Reduce Abuse Project receives WISH Award 2009 (Wellbeing in Sexual Health)

Monday, 7th December, 2009

The West Dunbartonshire Reduce Abuse Project has received a national award for the Sexual Bullying Programme in school communities.  Shona Bruce, Project Coordinator received the award at the WISH National Conference on 28 October 09.
 
The WISH website details information on the project and other award winners and nominations:
 
"This programme demonstrates a pro-active approach to addressing the Respect and Responsibility strands (national sexual health strategy). In collaboration with young people, teaching staff and partners, the Sexual Bullying programme developed effective approaches to tackle gender based and homophobic bullying in school communities in West Dunbartonshire. Working in partnership with young people with the support of an arts organisation, this project resulted in the creation of a DVD resource, which explicitly and honestly portrays gender stereotyping and homophobic bullying at school.
 
“Recommended by the Scottish Government’s Prevention and Education Sub-group the programme has since been delivered in denominational secondary schools, enabling staff and young people to openly explore sexual bullying and work is now underway to incorporate sexual bullying into school and local authority anti-bullying policies. "
 
For further information on the project or the award please contact: 0141 952 4074