Sydney Boys High School: the "boy effect" on the "girl effect"

Here's a film from a group of year 10 students at Sydney Boys High School which is a perfect example of what White Ribbon is all about.

As part of their Community Action Project for High Resolves, the boys chose to do a project to raise awareness about gender equality.

What's even more impressive is that they're spreading their message about why we should care about the issue of violence against women to other high school students. They're calling it the "boy effect" on the "girl effect" - and we love it!



Watch the video here.

2010 School's Kit

Download it here.

Simple Steps to Start your White Ribbon Day School Initiatives
1. Download the 2010 schools kit

2. Order Ribbons and Wristbands online
Don’t forget to let us know what other merchandise or materials you would like!

3. Register your Fundraising Event
After you’ve read through the Schools’ Kit and decided on an event or range of events you’d like to host for White Ribbon Day, you can register them with White Ribbon.

In order that White Ribbon can best support your school in hosting a White Ribbon event, there are a few short forms to fill out and some Fundraising Guidelines to consider. In most States and Territories, there are fundraising laws and practices that need to be adhered to. White Ribbon has put together a simple registration form for you to fill-out when raising funds for the Campaign, to cover these Fundraising Guidelines.

Registering your event also allows the White Ribbon team to
• Promote your event on our website and in our e-newsletters
• Find an Ambassador to speak at your event
• Provide your school with the White Ribbon Supporter logo and other resources
• Provide ongoing support for your initiatives/event

Resources for Schools

Respectful Relationships
If you are a teacher and would like to find out about running an anti-violence program in your school, please send an expression of interest to events@whiteribbonday.org.au.

White Ribbon Reports on Young People and Violence against Women
Visit the resources page for the White Ribbon Paper on young people and violence against women, 'An Assault on our Future'; fact sheets and educational resources; and event materials.

Campaign in a Box

In addition to the Australian School Kit, White Ribbon Canada has kindly given us permission to use their Campaign in a Box resource, which provides a set of fully interactive exercises designed to help teach and promote healthy, equal relationships among boys and girls.

It was specifically formulated for use with children from grades 5-8 but the activities can be adapted for all grades.

2009 Schools' Kit

The 2009 White Ribbon School's Kit is now available.

Download the 2009 White Ribbon Schools Kit here

An Assault on our Future: The impact of violence on young people and their relationships

White Ribbon's latest report, by Michael Flood and Lara Fergus.

Download the full report here.

Download a summary of the report here.