Prevention teams for gender-based and sexual abuse

Description of the action and objectives

Green Deal action

To support the prevention teams for gender-based and sexual abuse established in primary schools in fulfilling their prevention role.

 

Implementation period

Planned completion in the second half of 2024

Status: Completed

Status report on July 1, 2025

Prevention teams operate in all primary schools and are expected to be active. The National Agency for Children and Families online course is now available and all staff are expected to complete it. The Gender Equality Academy continues to emphasize staff participation in the course.

Older status reports

Below you can find older status reports with information on the progress of the action since its inception (if you're using your phone, it's better to turn it sideways).
  Timeline Progress description
  July 2024

Prevention teams operate in all primary schools and are expected to be active. The National Agency for Children and Families online course is now available and all staff are expected to complete it. The Gender Equality Academy continues to emphasize staff participation in the course.

 

Connection of action to Reykjavík City's policies:

 

Reykjavík City departments:

 

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