unwanted sexual actions that hurt, pressure or make others feel unsafe or uncomfortable

Supporting others through difficult times

RSHE (PSHE)

Harmful sexual behaviour

Protecting myself online and seeking support

This unit explores the legal aspects of harmful sexual behaviour, including sexual harassment and image-based abuse. Pupils learn what the law says, how to protect themselves online, recognise exploitation such as sextortion, and know how to seek support and report concerns.

Power in relationships: What do we need to know about the law?

Grooming, exploitation, coercion, harassment, rape.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

References to forced marriage, violence against women and girls.

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Feeling unsafe or being asked to keep secrets.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

If you see or experience harmful sexual behaviour, what should you do?

save evidence and ask for help from an adult

Match the behaviour with the correct action.

report it to a teacher or trusted adult immediately

Dan sees someone in school touching another pupil in a way that makes them uncomfortable. What is the right thing for Dan to do?

Why is it important to tell a trusted adult if you know someone has done something serious?

screenshot the message and tell a trusted adult

Noah receives an unwanted and inappropriate message online from a classmate. What should Noah do?

Who is the best person to speak to first if something online makes you feel uncomfortable?

It is illegal to take, share or ask for sexual images or videos of anyone under the age of ...

sharing someone’s private image without permission

Which of these is an example of image-based abuse?

is illegal and could lead to police involvement.

can help protect yourself and others online.

could allow the behaviour to continue unchecked.

Match each online action with the most appropriate consequence.

It is important to remember that even if you delete something online, others might have already saved or {{}} it.

Someone sends Rachel a threat and a private photo that she shared. What should Rachel do?

Exit Quiz

What does HSB stand for?