Talking Respect

Talking Respect was developed through a process of consultation and collaboration with young people and the people who work with them in schools and organisations in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory, Australia.

The themes addressed in talking respect include:

• healthy and unhealthy relationships;
• gender stereotypes;
• pressure and consent;
• jealousy;
• relationship violence;
• the sharing of nudes;
• social media;
• the influence of pornography;
• getting support.

Some of these themes are sensitive and challenging. But they impact young people’s lives and experiences, and therefore are important themes to talk about.

Talking Respect seeks to support communities to develop the capacity of their local young people to:

• understand the characteristics of respectful relationships;
• identify and understand the characteristics of unhealthy relationships;
• critique the messages about gender, sex, relationships, power and aggression that are conveyed through a range of media and in other places in society;
• develop knowledge, attitudes and practical skills that support healthy, respectful relationships.

In doing so, Talking Respect seeks to contribute to broader efforts to prevent violence, particularly violence against women and children, and to promote safety, respect and equality.

We run workshops in and/or with Port Stephens High Schools each term. If you are interested in accessing this program for your school or group give us a ring on 49800800.