FAQs

ThisHasToSTOP Toolkit

  • The Toolkit is an evidence-based framework for tackling misogyny and creating culture change in our communities, based on the award-winning ThisHasToSTOP campaign.

    The Toolkit is a practical resource, designed to support local authorities, educators, community groups, and organisations wanting to respond to and prevent harmful sexist behaviours in their communities. It includes theoretical underpinnings and a theory of change, as well as practical information and advice for commuity safety teams, educators, policy makers and other practitioners interested in tackling VAWG.

    The Toolkit also offers a range of practical campaign and educational resources, which are free to download for people who join the THisHasToSTOP Allies community.

  • The Toolkit is intended for professionals working in:

    • Council Community safety teams and education directorates

    • Schools and colleges

    • Community organisations

    • Youth settings and services      

    • Employee training/HR    

  • Yes, the resources are available free of charge to organisations committed to tackling misogyny and creating safer communities.

    We ask people to register and join the Allies community before they can download the resources. This is so we can:

    • Understand who the resources are reaching

    • Share relevant updates or new materials

    • Provide implementation guidance and/ or personalisation where appropriate

    • Create a network of change-makers and allies wishing to tackle VAWG.

  • Resources can be downloaded via the Allies > Resources page. You will need to create a user account to access the resources.

  • The Toolkit website has been developed in partnership with community safety teams, teachers, schools, and police partners, , meaning the approach has been shaped by real-world experience across education, safeguarding, and community safety settings. So you can be confident the resources are practical, relevant, and effective in local communities.

    SOcial Engine is happy to support this work with a free 30 minute consultation call with a member of our team. We hope this will help you get started. If you require more advice or guidance on implementation in your local context, please book your 30 minute call here or via the link in the website footer.

    You can also contact us directly at info@socialengine.co.uk.

  • Resources can be downloaded from the Resources page in the Allies section.

    Users who set up and sign in to Allies accounts can access all available resources for free, as well as book a free consultation session with an expert adviser.

  • ThisHasToSTOP adapts and simplifies the Theory of Planned Behaviour, a behavioural science model, into a roadmap for effective VAWG intervention in a specific locality or community. This model typically applies at the borough or local council level. The model targets key stakeholder groups – perpetrators, bystanders and community members with a series of actions designed      to achieve genuine culture change.

    ThisHasToSTOP materials were commissioned and piloted by the London Borough of Redbridge.

    In the first year of the programme, recorded harassment offences fell by 21%, compared to a 9.5% reduction across London over the same period.

    In schools that participated in the Step In pilot, students showed increased awareness of sexism and misogyny, along with higher reporting of sexist incidents - often seen as an early indicator of improved awareness and confidence to speak up.

  • ThisHasToSTOP Toolkit – and the ThisHasToSTOP and Step In campaigns – were developed by behaviour change specialists Social Engine, working in close partnership with the London Borough of Redbridge’s Community Safety Team.      

    ThisHasToSTOP was originally created as a local campaign in Redbridge to address misogyny and violence against women and girls (VAWG), with a focus on early intervention, behaviour change, and community-wide prevention.

    Following the success of the initial programme, the model has been refined and adapted into a toolkit that can be used by schools, local authorities, and community organisations across the UK. The goal is to share learning and materials to jump-start similar initiatives around the country so we genuinely create a safer world for women and girls.

  • Many of our resources come in formats that you can customise yourself in Word or PowerPoint. Further customisation of resources is available on request. Please get in touch us using the contact form for more information.

    Brand guidelines on how to appropriately use ThisHasToSTOP and Step In are available on request.

  • By signing up you agree that your name and email address will be collected and stored by Social Engine.

    This information may be used to:

    • Provide access to the requested resources

    • Share updates about the This Has to STOP Toolkit

    • Send relevant information, guidance, or follow-up support related to implementation

    • Understand how the resources are being used across different settings

    • Your data will not be sold to or shared with third parties.

    For more information, please see our Legal and Privacy policies.

Step In Bystander training

  • Step In Bystander training equips adults and young people aged 13+ with the knowledge and skills to recognise harmful behaviour and take positive action as an active bystander.

    The half-hour Don’t Stand By, Step In workshop makes it easy to share bystander training with anyone in your community. The session can be held at youth clubs, community groups, faith spaces and workplaces, or, wherever your community needs it.

  • No training is needed to deliver this workshop, all the resources you need to deliver the workshop are provided, including slides and a facilitator plan, as well as marketing materials to promote the core idea, helping to embed bystander intervention into local practice. Find these resources here: link

Step In for Schools

  • Step In has two major parts – a Bystander training component and an schools-based learning component, called Step In for Schools.

    Step In Bystander training is a simplified, memorable and actionable approach to giving people the confidence to step in safely when they see someone being harassed.

    Step In for Schools is an evidence-based education programme designed to help students understand important issues including boundaries, misogyny, consent, and respectful behaviour. Grounded in behavioural research, the programme supports real and measurable change in how young people think, behave, and respond to harmful attitudes and behaviours.

    Designed for both primary and secondary schools, Step In uses a spiral curriculum approach to build students’ understanding over time and support the development of lifelong respectful and anti-sexist behaviours

  • While outcomes will vary depending on your school and community context, the Step In pilot in Redbridge showed encouraging early results.

    Students who took part demonstrated greater awareness of sexism and misogyny, along with stronger understanding of how to respond as a bystander. Participating schools also saw increased reporting of sexist incidents, often viewed as a positive early indicator of improved awareness and confidence to speak up. Teachers responded positively to the classroom resources, and students showed strong recall of key messages and behaviours promoted through the programme.

  • Yes.

    All Step In resources are available free of charge to support those committed to creating safer communities.

    We ask you to register before downloading, so we can:

    • Understand who the resources are reaching

    • Share relevant updates or new materials

    • Provide implementation guidance and/ or personalisation where appropriate

    • Build a community of people working to tackle misogyny and VAWG.

  • By signing up to download these resources, you agree that your name and email address will be collected and stored by Social Engine.

    This information may be used to:

    • Provide access to the requested resources

    • Share updates about the This Has to STOP Toolkit

    • Send relevant information, guidance, or follow-up support related to implementation

    • Understand how the resources are being used across different settings

    Your data will not be sold to or shared with third parties.

    Please read our Terms & conditions and Social Engine’s Privacy Policy.

  • Step In uses a carefully designed spiral curriculum to ensure sensitive topics are introduced in an age-appropriate, safe, and structured way. Spanning Years 6-9, the programme supports students through key stages of development, from Year 6 in primary school, through transition to secondary school, and into Years 7-9.

    The Primary and Secondary Teacher handbooks provided offer guidance on how to handle sensitive topics in the classroom.

  • Step In has been designed to draw on best practice in engaging boys and young men in the prevention of sexual violence and harmful behaviour.

    Lessons explore topics that are relevant to all young people, including online influences, gender stereotypes, respectful relationships, and allyship. The programme uses relatable examples throughout, with a focus on positive male role models for young men, and real-life scenarios that students can recognise from their own experiences, including gaming, sport, and social media.

     Rather than blaming or shaming, Step In encourages empathy, critical thinking, and healthy discussion. The aim is to help students build the confidence and skills to recognise harmful behaviour, support others, and have respectful conversations about difficult topics.

  • Yes. Step In is designed to be suitable for both mixed-gender and single-gender school settings.

    The programme focuses on respectful behaviour, healthy boundaries, consent, and challenging harmful attitudes and behaviours in an age-appropriate and inclusive way. Resources can be adapted to reflect the needs and context of different school communities.

  • We understand that topics such as sexism, misogyny and violence against women and girls can feel sensitive for some parents and carers. Student safety and wellbeing are at the heart of Step In, and all content is designed to be age-appropriate, educational and grounded in encouraging open and respectful communication as well as early prevention.

     

    To support schools with transparency, parent/carer information letters for both primary and Secondary settings can be downloaded via our resources page. These letters explain the content and aims of the programme, to ensure parents and carers feel fully informed.

  • The five Year 6 sessions are 45 minutes each.

    The lessons for y7-9 are planned for 30 minutes each.

    Schools can choose their own schedule to best suit their needs – whether teaching weekly, every day for two weeks, or using the material for drop-down days. We recommend delivering lessons on a regular schedule, with no more than two weeks between sessions, as each lesson builds on previous learning.

  • Our toolkit provides all materials necessary to deliver the sessions. Teachers delivering this content do not need specialist knowledge but do need ability to hold space for sensitive conversations and lead students through discussions that can spark emotions or be controversial.

     

    Staff also need to be familiar with reporting policies in case of disclosures, and need to feel confident with ways to handle these. We recommend that all teachers delivering the programme read through the handbook available. Where possible, it can be useful for the PSHE lead, DSL or other teaching staff to help familiarise delivering teachers with the programme.

  • While Step In has been designed for schools, the programme can also be used in other youth and educational settings, including youth clubs and community groups.

    As the lessons build on previous learning, the programme works best in settings where young people meet regularly. Multiple sessions can also be delivered together where needed.

    For organisations looking for a shorter or standalone session for young people aged 13+, our Active Bystander Workshop may be more suitable.