Sexual Violence, Rape Culture, Rape Myths and Consent.
“Nearly 90% of girls have been sent unwanted explicit images”
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79% of girls and 38% of boys have experienced sexual assault of some kind at school. Ofsted (2021)
We address sexual violence among young people with clarity and seriousness, challenging myths, victim-blaming, and harmful attitudes that allow it to persist. We define what constitutes sexual violence, including non-contact forms such as harassment, coercion, and exploitation, as well as physical assault.
We teach how to recognise abusive behaviour, understand its impact, and take action, supporting safer environments and a culture where harm is not ignored or excused, but taken seriously and believed.
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Challenges rape culture, including how it shows up in schools and educational settings through attitudes, language, and behaviours that normalise or excuse sexual violence. This includes victim-blaming, sexual harassment, sharing images without consent, “jokes” that minimise harm, and peer pressure that dismisses boundaries.
Sessions push individuals to recognise these patterns, take responsibility for challenging them, and help create environments where respect, consent, and accountability are non-negotiable.
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Challenges rape myths and the false beliefs that excuse, minimise, or distort sexual violence. It confronts ideas that shift blame onto victims, question credibility, or downplay harm.
Sessions equip individuals to recognise and reject these myths, understand their real-world impact, and promote a culture grounded in respect, consent, and accountability.
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68% of girls and 27% of boys have reported feeling pressured to do sexual things they did not want to do. Ofsted, (2020)
Our sessions clearly define consent without ambiguity, emphasising that it must be freely given, informed, and ongoing. It challenges pressure, coercion, and assumptions that undermine a person’s ability to choose.
Sessions equip individuals to recognise when consent is present or absent, respect boundaries, and take responsibility for ensuring all interactions are based on mutual agreement and respect.

