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A report by the National Education Union found that teachers feel that the most effective way to address gendered violence in schools is by increasing awareness and education. Press Red will be delivering PSHE lessons, the Brave mentoring programme, and drama workshops addressing gendered violence.

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  • Education/Training/Employment Education/​Training/​Employment
  • Human Rights/Advocacy Human Rights/​Advocacy
  • Information/Advice Information/​Advice
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • Women & Girls Women & Girls

    Situation

    Research suggests that young people trivialise and justify violence against women and girls, view some forms of sexual harassment as normal, and excuse rape. An OFSTED investigation in June 2021 found that sexual harassment and violence is a problem in every school. More than 60% of girls said they had experienced unwanted touching. The Everday Sexism Project reported that ‘very few schools have dedicated pathways for reporting and dealing with incidents of sexual harassment and assault’.

    Solution

    Press Red will meet with the pastoral leads to discuss and strengthen each school’s procedures for dealing with disclosures from students. We will teach a series of lessons and run a drama workshop to help young people learn about gendered violence and to give survivors a means of expression. We will also ask staff at each school to identify the most vulnerable pupils who will participate in the Brave programme, which teaches life skills and develops relationships with trusted adults and peers.

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    Categories

  • Education/Training/Employment Education/​Training/​Employment
  • Human Rights/Advocacy Human Rights/​Advocacy
  • Information/Advice Information/​Advice
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • Women & Girls Women & Girls