As violence against women and girls spirals, we uncover the shocking reality of misogyny and harassment in schools. Investigations Editor David Cohen reports

Listen to Special investigation: Misogyny & harassment in schools from The Standard. A special investigation from The Standard has uncovered the horrifying reality of misogyny and how it’s impacting women and girls.Teenage girls, aged between 13-15, say they are victims of sexual harassment every day - online, in the street, and even in the classroom. David Cohen, our investigations Editor and Campaigns Editor, went into some London schools to find out what exactly is happening, and how we can make our women and girls feel safe.For all the latest news head to www.standard.co.uk or pick up a newspaper.Follow us on X or on Threads.

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