Violence Against Women and Girls

Here you'll find trusted prevention resources on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) for parents, schools, practitioners and young people.

VAWG is any act of abuse, harm or violence that is directed at women and girls because of their gender, or that disproportionally affects them. It can happen online or in person and includes physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, financial and coercive abuse.

If you are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police. If you can’t speak, press 55 on your mobile phone or remain silent on your landline while the operator is on the line.

General Resources

Resources explaining VAWG, consent and respectful relationships.

White Ribbon UK

How men can stop VAWG before it starts by being allies.

Suzy Lamplugh Trust

Personal safety charity and leading stalking authority.

ENOUGH

Government campaign challenging abusive behaviours.

Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner

Local services, safety resources and ways to report VAWG.

Resources for Parents and Carers

Supporting conversations around consent, misogyny and online safety.

Anyone. Anywhere.

Educational resources, including a digital guide for parents and carers.

Not In Our Community

Helping you have open conversations with your child about VAWG.

Internet Matters

Online safety advice and resources to help children stay safe and thrive online.

NSPCC

Advice to help you talk to your child about difficult topics in an age-appropriate and supportive way.

White Ribbon UK

How parents can approach discussions about VAWG in a way that is honest, supportive and informative.

Resources for Schools and Education Settings

Teach young people about respectful relationships and consent.

Anyone. Anywhere.

Includes free lessons suitable for KS3 and KS4 and downloadable posters.

PSHE Association

Teach safe and effective PSHE on a range of topics with quality assured lesson plans.

White Ribbon UK

Support young people to identify the attitudes that lead to gender inequality.

Brook

Free five-part course to help you teach young people about consent.

Tender

Training, programmes and workshops on healthy relationships.

Pol-Ed is an education programme written by teachers for teachers. Its purpose is to keep children safe by developing their understanding of risks, consequences and the law, and to improve their resilience and ability to help and support each other. The Pol-Ed team has created themed lessons to support teaching about VAWG. From early years foundation stage to post-16, the high-quality materials are tailored for each age group. Their resources are free for all schools, education settings and community groups in the Humber region.