Violence prevention for schools

Would you like to integrate the topic of violence into your classes and familiarise your students with the campaign’s content? Here teachers can find materials and information for young people (from secondary level I), as well as links to relevant projects.

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Make the campaign visible in the classroom with our packages of materials, including everything from stickers to posters. For more information on ordering printed materials, contact us by e-mail at: infocampagne@ebg.admin.ch.

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Prevention projects for classes

The following projects, designed for young people, promote the prevention of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. They are financially supported by the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE).

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Herzsprung/As de coeur/Batticuore

A nationwide project to prevent violence among young couples. The programme – which could form part of a school project week – involves five sessions led by specially trained facilitators.

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The aim of this project is to prevent sexual violence among children and adolescents. The project website (in German) provides information on workshops and resources for children and adolescents, as well as further training for teachers.

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Workshops for students (from 5th grade) on violence in the family and among couples. These workshops are designed for (potential) victims and perpetrators.

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ALTernatives

An online videogame designed to raise awareness of domestic violence among young people (from secondary level II). The game is currently only available in French.

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The FOGE supports numerous other projects in the area of violence prevention. For an overview, see the project database on the website.

Additional projects

Background information for teachers

As a teacher, what do you need to know about domestic, sexual and gender-based violence? The “Minimum standards for education and training in the school and education sector”, published by the FOGE, provide an overview of the relevant knowledge and skills.

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More information on the campaign

Further information on the “Equality prevents violence” campaign can be found in the factsheet.

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Understanding the background –
preventing violence

Victim support number 142

Call 142 to get free, anonymous advice if you have experienced violence or if someone close to you is affected by violence.

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Why equality prevents violence

When people seek to dominate others, the risk of violence is increased. Equality protects those affected – and can prevent violence arising in the first place.

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Background to the campaign

Domestic, sexual and gender-based violence has many causes and many faces. It is widespread in Switzerland, as it is elsewhere. Anyone can be affected, but women face a higher risk. To tackle this, the campaign focuses on two common sources of violence: power imbalances and discriminatory norms.

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How much control is too much?

When does control in a relationship become problematic, and what can be done if that happens.

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Defining our terms?

What forms of violence is this campaign addressing? And what exactly is meant by genderbased, sexual and domestic violence? Brief explanations are given here.

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