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Our prevention programmes

Practical, age-appropriate prevention and life-skills programmes for schools, businesses and communities — with enough detail to make an informed booking request.

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Main school programme

Life-skills prevention for Grade 6 and 7 learners

PASA's primary programme teaches life skills to Grade 6 and 7 learners, generally aged 12 and older — the stage at which young people are most vulnerable to peer pressure. Because sustainability is a core aim, PASA returns to schools annually so each new group receives consistent prevention education.

Grades 6–7 Age 12+ Under-resourced & vulnerable communities Repeatable annually

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of an appropriate PASA programme, learners should be better able to:

  • Explain how peer pressure can affect decision-making.
  • Identify personal values and positive future goals.
  • Describe key risks associated with harmful substance use.
  • Recognise how choices may affect health, family and education.
  • Identify trusted adults or appropriate support channels.
  • Demonstrate basic refusal and help-seeking skills.

These are intended learning outcomes, not guaranteed behavioural results.

Programme topics

Self-worth & valueIdentity & purposePeer pressureHealth & social consequencesDecision-makingPersonal responsibilityFuture goalsHelp-seekingHealthy relationships

Content covering age-appropriate reproductive-health consequences (pregnancy, adoption, abortion) is included only where approved by the school, is reviewed by qualified health or social-service professionals, and uses factual, non-stigmatising language that respects learners' diverse backgrounds.

Delivery information

Programme structure and pricing are confirmed after PASA reviews the school's needs, learner numbers, location and available resources. The details below are agreed per booking.

Session duration
Maximum group size
Languages offered
Venue requirements
Audio-visual requirements
Facilitator-to-learner ratio
Fee or sponsored options
Travel policy
Cancellation terms
Safeguarding requirements
Educator supervision
Parent / educator materials
School partnership model

Prevention works best when it returns every year

PASA encourages participating schools to arrange the programme annually. This gives each new Grade 6 or 7 group consistent prevention education and lets the school strengthen the programme over time.

Learner programme

Teacher briefing

Parent information session

Printed / digital resources

Follow-up activity

Feedback report

Referral directory

Annual return visit

Business & community programmes

Programmes tailored to adult audiences

These sessions are designed specifically for their audiences — the Grade 6–7 school presentation is never simply reused for adults.

Employee awareness sessions

Workplace substance-awareness for staff and managers.

Parent & caregiver sessions

"The Facts About Drugs and Addiction" — facilitated by Freddy Trout.

Community dialogues

Facilitated conversations for community groups.

Youth-group presentations

Presentations for youth clubs and organisations.

Faith & community organisations

Sessions arranged with faith-based and community bodies.

Corporate-sponsored school programmes

Businesses fund programmes at nearby schools.

Request a programme

Tell us about your school or organisation

Complete the guided form below. Submission does not constitute a confirmed booking — a PASA representative will review your requirements and contact you.

Please do not submit a learner's confidential medical or disciplinary information.

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Requester details

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Programme audience

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Event details

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Needs

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Funding

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Consent

On submission you'll see: "Thank you. Your request has been received. A PASA representative will review the requirements and contact you. Submission does not constitute a confirmed booking." An automatic acknowledgement is emailed to you, and PASA is notified.