CPS (The Institute for Child Protection Studies) is a national charitable trust dedicated to the protection of children and young people, and has been providing child protection training since 1994. Over 10,000 people have attended CPS programmes.
There are key people in most children’s lives who are in a position to recognise and respond when children are at risk. It is important that these people are skilled, confident and prepared to act when necessary to keep children safe. It is imperative that they do not act alone, but collaborate sharing advice and support.
Such key people may include professionals, parents, family, community and social workers, sports and cultural club members, and workers from NGOs or government departments – in fact all who have contact with children and their families. Through early intervention and by working together we can reduce unnecessary harm to children, avoid the costly and disruptive interventions, and reduce the demand on statutory services. CPS has been successfully achieving excellent results for 12 years.
Our major focus is in:
Professional and community education in abuse recognition and response
Research has shown that the CPS training model has been effective in changing attendees’ beliefs, attitudes and behaviour over sustained periods.
The Diploma in Child Protection Studies is the only undergraduate child advocacy programme in the country.
Programmes carry NZQA unit standards
Seminars and workshops
Over 40 workshop packages and topics have been professionally designed and upgraded as a result of the feedback and requests from past attendees.
Collaboration and networking
CPS’ services are based on the philosophy that abuse is perpetuated when people do not work together and trust one another and we actively promote collaboration between sectors and organisations.
Advising and developing training packages for groups and organisations
Following a needs assessment, we work with organisations to construct specific programmes to fit their requirements, and advise and support on-going training and awareness opportunities.
Trainer support and development
CPS will prepare packages and materials, and provide a training programme to those required to teach those programmes.
Policy development
Advice in the development and review of organisations’ policies on dealing with abuse and violence. We may assist an organisation develop a policy from scratch, and we also critique and review current policies or those under development.
Review of organisational practices and procedures
We can be contracted to undertake a comprehensive review of practices and procedures for responding to abuse and violence.
Publications
Safe not Sorry is a handbook for selecting safe staff to work with children and vulnerable adults, and provides guidance advice and templates to use when employing staff.
How Can I Tell? is a reference booklet that provides accessible information about what to be checking for when abuse is suspected.
Well Prepared!: A guide for preparing a comprehensive child protection policy
For more info, contact info@cps.org.nz
