Violence against women and girls
Support, advice and where to find help.
Through Her Eyes video – tackling harassment and misogyny
Through Her Eyes
Women and girls should be able to walk our streets without fear or intimidation. It is not for them to adapt their behaviour to avoid unwanted attention from men or to feel safe.
That’s why our campaign ‘Through Her Eyes’ speaks directly to men and boys.
If it’s not called out, sexual harassment can escalate into violence against women and girls. This abuse is often seen as part of normal life. We want men and boys to make it right by challenging their own attitudes and behaviour, and that of others.
How you can help
Be ready with phrases or questions
It can be difficult to know how to call out sexist jokes or comments. Non-judgemental questions can be a good way to open up the conversation, like 'why do you think that?' or 'what is funny about that?’ Or you could choose to say something simple like 'that's not OK' or 'that wasn't funny'.
Take your friend aside
Find a way to call out harmful behaviour outside of a group. This avoids putting the other person on the spot, and your conversation will likely be more open and trusting.
Walk away
Sometimes it's not safe to challenge inappropriate behaviour. Always put your own safety first. Don’t feel pressure to join in.
You don’t have to engage and can walk away. This sends a signal that you’re not comfortable with the situation.
Spread the word about Through Her Eyes
Share the Through Her Eyes video with friends, at school or work. Start a conversation about how you talk about and treat women and girls.
Your actions can help teach other boys and men to stand up to sexual harassment when they see it.
You can also:
- download our Through Her Eyes campaign poster pack to help promote the video
- download our Through Her Eyes resource pack to help guide discussions with young people
Give feedback about the Through Her Eyes video
If you've watched the video, please tell us what you think. You can:
Educational resources
A lesson resource pack has been developed by Lives Not Knives and Bede House. It is designed to:
- help secondary schools tackle sexual harassment
- encourage respectful behaviour among young people
You can download:
There are also 3 worksheets:
Support Webinars
We will be hosting webinars for staff involved in delivering this programme. These sessions will provide:
- an overview of the lesson plan
- guidance on recommended tools and approaches
- a chance to ask questions and share insights
Sign up for a webinar on:
Support if you are worried about your own behaviour
Respect
Respect work with perpetrators, male victims, and young people using violence in their close relationships.
They can be contacted through their web page or on 0808 802 4040.