Sexuality education can counter what kids learn from porn, but some teachers fear backlash when tackling 'risky' topics

Sharon O'Mara and Kirsty Duncanson

By Sharon O'Mara and Kirsty Duncanson
Community contribution / April 7, 2021

Thousands of women outlined stories of sexual harassment at private school parties in a petition launched by Chanel Contos recently.

Contos is calling for better sexuality education at school, which includes more information about consent.

After the March 4 Justice ...

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