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Friday 19 September 2014

Compulsory relationship lessons for children

Yvette Cooper said a `massive culture change` was needed to stop sexual abuse victims being blamed.
Children should receive compulsory relationship lessons to prevent violence against women, Yvette Cooper has said.
Speaking in the wake of the Rotherham sex abuse scandal, the Shadow Home Secretary said the lessons should be included in the curriculum to help change attitudes.
She insisted a 'massive culture change' was needed to stop sexual abuse victims from receiving blame.
Last month, Professor Alexis Jay's report revealed at least 1,400 children were sexually exploited in Rotherham - sparking criticism of the police, councillors and local authority officials. 
Professor Jay outlined details of exploitation over a 16-year period with examples of girls who were raped, trafficked, threatened with extreme violence and ignored by the statutory authorities. 
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2761674/Labour-s-school-lessons-beat-abuse-Shadow-Home-Secretary-says-children-receive-compulsory-relationship-education-prevent-violence-against-women.html#ixzz3Do07OcVL 

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