How It Works — A Simple, Proactive Approach to Child Safety
Guy & Cesar uses a calm, preventative approach to help children and adults build safety awareness before harm occurs. Our model is designed to be simple, flexible, and easy to understand — whether used at home, in schools, or within organisations.
Step 1: Child-Facing Stories
Children are introduced to important safety concepts through age-appropriate storybooks featuring familiar characters and everyday situations. These stories help children understand feelings, boundaries, and trusted adults without fear-based messaging. Each Guy & Cesar story focuses on one clear topic so children are never overwhelmed and conversations stay simple and age-appropriate.
Step 2: Shared Conversations
Stories naturally open the door to gentle conversations between children and trusted adults. This shared understanding helps reinforce learning, build confidence, and encourage children to speak up when something doesn’t feel right.
Step 3: Practical Support for Adults
Adults are supported with clear guidance that helps them recognise concerns early, respond appropriately, and maintain consistent messages across home, school, and community environments. These adult support tools are created after the story and are designed to guide adults once the child has been gently introduced to the topic through the book.
Why a Proactive Approach Matters
Most systems respond only after harm has occurred. Guy & Cesar focuses on prevention by building awareness early, strengthening communication, and supporting adults and children together. This approach helps create safer environments long before intervention is needed. Even when topics are sensitive or unfamiliar, Guy & Cesar stories are always calm, age-appropriate, and focused on understanding rather than fear.