Tooled Up Education

White Ribbon Day takes place on November 25th each year. It is a global activism campaign dedicated to preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG). 

With 1 in 3 women globally, experiencing sexual or physical violence in their lifetimes, it’s never been more important to ensure that young people can identify and talk about the subject.

Dr Lisa Sugiura, Associate Professor in Cybercrime and Gender at the University of Portsmouth, made this video for Tooled Up giving an overview of gendered violence and sharing the latest research. If you’re new to the topic of VAWG, or would like more information, try this resource for parents before discussing some of the themes with your child. 

In this podcast, domestic violence education expert Professor David Gadd discusses the best ways for parents and schools to teach boys (and girls) about good relationships and explores the topic of consent and boundaries.

In the UK, this year’s theme for White Ribbon Day is “It starts with men.” It highlights the importance of ensuring we connect with the boys and young men in our lives to talk through issues of misogyny and masculinity. 

These 40 Family Conversation Questions on misogyny and positive masculinity are perfect for discussing this sensitive topic at home.

Many parents understand that misogynistic ideas are spread online, and are worried about what their children might encounter on social media or at school. This webinar from Ellie Softley of Everyone’s Invited explores how misogynistic ideology, such as that found in incel forums, is making its way into the mainstream, and how we can encourage young people to think critically about what they see and hear.

From Tooled Up’s recent Reaching Boys Early conference, watch Dr Stephen Burrell’s webinar Cultivating Care and Connection with Boys. Dr Burrell discusses how boys’ ideas of masculinity develop, and promotes practical tips that parents can use to help boys resist harmful narratives about gender.