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STOP the tide: tackling teen dating
violenceThe importance of
education in empowering girls and
young womenRosy Burgess
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Teen Dating Violence
in the UK- ¾ girls in a relationship experience emotional violence- 31% girls reported sexual partner violence- ¼ experienced physical violence
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“Sexting”
“exchange of sexual messages or images”
“creating, sharing and forwarding sexually suggestive nude or nearly nude images” through mobile phones and the Internet.”
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Films and Media
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Films and Media
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Education is critical• Non-formal education:– Empowers– Challenges– Unique Space
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
Stop the Violence Campaign
Five pillars:
- Awareness Campaign - Education Programme - Research and Policy - Lobbying Agenda - Campaign Action Plans
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Voices against Violence
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World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts