welcome
Welcome to the Help At Hand Toolkit - a toolkit to change attitudes and behaviour around the physical punishment of children.
The Forewords tell you about the political and cultural context in which we have produced this toolkit. They call for children to have the same protection in law from assault that is afforded to adults in this country. They welcome the Help at Hand Toolkit as a resource for everyone to change attitudes and behaviour around the physical punishment of children, both before and after legal change.
The Introduction tells you about the purpose of the toolkit, and how it relates to the aims of 'Sdim Curo Plant!/Children are Unbeatable!
How to use this toolkit gives information on what is in the toolkit, and how to use it.
Acknowledgements recognises the organisations and people who have contributed to the toolkit, and made it possible.
If you are ready to use the toolkit, you can use the menu bar at the top and go to:
audiences Describes different audiences and suggests materials suitable for each audience to address issues such as gathering information on smacking, changing attitudes to smacking, changing attitudes to legal reform, positive parenting, and respecting children.
resources are materials that have been produced by other organisations on the topic of ending the physical punishment of children.
activities are materials that have been developed or adapted by SCP!/CAU! on the topic of ending the physical punishment of children.
info sheets provide information, pictures, diagrams, questionairres, cartoons and other materials which can be used as handouts or information on ending the physical punishment of children.
links provide links to organisations and materials which are relevant to ending the physical punishment of chidlren, but which have not been included in other parts of the toolkit.
contact us gives you an opportunity to contact us about the toolkit or about the other work of SCP!CAU!. We particularly welcome feedback on the toolkit, and any ideas you may have about additional resources or materials.