Understand, Recognise and Respond to Concerning Sexualised Behaviour in Rangatahi

Aim

Culture and technology have rapidly transformed how rangatahi connect with the world — including how they encounter and express sexualised behaviour. Many adults feel unsure how to respond when this behaviour becomes concerning or harmful.

This webinar introduces Press Pause, Aotearoa’s first online tool designed to help adults recognise and respond to concerning sexualised behaviour in rangatahi. Co-designed with high schools, community services, and Stop clinicians, this free resource draws on real-world experiences and community voices.

Participants will explore the tool’s development, structure, and real-life application — including how to use its videos, interactive scenarios, and conversation starters to build safety, understanding, and compassion with rangatahi.

The resource addresses topics such as: unwanted sexual touch, sexualised language, sexual images, pornography, online behaviour, and boundaries.

Overview and Learning Intentions

• Understand the cultural and behavioural shifts shaping sexualised behaviour in rangatahi today.

• Recognise indicators of concerning or harmful sexualised behaviour using the Press Pause framework.

• Respond effectively using strategies from the tool — including digital scenarios, conversation starters, and clinical approaches like PACE and Naïve Enquiry.

• Confidently integrate Press Pause into professional practice or whānau settings to support rangatahi with care, clarity, and confidence.

Facilitated by Rebekah Fraser

OTR, Ngāti Porou

Rebekah (Bex) Fraser is a registered Occupational Therapist and Education Kaimahi with over 15 years of experience in paediatric clinical work, personal injury service design and delivery, and sexual harm prevention education. Bex currently works for Stop in Christchurch as a clinician and educator. Bex is passionate about delivering innovative, culturally informed solutions in the health and social services sectors. Outside of work, Bex loves being with her whānau, wrangling her 3 kids and spoilt cats with her husband, Dean.