Tag #Peer Abuse

What immediate actions are needed to address the widespread issue of pupil-on-pupil sexual abuse in UK schools, given its normalization and the significant impact on victims and perpetrators?

Women's charities in the UK are demanding clearer guidance for schools on handling pupil-on-pupil sexual abuse, citing its normalization and prevalence even in primary schools. Online pornography is identified as a contributing factor. A 2016 inquiry revealed 600 reported school rapes over three years and widespread sexual harassment among girls.