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Protective Behaviours (PBs) is a life skill
founded in human rights .which PB's teaches personal safety and empowerment.
Protective Behaviours strategies help prevent abuse, reduce violence and increase connection. Protective Behaviours encourages safe, adventurous, fulfilling lives.

Protective Behaviours  is a strengths-based  life skill which encourages personal safety, self-empowerment, empathy, connection and responsibility to the rights of others, and responsibility for an individual’s own right to feel safe all the time, giving the confidence and strategies to live safe adventurous lives.

Protective Behaviours develops awareness and connection to others, teaches skills and strategies to avoid victimisation, and promotes healthy relationships that do not victimise.  

Protective Behaviours is grounded in upholding, respecting, advocating and role-modelling our responsibility to, and responsibility for human rights, particularly the Rights of the Child.

Protective Behaviours themes and strategies often compliment or form protective education programs for children.  A Protective Behaviours practitioner facilitates personal safety, self-determination, agency and self-empowerment in every interaction.  

Learn more about recommended education programs and becoming a Practitioner by  contacting us at info@pbwest.com.au

Protective Behaviours builds capacity, develops assertiveness, self esteem, resilience and communication skills, it empowers and teaches rights and responsibilites. Importantly, PBs not only teaches strategies about what someone could do if they were feeling unsafe or being victimised, it also teaches how and why not to victimise and respect everyone’s right to feel safe. 

Protective Behaviours is a proactive and preventative life skills and personal safety program. It is designed for children, young people and adults to help keep themselves feeling safe.

Protective Behaviours feeling safe includes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual safety. Protective Behaviours works towards reducing all forms of abuse within the community.

Protective Behaviours is well known for its success in helping protect children from child sexual abuse by empowering the child.

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Underpinning the Protective Behaviours process is the social and emotional context, including unwritten rules, feeling thoughts and behaviours and the language of safety.All aspects of PBs are about advocating, empowering and role modelling every persons right to feel safe all the time.With our right to feel safe comes a responsibility not to do anything that would leave other people feeling unsafe. One persons right to feel safe does not veto another persons right to feel safe. Protective Behaviours helps people to identify when they are feeling unsafe by understanding and recognising their Early Warning Signs and what actions someone might take to help themselves feel safe again. Self-determination, resilience, self- awareness, responsibility for self and responsibility to others are embedded through out the Protective Behaviours Process.Find out more about Protective Behaviours and its many applications in helping ALL people to feel safe by contacting us about our training options available.
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What Is Protective Behaviours Training?

Protective Behaviours is a life skill designed to help individuals stay safe and feel empowered. It’s about teaching people how to trust their instincts, recognise when they are feeling unsafe, and take action to protect themselves. But it’s not just about safety, it’s about building self-esteem, assertiveness, and emotional resilience to lead a confident and fulfilling life.

PB West’s Protective Behaviours training provides practical skills that are easy to understand and apply. This training helps individuals of all ages, whether you’re a parent, a teacher, or someone looking to feel more secure in your own life, understand your right to feel safe, while also respecting the safety of others.

Our family support services work alongside you, ensuring you have the tools to create a safe environment at home, school, and work. This training helps individuals of all ages—whether you’re a parent, a teacher, or someone looking to feel more secure—understand your right to feel safe while respecting the safety of others.

Are you ready to take charge of your safety and confidence? Contact PB West today and find out how our protective strategies can support you, your family, or your community.

Why Protective Behaviours Training Matters

Our Protective Behaviours curriculum is grounded in real-life scenarios and is suitable for children, young people, and adults. The training goes beyond just “what to do if something goes wrong”; it’s about building strong self-awareness, fostering healthy relationships, and knowing how to say “no” when necessary. It also teaches the importance of self-responsibility and respecting others’ boundaries.

In addition to Protective Behaviours training, we incorporate Circle of Security Parenting strategies. This helps parents strengthen their relationships with their children, ensuring emotional safety and building stronger, more supportive connections.

How PB West’s Protective Behaviours Training Can Help

With over 20 years of experience delivering Protective Behaviours training, PB West knows that personal safety is about building a foundation of self-confidence and resilience. Our training empowers you to be more aware of your surroundings, recognise when something doesn’t feel right, and take action to protect your own safety and the safety of others.

Whether you choose in-person training or online protective behaviours training, we offer flexible options to suit your needs. Ourprotective behaviours WA curriculum is tailored to everyone, from families and educators to individuals in communities looking to feel more secure. With Protective Behaviours in WA and child protection training, we provide valuable tools for fostering environments that are both safe and empowering for everyone involved.

If you’re interested in trauma-informed training, we offer courses that help you understand how trauma impacts safety and how to respond in ways that promote healing and security for individuals and communities.

The Core Themes of Protective Behaviours

At its heart, Protective Behaviours is about understanding that everyone has the right to feel safe. It’s about recognising that safety is a personal responsibility, and we each have a role to play in maintaining the safety of others as well.

Our Protective Behaviours training is built around two key themes:

  1. The Right to Feel Safe: Everyone has the right to feel safe, whether at home, at school, or in the community. PBs teaches you how to recognise unsafe situations and take action to protect yourself.
  2. Responsibility to Others: Along with the right to safety comes the responsibility to ensure that others also feel safe. This aspect of PBs emphasises the importance of respecting boundaries and building relationships based on trust and respect.

We also focus on recognising Early Warning Signs, which are signals your body gives you when something doesn’t feel right. Once you recognise these signs, you can take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others. Self-awareness and self-determination are embedded throughout the Protective Behaviours process.

Interested in learning more about how Protective Behaviours can help you or your organisation? Contact PB West to find out more about our in-person and protective behaviours training online.

Protective Behaviours Resources and Applications

At PB West, we provide a wide range of Protective Behaviours resources that support individuals, families, and communities in creating safe, empowering environments. Our resources help you foster empathy, self-awareness, and emotional resilience.

This training has been shown to be particularly effective in protecting children from abuse, especially when they understand their Early Warning Signs and have the confidence to speak up for their safety. But PBs isn’t just for children—it applies to adults too, giving everyone the tools to create safer environments in the workplace, home, or community.

Take Control of Your Safety with Protective Behaviours Training

At PB West, we believe that safety is a fundamental right that everyone should feel empowered to protect. Protective Behaviours training gives you the tools to stay safe, feel empowered, and promote safety for others in your community. By learning how to recognise risks, set boundaries, and assert your rights, you can take control of your own safety and help create safer spaces for everyone.

Want to start your journey towards safety and empowerment? Contact PB West today to learn how our Protective Behaviours training can make a real difference in your life and community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Protective Behaviours training?

Protective Behaviours training is designed to help individuals recognise unsafe situations and take proactive steps to protect themselves. It builds self-esteem, resilience, and assertiveness, while fostering safer communities.

How can I access online Protective Behaviours training?

PB West offers online protective behaviours training designed to be easily accessible and practical. Our courses give you the skills to stay safe and empowered, no matter where you are.

Are Protective Behaviours suitable for children?

Yes! PB West offers a Protective Behaviours curriculum for children that teaches them how to recognise unsafe situations, assert their rights, and take steps to protect themselves from harm. We also incorporate Circle of Security strategies to help children build secure, trusting relationships, ensuring they feel emotionally safe and supported.

How does Protective Behaviours training help prevent abuse?

Protective Behaviours training empowers individuals to identify Early Warning Signs of abuse and take immediate action. It also teaches the importance of respecting others’ right to feel safe, creating a culture of mutual respect and safety.
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