Step in Barnet - Take action against harassment

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Violence against women and girls is everyone's issue. We're inviting everyone, especially men and boys, to step in and be part of the solution

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

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Sign our charter and register for bystander intervention training

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

  • Awareness
  • Accountability
  • Challenge
  • Advocacy

We're also offering free bystander intervention training to help you learn how to safely challenge harmful behaviour.

Sign our charter and register for free bystander intervention training

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

Partners and supporters

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