Monday, 28 June 2021, 3:58 pm
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.
“While there has been
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.
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