Relationships, Stalking and Coercive Control.

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Roughly one in three young people in relationships will experience some form of abuse from a partner.
— Youth Risk Behavior Survey (2021)
  • Understand what it means to be in a relationship with someone that is balanced and respectful. This work breaks down the patterns, behaviours, and expectations that shape how people connect.

    It empowers young people to value equality, communication, and mutual respect, while recognising both subtle and obvious warning signs of unsafe or harmful behaviour.

  • Studies suggest that up to 1 in 5 young people in the UK have experienced stalking or harassment.

    Our sessions raise awareness of stalking and harassment that young people experience, both online and offline, emphasising that it is not a joke or something to be taken lightly. It is often an early behaviour that can lead to serious harm.

    We highlight warning signs, patterns of control and intrusion, and equip individuals with the knowledge to recognise, respond to, and challenge unsafe behaviour.

  • Only 16% of young people both recognise the term and understand it, despite being the most at-risk demographic.

    We explore coercive control and the red flags. We look at how coercion manifests among young people and within their relationships and we make explicit the signs that should not be ignored. It highlights patterns of manipulation, isolation, and pressure, helping individuals recognise controlling behaviour early and understand how it can escalate into more serious harm.