The Girls

Based on the findings of our report 'The Lassies are No Feart', this peer education module explores themes of relationships, social norms, values and behaviour through a gendered lens.

Read our Young Person's Version of 'The Lassies are No Feart'.

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Violence Between Girls

Over the past two years there has been more attention in the news and on social media about physical violence between girls and young women.

In our above report, we talked to girls to learn more about their experiences of violence and to hear their ideas about what could help prevent it. From this, comes the below resources.

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Violence Between Girls

Begin to explore what violence between girls is using our report as a starting point.

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No One Cares

The report showed that young people felt there was a lack of adult support available. Use this activity to map out the resources available within your community.

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Walk in Her Shoes

What would it be like to walk in a girls shoes for a day? Explore the stereotypes and the impact of internalysed misogyny in keeping woman and young girls in 'their box'.

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Impulse Reactions

This session gives an insight into the relationship between impulsive actions and violence. Explore how can we become more self-aware to help prevent this.

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Red Flag

Explore what healthy relationships
are and see if you can spot the red flags!

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Social Media Campaign

Design a campaign to challenge the stereotypes and promote positive relationships.

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Discuss

Get a discussion going

Reality

Discuss your groups personal experiences of violence between girls and how we can support girls and young woman further.

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A Girls Girl

How can girls and young woman help support and cheer each other on?

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Watch

Discover more with these videos and illustrations

Knife Crime Graffiti Animation

This animation is about a group of Scottish teenagers and the consequences of knife crime. Watch how a knife affects one teen as he finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Mark's Story: One Knife. Many Victims.

Mark’s night kicks off like any other. But a split second decision he makes early on will turn his life

What are the consequences of carrying a knife?

Do you know what the consequences of carrying a knife are? For a start, one of the key facts on knife crime is that if you carry a knife you are more likely to get stabbed yourself.

What happens if your friend gets caught with a knife?

Did you know that just being present at an incident involving knife crime could be enough to earn jail time? And depending on circumstances, you could even face a murder charge in the event of a death.

What happens if you use a knife on someone?

Don't be misunderstood about knife crime and the consequences. There is no ‘safe place’ to stab someone. It's all the same, and chances are you will be going to jail, no matter the eventual outcome.

Don't Be in the Dark About Knife Crime

If you get caught up in knife crime, you’re not just going to get a slap on the wrists. It doesn’t matter if it’s for your own protection or if you are carrying a knife for someone else. Just carrying a knife can get you sent to prison for up to four years, even if you don’t use it.

What happens if you're caught with a knife?

If you get caught up in knife crime, you’re not just going to get a slap on the wrists. It doesn’t matter if it’s for your own protection or if you are carrying a knife for someone else.