Safety for women and girls

 Clips from young people talking about how how safe they feel when they’re out in the city. 86% of young women in the UK have experienced some form of harassment in a public space, according to a recent UN report. Since 2015, hate crimes related to sexual orientation and gender have risen year-on-year. So how do safety, and perceived threats, affect young women, young men & the LGBTQ plus community? What can teens do to feel and stay safe when they’re out? We’ll be discussing what services are available to victims of crimes like sexual assault or mugging. And what parents can do to help their kids stay safe when they’re away from home. To hear the full episode of Raising Teens: Safety in the City, visit BBC Sounds.