The Youth Endowment Fund toolkit describes relationship violence prevention as activities that aim to reduce violence between children and young people in intimate and partner relationships. Dating and relationship violence includes all forms of violence and abuse, including emotional, physical, and sexual violence, psychological abuse, stalking, and harassment. It differs from domestic abuse, which in the UK has a lower age limit of 16 and can include family relationships and carers.
Relationship abuse can effect anyone, anywhere.
That's why our 'Anyone. Anywhere.' campaign helps young people understand the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships.
Developed by Engaging Education in collaboration with secondary school pupils and staff, the materials provide practical advice for young people to recognise the signs of abuse, seek support and help others.
A whole school approach was taken, involving all parts of the school working together and being committed, creating a partnership between senior leaders, teachers and all school staff, students, parents, carers and the wider community.
The programme was developed and designed with sustainability in mind, encouraging schools to grow and own a continuous process of reflection and improvement in order that delivery can continue after the funded intervention is complete.
In turn, the schools involved in the pilot will be encouraged to support other schools, colleagues and peers to rollout the programme in their own schools.
Resources developed, include:
- Engaging Lesson Modules: To spark discussion and critical thinking in the classroom.
- Informative Posters: Ideal for displaying in schools and youth organisations.
- Digital Parent Guide: To help parents and carers talk to their children about healthy relationships.
Educating young people about healthy, respectful relationships is part of our approach to creating a safer Humber region.
