Understanding Masculinity & Tackling Misogyny - Newham Schools

An online session for professionals working in Newham schools led by Brook. If the event is sold out and you wish to attend, please email [email protected]

Understanding Masculinity and Tackling Misogyny Professional Training Aims to provide professionals with the knowledge and confidence to raise young people’s awareness of gender stereotypes and their impact. To empower professionals with the knowledge and skills to develop young people’s critical engagement with online and offline misogyny. By the end of the training participants will be able to

• Describe the harm gender stereotypes cause young people of all genders
• Define misogyny and give examples of how it affects young people
• Understand the impact of digital content on young people’s gender norms and values
• Recognise and mitigate the push-pull factors that attract young people towards extreme ideologies
• Feel confident in raising young people’s awareness of misogyny and tackle harmful ideas in the classroom

Brook

With over 55 years of experience, Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity for young people. We offer free and confidential relationship and sexual health services to those under 25 at our Brook Clinics across the UK. Nationally and locally, we support and enhance school RSE, working with young people in various settings.As a trusted source of information, we bridge the gap between schools, young people, and the community, drawing on our extensive experience to inform our approach.We also provide counselling and wellbeing services, sex and relationships education for young people, professional training, and accessible digital information at www.brook.org.uk.

London Sexual Violence Education at Brook

Thanks to generous funding from NHS England, the London Sexual Violence team provides 60 free hours of support to young people (aged 14-25) and professionals on topics related to sexual violence. This support is available in various educational settings across London, including secondary schools, PRUs, and youth projects.

This event is run by an external organisation as such views and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views of the WINS team or Newham CAMHS.

Event Venue

Online