A new initiative in West Mercia aims to educate young people about misogyny and promote healthy relationships in schools
West Mercia: A new project is kicking off to tackle misogyny in schools. West Mercia Women’s Aid, The RightPath, and Everyone’s Invited are teaming up for this. They’re calling it The Young Person’s Prevention Project.
This initiative is all about giving young people the tools they need to understand and challenge misogyny. It’s not just about lectures; they’re bringing in community support too.
Schools will host workshops and awareness sessions. The RightPath and Everyone’s Invited will lead these events, while West Mercia Women’s Aid will provide community support.
They’re reaching out to youth groups, home-schooled kids, and even unaccompanied asylum seekers. The goal is to help those who might be at risk or those who might be causing harm.
Mentoring will be a big part of this. They’ll offer one-on-one or group sessions, usually around six to eight meetings. These can be tailored to fit individual needs.
Topics will include domestic abuse, healthy relationships, and the effects of gender-based abuse. In schools, there will be interactive talks that use real-life stories and pop culture to connect with students.
For those wanting more in-depth support, there are small group sessions called Unspoken Truth. These focus on tough topics like gender stereotypes and harmful behaviors.
The aim is to help young people build the values they need for healthy relationships now and in the future. Plus, school staff will get training to better support these discussions.
Overall, this project is about changing how young people view misogyny and stereotypes through education and community involvement.
