Press Release – White Ribbon
A survey of Christchurch Girls’ High School has revealed widespread sexual harassment, with more than 400 students revealing they’ve been sexually assaulted and more than 20 saying they’ve been raped.
“As a country we need to support our young men to understand what Healthy Masculinity looks like,” says White Ribbon Manager Rob McCann, “and have a working comprehension of what Respectful Relationships involve, which includes understanding consent.”
“It is these concepts that can help provide a protection against the type of attitudes and behaviour, which enable young men to think it is ok to harass and harm women.