Sexual harassment and drink don’t mix
form of sexual harassment themselves.
The statistics are revealed in a new Drinkaware/YouGov survey which reveals the extent to which alcohol-related sexual harassment in Yorkshire has become a normalised part of a night out.
On the back of these findings, Drinkaware is campaigning to put an end to unwanted drunken sexual harassment and its normalisation.
The alcohol education charity aims to encourage witnesses to challenge the status quo by giving them information and advice on what to do if they see or suspect that someone is being harassed.
The three elements of the advice are:
Spot it - Is something dodgy happening? Check it - Is it safe to step in? Speak out - If it’s safe to do so, check with the person being targeted: Are they OK? If not, try staff or security.
Janet MacKechnie, Campaign Lead for Drinkaware, said: “For far too many people, drunken sexual harassment is now sadly part and parcel of a night out.
“Being drunk is no excuse to grab, grope or make inappropriate comments to strangers on a night out after a few drinks A PRIMARY school in Huddersfield has opened a new library.
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Birkby, officially opened its library last week after many months of planning.
The library, which is decorated with a woodland theme, can be used by pupils, as well as their family members.
The ‘Families Reading Together’ project was funded by the school, parents’ group Friends of School and families, along with the Big Lottery Fund.
Deputy headteacher Chris Sutcliffe said: “A huge thanks for sharing the cost of this dedicated space for
“If people see someone being sexually harassed, asking them if they are OK can make a big difference – whether they’re a friend or a stranger.
“It can be difficult to know exactly what to do which is why Drinkaware is giving young people this information and advice in the hope that next time they feel more confident to offer support to someone.
“It’s time to put an end to unwanted drunken sexual harassment. Asking someone if they are OK and giving them support sends a clear signal that this behaviour is no longer going to be tolerated.” reading with the aim of developing literacy skills across the school community.
“Special thanks also go to Mrs Brown, literacy co-ordinator at St Patrick’s, who has worked extremely hard managing the project.
“Reading is a vital element in all learning, and reading for pleasure is a wonderful lifelong habit to develop.
“Parents and other family members are the best models and we aim to promote a love of regular reading.”
As well as during the school day, the library will open three days a week both before and after school for reading, research and exchanging books.