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The Government have announced that teachers and professionals working with children and young people will have new support and guidance in cracking down on violence against women and girls.

Government confirmed plans to revise training for new teachers and to include VAWG issues in the PSHE curriculum from 2011, after the report from the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Advisory Group.

The recommendations include all schools to receive guidance to help prevent and respond to violence against women and girls and all young people to be taught about gender equality and VAWG in PSHE as part of the national curriculum.

Also, teachers to be given clear advice on how to deal with suspected cases of violence against women and girls in their schools and referring young girls at risk to support services and all parents and carers to have access to support and advice to help them discuss violence against women and girls with their children, and to signpost parents of girls experiencing violence to further advice and support.

Children’s Minister Delyth Morgan said: "Teachers are uniquely placed to spot the early signs that a young girl could be suffering from violence. We are determined to improve the training, guidance and support they receive so that schools can lead the way in putting an end to violence against women and girls."

"Parents also need better support so that children receive the same message at home and get the right advice and information if they have worries or are concerned about their friends."

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