Time for change!

PRINCESSHAY was the launchpad for a public information campaign aimed at tackling harassment of women and girls in Exeter last month.

The campaign, Exchange The Norm, encourages people to intervene in a safe and skilful way, if they witness inappropriate behaviour in public places, started when a massive projection of its key messages flashed across the vacant

Topshop building in Princesshay. Representatives from Safer Exeter, and key delegates from the Exeter business community, attended the event to witness the projection and raise awareness of the campaign.

The campaign focuses on the need for positive action from the Exeter community, spurring people to step up and do the right thing when they witness women at risk in public spaces. It aims to encourage people to access advice and resources to help them intervene safely.

These resources include free bystander intervention training, where people are given the opportunity to develop crucial skills to help stop harassment in public places.

Since the launch posters have appeared in key locations across the city each highlighting situations that many people find uncomfortable but don’t quite know how to handle them. There is also a social media campaign across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

To find out more about the Safer Exeter campaign, visit: exeter.gov.uk/clean-safe-city/ community-safety/safer-exeter/ exeter-safer-streets-projects/#4