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Step in Barnet - Take action against harassment

would you step in

Would you step in? What men in Barnet say about street harassment

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Our charter, co-created with over 250 residents, displays our principles to foster a culture of respect:

  • Awareness
  • Accountability
  • Challenge
  • Advocacy

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Why it matters


In 2024 there were 2,623 domestic abuse incidents reported in Barnet, mostly against women, and the most common offences included:

List of common offences against women, featuring assault with injury 23%, harassment 16%, assault without injury 13%, and stalking 7%


Research at Middlesex University showed that 40% of young women reported experiencing harassment - Their top five concerns were:

Concerns from women around violence, showing safety at night, harassment, catcalling, sexual harassment, and misogyny

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