A pilot evaluation of a training programme on understanding and responding to sexual behaviours in children and young people

Figures & data

Table 1. Sample demographics.

Characteristic	n	%
Gender
Man	4	13.3
Woman	26	86.7
Ethnicity
Oceanian (Australian, New Zealander, Papuan, Melanesian, Micronesian, Polynesian)	16	53.3
North-West European	6	20
South-East Asian	3	10
Southern and Eastern European	2	6.7
Southern and Central Asian	1	3.3
Peoples of the Americas	1	3.3
North-East Asian	1	3.3
Sub-Saharan Africa	0	0
North Africa and Middle Eastern	0	0
Previous training related to sexual behaviours in children and young people
None Child protective services (2 days, overseas)	29 1	96.7 3.3
Previous work with children and young people
None	4	13.3
Less than 5 years	20	66.7
5–10 years	6	20
More than 10 years	0	0

Table 2. Percentage of responses given for scenarios.

		Scenario Category
	Responses	Green	Orange	Red
Pre-training	Green	77	0	0
	Orange	23	41	27
	Red	0	59	73
Post-training	Green	83	20	0
	Orange	17	67	37
	Red	0	13	63
Average correct		80	54	68

Correct responses are emboldened.

Figure 1. Participants mean accuracy scores on Traffic Lights® understand assessment, pre- and post- training.

The error bars represent±1 standard deviation from the mean.

Figure 2. Participants mean accuracy scores on Traffic Lights® respond assessment, pre- and post- training.

The error bars represent±1 standard deviation from the mean.

Data availability statement

Participants did not agree for their data to be publicly available. The assessment materials are available in the online appendices and by request.