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Alcohol

Learn why young people drink alcohol, the dangers associated with alcohol consumption, what binge drinking entails, and how to drink responsibly. Understand the importance of making informed decisions about alcohol use.

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Bullying

Bullying is intentional, aggressive behaviour that involves an imbalance of power or strength. It can be physical, verbal, or psychological, and is often repeated over time.

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Consent

Consent is the clear and enthusiastic agreement to engage in a specific activity, given freely and without pressure or coercion.

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Discrimination

Discrimination is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of individuals based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other personal attributes.

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Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is a serious mental health condition characterised by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, which negatively impact a person’s physical and mental health.

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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

FGM is when a female’s genitals are deliberately altered or removed for non-medical reasons. It’s also known as ‘female circumcision’ or ‘cutting’.

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Grooming

Grooming is a manipulative process where a predator builds a relationship, trust, and emotional connection with a child or vulnerable person to exploit, abuse, or manipulate them.

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection that includes over 100 different strains, some of which can cause health problems such as genital warts and cancers.

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Identity

Identity is the understanding of who a person is, encompassing various attributes, beliefs, and characteristics that define them.

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Jealousy

Jealousy is an emotional response that arises when someone perceives a threat to a valued relationship or possession.

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Knife Crime

Knife crime describes any crime involving a knife, bladed or pointed object.

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LGBTQ+ Terms

LGBTQ+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, with the plus sign representing other sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions not specifically covered by the initial letters.

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Mental health

Mental health refers to a person's emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing.

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Neglect

Neglect is a form of abuse where a caregiver fails to provide necessary care, supervision, affection, or medical attention, leading to harm or risk of harm to the individual under their care.

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Online Safety

Online safety refers to the practices and measures taken to protect personal information, privacy, and overall well-being while using the internet.

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Periods

A period, or menstruation, is the monthly shedding of the uterine lining when pregnancy does not occur.

Puberty

Puberty is the developmental stage during which a child's body undergoes physical, hormonal, and emotional changes to become capable of sexual reproduction

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Queer

Queer is an umbrella term used to describe sexual and gender identities that fall outside of the heterosexual and cisgender norms.

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Relationships

Relationships are connections or associations between individuals who interact with and influence each other.

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Self Harm

Self-harm is the act of deliberately inflicting pain or injury on oneself as a way to cope with emotional distress, trauma, or overwhelming situations.

Sextortion

Sextortion, also known as sexploitation or digital sexual exploitation, is a form of blackmail. It involved an individual who is usually catfished or tricked into sending nude or explicit sexual images of videos, then blackmailed for financial gain.

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Trafficking

Trafficking is the illegal trade of humans for the purposes of forced labour, sexual exploitation, or other forms of exploitation.

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Upskirting

Upskirting is the act of taking a photograph or video under a person's clothing without their consent, typically aiming to capture images of their underwear or genital area.

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Vaping

Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device, which heats a liquid (e-liquid) containing nicotine, flavourings, and other chemicals.

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Wellbeing

Discover the importance of wellbeing, the difference between physical and mental wellbeing, and why managing both is essential for a healthy, balanced life.

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Xenophobia

Xenophobia is an irrational fear or dislike of people from other countries or cultures and is extremely harmful.

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Young Carer

Discover what it means to be a young carer, why young people may need to care for family members, and the unique pressures they face.

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Zombie Knives

Zombie knives are large, menacing blades often designed with serrated edges and bright, intimidating designs. While these knives are decorative, they are still very dangerous.