Solace Newsletter – November 2024

Peer-on-peer abuse—including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and online abuse—is increasingly recognised as a serious concern in schools and beyond.

A 2021 Ofsted report found that 90% of girls and nearly 50% of boys in UK schools had experienced sexual harassment, with many young people feeling such behaviours had become “normalised.” This troubling reality underscores the urgent need for awareness, prevention, and support.

Why Attend?
Whether you work with young people, are a parent, a young person yourself, or you just want to look out for the young people in your life, this event is an invaluable opportunity to deepen your understanding of peer-on-peer abuse and gain practical tools to help create a culture of safety and respect. By amplifying the voices of young people, our goal is to start a wider conversation on how to prevent and address this behaviour. And it’s free!

Event Details
Date: 25th November, 4 – 5pm.
Location: Online
Registration Link

Event Highlights:

• Panel Discussion: Hear from leading professionals in the Violence Against Women and Girls sector, top education experts, and those working with children who will share key insights on how peer-on-peer abuse manifests, its impact on young people, and the critical role of educators, parents, and policymakers in addressing it.
   
• Film launch: We’re proud to debut a series of impactful films created by Solace’s Young Changemakers, highlighting real stories and issues like in-person and online harassment, revenge porn, and the realities faced by young girls today.
  
  Resource Pack: Every participant will receive a free resource pack developed by Solace’s Children and Young People Team, aimed at professionals who support young people, parents, and young people themselves.

We hope you’ll join us to learn, engage, and take action on this vital issue. Let’s work together to make a difference in the lives of young people.

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