Now imagine a realistic, concrete solution that might simultaneously help tackle the enormous problem of sexual violence and harassment in schools and have a positive impact on the wider problem of rape and domestic violence in our society too.

That solution is comprehensive, compulsory sex and relationships education (SRE), including information on topics like consent, healthy relationships, gender stereotypes, online pornography and LGBT rights and relationships.

It would provide young people the tools to understand and navigate the issues they are already experiencing from a young age, but also arm them to go out into the wider world confident about their rights and responsibilities, thus providing a preventative impact as well. It isn’t a magic bullet, but it could make a massive difference.

“Let’s make 2017 the year we finally take preventative action against sexual violence”