Creating cultures of respect, safety and belonging is central to the mission of Catholic schools. Consent and Respectful Relationships Education (CRRE) helps children and young people develop the knowledge, language and skills to understand dignity, boundaries, consent, healthy relationships and help-seeking.
Created for Respectful Relationships brings contemporary safeguarding research into dialogue with Catholic theology and Scripture, helping educators understand CRRE not simply as curriculum or compliance, but as an expression of the mission of Catholic education.
Developed by subject matter experts in theology and child safeguarding, these resources provide a theological foundation and practical guidance to support Catholic school communities in building staff capability and confidence through ongoing formation, professional learning and shared reflection.
Together, the resources invite schools to consider a deeper question:
Where should I start? The Overview Booklet is an ideal starting place to learn more about Created for Respectful Relationships before you explore the more detailed resources in this suite.
The Victorian Catholic Education Authority with funds from the Commonwealth Government’s Consent and Respectful Relationships Education funding commissioned Australian Catholic University to undertake this project. It was delivered in partnership between the School of Theology (Faculty of Theology and Philosophy) and the Institute of Child Protection Studies (Faculty of Education and Arts).
This portal is aimed at people working in youth-serving organizations to help them better prevent and respond to harm to children.
If you would like to talk to a trained professional about what you’ve seen on the Portal, or need help, please call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
If you believe a child or young person is in immediate danger, call Police on 000.
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For further information on crisis responses and reporting child abuse and neglect, see: Australian Institue of Family Studies website.
