KIDPOWER collaborated with the Youth Education Services of the National New
Zealand Police to develop the 'Confident Kids' programme that incorporates the
experiential KIDPOWER skills into their current violence and abuse prevention
curriculum.
“The Police Youth Education Service is pleased to refer to KIDPOWER NZ schools who wish to support Keeping Ourselves Safe with self-defence. The Youth Education Service of Police has spent considerable time investigating and evaluating the services provided by KIDPOWER New Zealand. These investigations give confidence that at this time KIDPOWER NZ provides schools with suitable self defence training.” - Soya Logan, Head of NZ Police Youth Education Service
"Kidpower is a proven programme that enables children and young people to keep safe in the community." - Police Youth Education Officer
For more information about the NZ Police's education programmes check out their website - click here
Counsellors
"As a psychologist who has many years experience in working with adult survivors of sexual abuse, I fully endorse the FULLPOWER courses. The changes that can be brought about for clients are remarkable." - R. Musters, Registered Psychologist
"In my work as a counsellor and psychotherapist, I have referred clients to Fullpower. As a result of only one program, most have demonstrated obvious signs of healing past trauma and stepping into new confidence about their boundaries and self-esteem. This is a course I wish every person in New Zealand could participate in." - Tasman Counselling Centre
"I have worked in residential settings with young people 'at risk', with female survivors of abuse & for the last seven years as a counsellor with children and teenagers. I believe Kid/Teenpower to be one of the most beneficial interventions available to young people." - Counsellor, Salisbury School
Kindergartens, Schools & Education Professionals
"Effective ways to keep safe. Great examples and role-plays." - Kindergarten teacher
"Feedback from staff from discussion: Even the teachers were empowered when they took part. It was great to see the changes in the shy kids! Catered for a variety of intelligence and learning styles. I hope these examples express the huge vote of support [for] Kidpower and the way it was presented." - Principal, Lower Moutere School
"Teenpower has been engaged to present a major part of our Year 12 Leadership and Lifeskills Programme. We consider the awareness and skills that are central to Teenpower an essential aspect of our young women's education. Students become acutely aware of their safety and self-worth and their potential to protect and defend themselves without becoming aggressive. We recommend Teenpower to other colleges." - Nelson College for Girls
"Staff and students found Teenpower particularly worthwhile. The professional though relaxed manner in which the sessions were conducted with the presenters relating easily to the students, was impressive." - Waimea College
"In my role as a group educator I provide confidence building courses and bully busting workshops and find the training provided by Kidpower/Teenpower is paramount." - Presbyterian Support
"We all felt Teenpower was first class and it was of real use to be involved." - Job Track Co-ordinator
"There is nothing else like Kidpower anywhere in Nelson. As an empowerment facilitator if was very important to me that my daughter had these skills and it took me 4 years to find the right programme. Kidpower has a wonderful way of making kids aware of hidden dangers without escalating their fears." - Success Without Stress
"As a participant and observer I would fully recommend Teenpower to anyone. The tutors had excellent control over a challenging group and a very good manner in relating to young people. The students particularly enjoyed the hands on approach." - Whenua Iti Outdoor Pursuits Centre
"Best course ever - should be compulsory." - Tertiary educator
Parents
"... it does wonders."
"My daughter had a hone hour Kidpower lesson at school. She came home, walking ten feet tall! It was very obvious had gained both skill and confidence. She sang all evening." - Parent
"Some time has elapsed since Kidpower and it is in hindsight that the benefits of the course are evident. My own children talk about and use the Kidpower language in their everyday lives. Kidpower was informative yet led in a very friendly and casual way. The presenter were great to work with, incredibly patient and very willing to work in with the needs and requirements of the school and our children." - Parent from Tasman School
"I feel more at ease knowing that my daughter has some good skills to use if she feels uncomfortable or threatened. Kidpower is a fun way to learn about a serious topic." - Parent
Staff Managers
"Many staff members have reported feeling more confident as a result of the FULLPOWER training. The service was delivered professionally at all stages and especially adapted to fit in with our system. I believe this flexibility is a result of the excellent skill and philosophical base from which FULLPOWER operates." - Director of Salisbury School
"This has to be the most brilliant course ever! Extremely valuable as I have been in several uncomfortable situations, now I feel I could handle them confidently. Excellent life skills for dangerous situations. Emphasis on preventing and de-escalating aggressive/violent situations. A great team building exercise. Very professionally handled. Highly recommend to all staff." - Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Staff Development Unit
What Participants Said
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"Thank you. My whole life, no one ever showed me how to do that." (8 year old)
"Was serious but also heaps of fun."
"I reckon it was so fun and every kid should get taught how to be safe"
"I thought Kidpower was wicked. It made me feel safer and stronger."
"Thank you, Mum, for taking us to that lesson."
"Good, fun and cool."
"The course was terrific, it gave me an opportunity to discover my strengths. It gives me more confidence in myself and I feel much more safer."
"I think more teenagers should learn this."
"I enjoyed it and learned that being small don't matter."
"Really good and you learn heaps. Everyone's really supportive."
"Confidence, laughs, yelling, fun."
"I attended Fullpower and really enjoyed it. It was actually fantastic! I went along feeling quite nervous but by the end of the night it is amazing how much more confident I was feeling. I think the best part of the course is the fact that you can practice on someone and you know exactly how it feels being attacked and also how it feels to fight back."
"I feel I have choices now that I didn't have before, a freedom to go places, a knowing of the strength that is in me. I am truly grateful."
"Despite having trouble walking I now know that I can do lots to deal with an attack."
"Attending the course enabled me to leave a violent relationship - I found the courage to walk out!"
"A very important part of your work with us was the creation of a feeling of safety. Your teamwork quickly built up trust and confidence in those present."
