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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