Body Smarts – Rolypoly Family

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Body Smarts Through Movement Arts

Our Approach

We recognise that child sexual abuse happens because of the actions of the abusers, and that safeguarding at various levels – family, community, society, policy – can make a big difference to the reduction of harm to children.

We also believe that all children and young persons have the right to education about their health and well-being (UNCRC, Article 24). This includes information and skills relating to body safety. Though adults have the responsibility to keep children and young persons safe, children can be equipped to differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate behaviour, and be empowered with safety steps that lower their level of risk and harm.

The Body Smarts Through Movement Arts Approach Includes:

Body Smarts For Safer Adults

Body safety and consent education for parents, school staff, teachers, community workers, volunteers, etc.

Body Smarts For School-aged Children & Youths

Body safety and consent education for diverse children & youths ages 7 and above, through school and community groups

Body Smarts For Young Children & Families

Body safety and consent education for children under 7 years with their primary caregivers

Body Smarts Facilitator Training

Customised train-the-trainer programme for teachers and staff to deliver body safety and consent education to their diverse communities

Advocacy & Partnership Efforts

Advocating for safer practices and policies through research and partnerships

We have partnered with: 6th Sense (in Kebun Bahru), CATCH Plus (student care centre in Jalan Kukoh), Superhero Me, Emergence Convergence Festival @ Ground-Up Initiative, Rainbow Centre School, Terra Luna Yoga, Trehaus School, TRANS SAFE Center and others.

About Us

Increase body safety awareness and education by bringing our programme to your school or community.

The Body Smarts through Movement Arts Programme

Through age-appropriate movement exercises, games and song, the Body Smarts Programme incorporates experiential and somatic exercises with trauma-aware practices and attention to different cultural/family values into its content to facilitate learning, discussion and reflection.

Topics covered include body ownership, body boundaries, and consent.

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