SEE THE SIGNS
Your Expert in Safeguarding.
With 22 years of policing experience, Tina brings powerful lived expertise from specialist units focused on family harm, vulnerable adults, child abuse, missing children and child sexual exploitation & trafficking
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SEE THE SIGNS
Your Expert in Safeguarding.
With 22 years of policing experience, Tina brings powerful lived expertise from specialist units focused on family harm, vulnerable adults, child abuse, missing children and child sexual exploitation & trafficking
Need help?
SEE THE SIGNS
Let's end Child Sexual Exploitation in NZ.
At See the Signs, we're dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults by empowering organisations with the knowlodge abd skills to create safer environments.
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Safeguarding courses and education
Our presentations, workshops and e-learning packages allow individuals, and organisations alike, to access the training and educational material on safeguarding and child protection. All out training is available online or face to face tailored to suit your needs.
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SAFEGUARDING
Your team needs this
training now!
20% of Girls and 9% of Boys in Aotearoa New Zealand report unwanted sexual abuse Source: UNICEF Aotearoa.
85% of online sex offenders become contact sex offenders.
The sex offender rate is 4.2 per 100 people, so for every 100 people you know, 4.2 of them statistically could be a sex offender.
Let that sink in!
This isn’t just alarming it’s a call to action for all of us. Our tamariki/children are being targeted, we must act before the damage is done.
Ask yourself these 4 questions...
Do I understand Safeguarding?
Would I be able to See The Signs that a child or vulnerable person is a victim and in need of Safeguarding?
Would I know what to do if I believed I did See The Signs?
Is my team, organisation, school or community up to date with their Safeguarding knowledge?
If you answered NO
to any of these questions,
contact us NOW!
CHILD SAFEGUARDING
Why is there a need
for Training?
Out of 41 EU and OECD countries, Aotearoa New Zealand ranks 36th in child wellbeing outcomes - Source: Unicef
1 in 3 Aotearoa New Zealand women have experienced Intimate Violence in their lifetime, this includes physical, sexual, psychological and emotional abuse.
A child dies every 5 weeks in Aotearoa New Zealand as a result of family violence Source: UNICEF Innocenti Report
Child Safeguarding Training is NOT mandatory for professionals or volunteers who work with children and young people in Aotearoa New Zealand – even for professionals such as teachers, doctors, counsellors and nurses. Right now in Aotearoa New Zealand, it is not required by law to report childhood sexual abuse – or any child maltreatment – when it is seen or suspected. Source: Children’s act 2010
In 2017, Nudes shared by Teens was 4%. In 2023, it was 42% - Source Netsafe NZ.
In 2022, 27 reports per month, of sextortion, were made to NZ Police. In 2023 it doubled to 58 reports per month - Source NZ Police.
By completing specialist training,
you can identify the abuse early
and stop more children becoming a statistic.
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ABOUT US
Hi, I’m Tina. Let’s safeguard vulnerable people in Aotearoa New Zealand together.
With 22 years policing experience, Tina brings powerful lived expertise from specialist units focused on family harm, child abuse, missing children and child sexual exploitation & trafficking. I am genuinely passionate about fostering conversations on safeguarding to protect our tamariki/children, rangatahi/young people, elderly, disabled and vulnerable people all across Aotearoa New Zealand. By doing so, we save our future by passing these learnings on as they get older.
1-2-1 Consulting
Team Training
Online Courses
Community Workshops
Student Safety Presentations
Listen to my podcast
I talk to Scott Rado on the Critical issues surrounding child safeguarding and protection in New Zealand
Tina Budd
Director
7+
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
22+
YEARS POLICING
5+
COURSES & WORKSHOPS
1,000+
INDIVIDUALS TRAINED
ONLINE WEBINARS
Child Safeguarding & Protection Webinar
Starting From
$15+GST
Comprehensive Content
Specialist Trainers
Certificate upon completion
OUR WORKSHOPS
Safeguarding
Prevention Training Workshops.
Browse our Safeguarding Prevention Workshops which can be online or in-person. Each course provides critical insights for those working with or caring for children or vulnerable adults, equipping them to recognize, respond to, and prevent abuse effectively. Tailored training options are also available to meet the specific needs of organizations, with all modules incorporating trauma-informed approaches to ensure the well-being of all.
Child Sexual Exploitation & Trafficking within New Zealand.
Join me for an a specialized course focusing on the unique aspects of CSE and trafficking within New Zealand. Topics covered:
Safeguarding and Types of Exploitation: An overview of exploitation types, including trafficking.
Child Sexual Exploitation and the Law: What the law says about CSE and child trafficking.
Risk Factors and Grooming: Understanding vulnerabilities and how grooming plays a role.
CSE within Aotearoa: What exploitation looks like in the local context.
Barriers to Identification and Disclosure: Identifying barriers victims face in seeking help.
Trauma-Informed Response and Next Steps: Approaching disclosures sensitively and actionable steps for intervention
Reporting and Policy & Procedures: Clear guidelines for reporting abuse and sharing information responsibly.
bringing together experts, activists, and concerned citizens to discuss strategies, share resources, and raise awareness about this critical issue and what to do about it.
Cyberbullying - How bullies can reach our kids 24/7
This advanced course explores the continuous threat of cyberbullying and online abuse, with strategies for identifying and mitigating these risks.
Naked Selfies and Pressure to Send Nudes: Addressing social pressures faced by children and teens and providing them with strategies to say no.
Social media and Mental Health: Understanding the impact of social media on children’s mental health, including FOMO, depression, and anxiety.
Gaming and the Developing Brain: Exploring the effects of gaming, including dopamine deficiency and impacts on empathy and social skills.
Gooming: Recognizing grooming behaviours and their impact on children.
Online Predators: Recognizing predator tactics, how to identify them, and strategies for escape.
Online Pornography and Healthy Sexuality: Examining how pornography affects children’s perceptions of sexuality, consent, and aggression.
Fake News and Misinformation: Analysing how online algorithms shape perceptions and narrow worldviews.
Reporting and Policy & Procedures: Clear guidelines for reporting abuse and sharing information responsibly.
Discover effective strategies to protect our children and equip them with the necessary skills to combat online harassment.
Harmful Sexual Behaviour - Tamariki using extreme porn as sex education
This course tackles the disturbing trend of children and teens using pornography as a primary source of sex education. Topics include:
Pornography and Extreme Content: Defining and understanding the impact of extreme content on young people.
Underreporting of Sexual Abuse and Age-Based Use: Analysing trends in how pornography is consumed across age groups.
Overlap with Domestic Abuse and Victim Impact: Examining harmful sexual behaviour in the context of domestic abuse and its toll on victims.
Agency Response to HSB: Guidance on appropriate responses for professionals handling cases of harmful sexual behaviour.
Through expert insights and real-life stories, we aim to raise awareness and explore ways to address this growing problem
****WARNING THIS WORKSHOP CONTAINS REAL LIFE STORIES AND CONVERSATION WHICH MAY UPSET SOME PEOPLE****
Child Safeguarding - Basic
This foundational course provides essential knowledge for identifying and responding to child abuse and safeguarding concerns. Topics include:
Safeguarding vs. Child Protection: Understanding the distinctions between these critical areas.
What is Abuse? Defining and recognizing various forms of abuse.
Types of Abuse: Physical, emotional, sexual, and neglect.
Recognizing Types of Abuse: Key indicators and behavioural signs.
Physical Abuse vs. Discipline: Identifying abusive behaviours that are sometimes misinterpreted as discipline.
Vulnerabilities to Abuse: Factors that increase a child’s risk.
What is Grooming and Stages of Grooming: Recognizing grooming behaviours and their impact on children.
Behavioural Indicators of Abusers: Warning signs in potential perpetrators.
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE): Understanding CSE and what it looks like in New Zealand.
Child Trafficking: Recognizing trafficking signs and patterns.
Online Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and Sextortion: Identifying and preventing online threats.
Harmful Sexual Behaviour: Understanding how exposure to extreme content influences tamariki.
Disclosure Do’s and Don’ts: Trauma-informed approaches to disclosures.
Reporting and Policy & Procedures: Clear guidelines for reporting abuse and sharing information responsibly.
Family Harm / Intermate Partner Abuse
Key Statistics in Aotearoa New Zealand: How prevalent Domestic abuse is in Aotearoa New Zealand
What is Family Harm?: Definition and laws relating to Family Harm
Types of Abuse: An overview of different types of family harm abuse
Recognising Victim Behaviour: See the Signs victims may display
Recognising offender behaviour/Grooming: Recognizing grooming behaviours and the impact.
How to Help Safely
Trauma informed approached: Approaching disclosures sensitively and actionable steps for intervention
Reporting and Policy & Procedures: Clear guidelines for reporting abuse and sharing information responsibly.
CLIENT REVIEWS
Testimonials
'Since your workshop there has been 3 cases at FVIARS (Family Violence Interagency Response System) that myself and others who attended your seminar, have openly identified as CSE. This has allowed for good discussion at our response table
"'T" - Hutt Valley FVIARS (Family Violence Interagency Response System)
'Since your workshop there has been 3 cases at FVIARS (Family Violence Interagency Response System) that myself and others who attended your seminar, have openly identified as CSE. This has allowed for good discussion at our response table
"'T" - Hutt Valley FVIARS (Family Violence Interagency Response System)
‘Thank you for the presentation. It was good to learn more about CSE here in Aotearoa. I think everyone should attend this training. We are all part of communities; we can all add our bit to the prevention of CSE’
'C' Hato Hone - St John
‘Huge thanks for your comprehensive presentation to the Child Health Team. There was certainly great discussioin and a lot of interest around this subject. We really appreciate you sharing your expertise with us’
'L' Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand
and a lot of interest around this subject. We really appreciate you sharing your expertise with us’'L' Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand‘I learnt more of the signs of CSE such as who the person is with. How under-prepared NZ is to prevent and deal with CSE. That CSE is much more prevalent in NZ than I thought it was’
'A' Paramedicine - Whitireia New Zealand
'I am frequently working with young people who I can now say are being exploited. Before it was concerning and would seek advice, now I know what exactly it is I will be more assertive in my responses. I often have young girls in relationships with older men, often being provided drugs/alcohol, a roof over their heads, or acceptance in return for sex.'
'M' Whanganui
'I would strongly recommend this workshop to anyone working with tamariki and rangatahi! It is very useful as most people including myself are not fully aware of how common child sexual exploitation is in NZ.'
'C' Massey University Batchelor of Social Workers
Why Choose us
Training available Online and throughout Aotearoa New Zealand
Our team of safeguarding professionals has decades of experience working with organisations and agencies to create safer environments for children and vulnerable adults. We adhere to the highest ethical standards, ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of all our clients. Our unwavering commitment to child safeguarding drives everything we do, ensuring the well-being and protection of children is always our top priority.
• Over 15yrs of working face to face with victims of Child Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking, Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse, Missing Children & Family Harm
• Specialist in the field of Safeguarding Children and Adults.
• eLearning packages that can be purchased for training in your own time
• Nationwide training to suit your agencies needs
• Realistic pricing to suit all budgets
At See the Signs, we’re dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults by empowering organisations with the knowledge and skills to create safer environments.
Tina brings powerful lived expertise from specialist police units focused on family harm, child abuse, missing children and child sexual exploitation & trafficking”.
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