Nearly one million pounds will be spent on tackling violence against women and girls in Sussex.

Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne secured the funding through the government’s safer streets scheme to face this ongoing societal problem.

Over half of the money will provide Healthy relationship lessons in schools, covering; harassment, toxic masculinity and misogyny.

As well as the ‘Make her feel safe’ campaign aimed at challenging sexism, protecting girls and educating youngsters, the other half of the funding will supply additional lighting and CCTV in parks.

Mrs Bourne said: “The events of the past few weeks have brought the epidemic of male violence against women into sharp focus but we also have to acknowledge that this is a deep-rooted and ongoing societal problem.”

The Healthy Relationships sessions for year 8 students at secondary schools will be focusing on harassment, toxic masculinity and misogyny.

As well as ‘Bystander to upstander’ sessions focusing on supporting attendees to feel more confident in recognising and challenging unacceptable and misogynistic behaviour.

The ‘Make her feel safe’ campaign will address men’s and boys’ behaviour, aiming to challenge the current narrative and help bring about change.

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