ALT The post highlights the new MVP scenario for 25/26, Sextortion which raises awareness of sexual extortion, what signs to look out for and what to do if this happens to you or a friend. We need to highlight this to all genders.

ALT The text reads, controlling and coercive behaviour is a form of domestic abuse. The MVP scenario Messaging explores controlling behaviour within early partner relationships, and how modern technology contributes to this. 95% of young victims of intimate partner violence were female (source is safe young lives report). Cyber-stalking has increased by 6% for girls 11-21 with almost 1 in 5 saying they have experienced some form of it (source Girlguiding attitudes survey 2024)

ALT This post shows an image of an upset girl as she walks past a group of boys pointing at her. The text reads, 'The MVP scenario Harassment explores what sexual harassment is and its potential impact on those who experience it. Statements from girlguiding attitudes survey 2024 read, Almost 3 out of 4 girls aged 11-16 see or experience sexism (74%). This increases to 95% for young women aged 17-21. They most commonly face it online (73%), in the media (70%) and in public spaces (66%). Girls from the most deprived areas, LGBTQ+ girls and disabled girls are more likely to see or experience sexism across all areas of their lives.

ALT The post reads, The MVP scenario Photos explores the sharing of images within intimate relationships, the potential for coercion and abuse and the impact of media exposure on image based abuse. 88% of girls and 49% of boys said being sent sexual pictures or videos of things they did not want to see, happens a lot or sometimes. Ofsted, 2021

ALT MVP addresses different forms of GBV, including online abuse and what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like. The Pressure scenario focuses on the pressure young people face to share intimate images of themselves. Check out for the new ASN version of this scenario. https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/mvpscotland/

ALT Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2025 and marks the first day of the 16 Days of Activism. Join us as we explore the types of online harm and signpost to resources including MVP scenarios.

ALT Front cover of the MVP annual report. Includes Education Scotland logo, the MVP logo and the title MVP Scotland annual report April2024-March 2025. A blue geometric design is at the bottom of the page.