Possible signs of Child Abuse ( use as a Guide only)
1. Children suddenly have more money and gifts.
2. Family member or other people want to take out only that child all the time.
3. Your child takes longer than usual to get home from school.
Signs of abuse
We request you to bless us with a minimum donation of R200 Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused children Nedbank Parktown account No: 1944183361
Email daleneb@ttbc.org.za a message that you would like to appear on the card.
Name and contact number of person to receive gift.
Address where it needs to be delivered to – regret only in Gauteng.
The person receiving the gift will be advised that you generously donated to the Teddy Bear Foundation for this Mother’s Day.
Due to the success of the Court Preparation Program we researched empirical based evidence and in 2016, decided to introduce an innovative new canine therapy through a partnership with Top Dogs. The theme was that children need to overcome their fears, linking this to “not all dogs bite”, and equally not all adults are going to hurt you. This breaks down the misconceptions or stereotypes and focuses on the issues of trust.
Children and their families who make use of the Teddy Bear Clinic’s services are usually fearful of the criminal justice system. Their perceptions of trust are challenged. The thought of seeing the perpetrator face-to-face again, and the fear of the unknown creeps into their lives.
Some of the children were happy to meet the dogs and others were scared, because the dogs symbolised the unknown to them. But, as soon as the handlers introduced the dogs to the children, their families and the court preparation personnel of the Teddy Bear Clinic, their fears began to decrease. Children and their families realised that experiences, like meeting new people or dogs, can be scary at first, but all that can change and become familiar...
Joburg Ballet has collaborated with Teddy Bear Foundation for this event. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to us. We hope to see you there!!
The Teddy Bear Foundation working together with SANZAF to address hunger and starvation of children.
MOREIn response to the pillar 4 of the National Strategic Plan.
This video illustrates the importance of appropriate responding, minimizing secondary trauma of a victim.
Diversion Programme -16 Days of Activism 2020
Engaging with our diversion boys through music therapy in our fight against child abuse.Have a look at their video.
Research Day 2020 Video
Fascinating insights on child protection from studies we have conducted over the past year.
Share your thoughts and questions with us.
The Teddy Bear Foundation striving to protect children through prevention and intervention programs.
The Teddy Bear Foundation SAFE Presentations
The Teddy Bear Foundation strive to protect children, combatting child abuse through prevention and intervention programs.
The SAFE program is part of the intervention process, empowering learners with knowledge and skills, to identify, prevent and report child abuse
The following presentations are available to be presented to grade 7 – 12 learners, as requested. The presentations can be done at school, as well as in the form of virtual presentations, taking in consideration the current COVID pandemic. Each presentation are facilitated within a forty five minute timeframe, in small class groups. It is proposed that each grade be divided into two groups and presented separately.
Grade 7 Safe Presentation
The grade 7 prese...
