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New research highlights worries shared by families about safety in everyday spaces. It also raises questions about education, online risks and progress on equality.
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00:00Four in five parents fear their daughters will grow up feeling unsafe in public, according
00:06to new research.
00:07A survey also found many women already feel unsafe, with more than half reporting unwanted
00:12harassment in everyday settings.
00:15Charity Plan International UK has said that rising concern reflects experiences in streets,
00:21transport and social spaces people use regularly.
00:24Parents report struggling to discuss safety, consent and equality with children, and some
00:30feel unequipped to deal with harmful online content.
00:33The government says it is working to reduce violence against women and girls, including
00:38plans to challenge harmful attitudes and improve early intervention.
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