CEOP- Challenging Victim Blaming Attitudes

The aim of this session is to provide learners with the knowledge and tools to understand what victim
blaming attitudes are, when they might occur, the impact of these attitudes, and how to identify and
challenge them. We cover:

• Definition of victim blaming and the distinction between direct/explicit and indirect/unconscious attitudes
• The different forms that victim blaming takes and how victim blaming attitudes may be expressed
• The impact of victim blaming on children and young people and how this can become a barrier to reporting
• Identifying strategies for challenging attitudes to victim blaming illustrated using CEOP
• Education’s Jessie & Friends and Send Me A Pic? resources for children and young people
• Practical suggestions of ways to change victim blaming attitudes in education settings

CEOP Five Part Series
Roles and responsibilities were more clearly outlined by the Dfe last year. We strongly advise DSLs to attend the full series of CEOP sessions listed below to ensure they have a strong foundational knowledge of online risks and can pass relevant information to their colleagues. Other members of staff are of course very welcome to attend. When booking please confirm you’re able to attend each of the sessions:

1. Introduction to Online Sexual Abuse – 12th November 2025
2. Live Streaming – 4th February, 2026
3. Nude Image Sharing – 4th March, 2026
4. The Dark Web – 20th May, 2026
5. Challenging Victim Blaming Attitudes – 24th June, 2026

All at 3.45pm – finishing 4.45pm latest.

All curriculum sessions are free to attend for schools in ICT SLA1.

Online Safety Sessions are free to attend for schools in ICT SLA3.

Schools can email me or Jordan.graham@northumberland.gov.uk to reserve a place.