Over 14,000 Somerset students learn Active Bystander safety skills
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 06:01 · Archive
More than 14,000 Somerset students have taken part in Active Bystander assemblies designed to help young people safely challenge inappropriate behaviour and stand up for others. The assemblies were commissioned by Somerset Council through its Violence Reduction Partnership and delivered by Collaborate Digital.
The programme teaches students how to recognise when something is wrong and what safe, positive actions they can take to support others without putting themselves at risk. Cllr Heather Shearer, lead member for children, families and education and chair of the Safer Somerset Board, said: 'It is wonderful to see young people leading this campaign and helping to create messages that will speak directly to their peers. We want young people to feel confident that they can make a difference, while being clear that they should never put themselves at risk.'
Alongside the assemblies, the Somerset Youth Parliament has launched its own Active Bystander campaign featuring videos, articles, audio content and PowerPoint presentations created by young people for their peers. Three members of the Youth Parliament from Haygrove School—Kieran, Layla-Jo and Ruby—helped develop the materials and launched the campaign during assemblies for years eight and nine.
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- Thousands of Somerset students take part in Active Bystander assembliesMore than 14,000 Somerset students have taken part in Active Bystander assemblies promoting safety and positive action.Somerset County Gazette · 19 Oct, 05:00
- More than 14,000 Somerset students attend Active Bystander assembliesMore than 14,000 Somerset students have taken part in Active Bystander assemblies promoting safety and positive action.Bridgwater Mercury · 19 Oct, 05:00
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