ACTION BREAKS SILENCE
As part of the 16 days of activism against gender based violence, Year 10 experienced a powerful ‘empowerment through self defence’ workshop delivered by the charity Action Breaks Silence at Waldegrave school. The charity focuses on engaging, educating, and empowering communities to end violence against women and girls. The aim of the workshop was to understand that self-protection is not just about physical skills but a belief that you have the right to stand up for yourself and feel safe, and recognising that you can empower yourself by building a healthy self esteem and confidence. The workshop was both informative and interactive, led by a team of diverse trainers. Our students took full advantage of this unique opportunity to learn ways to keep themselves and others safe. They learned strategies on how to respond to and resist a number of scenarios of violence/abuse and knowing how to be an “active bystander” by helping peers seek support if they have experienced violence/abuse. It was clear students were both learning new techniques and knowledge whilst enjoying themselves through this important workshop.
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