Combatting rape culture requires challenging harmful attitudes and biases perpetuated in media, online trends, and daily life. From normalizing sexual harassment to glorifying predatory behaviour, its effects are far-reaching. We must embrace our collective responsibility to drive change and cultivate a safer, more respectful society. Read to find out more.
Sexual harassment: why a whole school response is required
An Ofsted review concluded that sexual harassment and abuse have become “normalised” in schools and as a result, schoolchildren often do not see the point of reporting because it happens so frequently; and teachers consistently minimise the scale of these problems. Read to find out more.
Body safety rules we must teach children and young people
What are we teaching children and young people about their bodies? Fostering body safety for children requires open dialogue on consent and respect. By neglecting these crucial conversations, we fail to equip children with essential knowledge. We outline key body safety points that every child should learn to ensure their well-being and understanding of consent. Read to find out more.
FRIES: Demystifying some myths and misconceptions about consent
Consent is a crucial part of respecting boundaries, preserving dignity and building healthy relationships. Yet often, people find it confusing, and it gets misconstrued. Unless we explicitly talk about bodily consent, we cannot expect young people to learn about it as they grow. In this post we explain the acronym FRIES and debunk a few myths and misconceptions that you may have heard.
Domestic abuse and the effect on families
Over the last year, many children and young people have been at home more with homeschooling and not being able to see family and friends. It has been hard for everyone, but for some of your employees and their children, it may have included the added traumas of Domestic Abuse in the home.
My Coast 2 Coast Experience by Max Thompson
In May, the Coast 2 Coast team from Wolverhampton Grammar School smashed their £3,000 fundraising target by raising over £8000 for women and children at The Haven. The team of Year 10 students ran 187 miles from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay as a tag team in just 24-hours. Max Thompson one of the students on the team shared his experience with us.
BLOG | Stronger, than yesterday – Jade Secker
Sometimes I run, sometimes I hide, sometimes I’m scared of you but all I really want is to hold you tight, for you to treat me right but I have to be with you day and night, you have all the power and control, this relationship is so toxic.