up and take action.** 💛

A big thank you Hilda, one of our Master Trainers and to all the dedicated ECD teachers and principals who continue to invest in creating safer environments for the children in their care. 🌻

19/08/2026

A huge thank you to Debbie Hemmens- Agates, one of our dedicated PBSA Senior Trainers for facilitating a wonderful Protective Behaviours Parent Workshop at Noah’s Ark Pre-School! 💙

Thank you for equipping parents with valuable tools to help keep children safe and for sharing the Protective Behaviours message in your community. Your passion and commitment are making a difference! 🌱👏 Pilot My Future

20/07/2026

20/07/2026

🎒✨ Welcome Back to a New School Term! ✨🎒

A new term means new opportunities to learn, grow, make friends, and build confidence. As children settle back into their routines, it's also the perfect time to check in with them about their safety and wellbeing.

💛 Take a few moments this week to ask:
• What was the best part of your day?
• Did anything make you feel worried or uncomfortable?
• Who are your safe adults at school and at home?
• Is there anything you'd like to talk about?

At PBSA, we believe every child has the right to feel safe all the time. By creating regular opportunities for conversation, we help children know that they will be listened to, believed, and supported.

Let's make this term one filled with learning, kindness, courage, and safe conversations.

💙 Wishing all our children, parents, caregivers, teachers, and schools a wonderful and safe new term!

26/05/2026

Helping children feel safe starts with simple, everyday conversations 💚

When we talk to children about safety in calm, age-appropriate and empowering ways, we help them build confidence, trust and healthy boundaries - without creating fear.

Here are a few simple reminders we can teach our little ones:
• My body belongs to me
• I can say “no” if something feels unsafe
• I can talk to a trusted adult
• I have the right to feel safe

As caregivers, teachers and parents, one of the greatest gifts we can give children is the confidence to speak up, ask questions and know they will be heard.

Let’s continue creating safe spaces where children feel protected, valued and empowered. 🌱



Protective Behaviours Southern Africa Ezrah Community Training and Development

22/05/2026

As we draw close to another full week of PB, we’d love to share a song that families can enjoy with their little ones this weekend. 🎶

‘Boss of My Own Body’ is from the album Helpful Songs for Little People and was written to help children understand body autonomy, consent, and safe boundaries in an age-appropriate way.

‘Boss of My Own Body’ is taken from the album ‘Helpful Songs For Li...