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Today we are launching Our Schools Now!
The majority of schoolchildren in the UK are not taught about street harassment, despite the fact that 2 in 3 girls will be subject to this violence.
Find out more about our campaign: http://www.ourstreetsnow.org/our-schools
#EndPSH #OurSchoolsNow
The majority of schoolchildren in the UK are not taught about street harassment, despite the fact that 2 in 3 girls will be subject to this violence.
Find out more about our campaign: http://www.ourstreetsnow.org/our-schools
#EndPSH #OurSchoolsNow
See abridged our press release here. Full version over at: https://www.ourstreetsnow.org/our-schools
Today we launch:
Our report on public sexual harassment & schoolchildren
An incredible resource pack to educate yourself about public sexual harassment @jessjleigh
Model lesson plans to be used by teachers
Template letter to contact your school
#BackToSchool #OurSchoolsNow
Our report on public sexual harassment & schoolchildren
An incredible resource pack to educate yourself about public sexual harassment @jessjleigh
Model lesson plans to be used by teachers
Template letter to contact your school
#BackToSchool #OurSchoolsNow
Our report found that ONLY 14% OF SCHOOLKIDS had learnt about public sexual harassment. This is despite the fact that most schoolgirls in the UK will be harassed before reaching adulthood ( @PlanUK).
Why are we not educating our children about a violence they will likely face?
Why are we not educating our children about a violence they will likely face?
So many girls feel ashamed after being harassed, with 42% of girls telling NO ONE about their experience
Educating young people about harassment can:
Tackle stigma and shame
Reduce number of perpetrators
Change societal norms
End public sexual harassment
#OurSchoolsNow
Educating young people about harassment can:
Tackle stigma and shame
Reduce number of perpetrators
Change societal norms
End public sexual harassment
#OurSchoolsNow
