Guest speaker: Overexposed: Pornography, Social Media and Relationships
At a glance
Guest speaker
Allison Havey
Webinar duration
2 hours
Suitable for
Thrive Licensed Practitioners
CPD
Worth 5 CPD points
Price per place
£75 excl. VAT
Course Outcomes
‘Overexposed: Pornography, Social Media and Relationships’ is worth 5 CPD points to Thrive Licensed Practitioners.
By the end of Allison's 2-hour session, you will:
- Feel more confident addressing the influence of pornography, social media and online culture with young people.
- Understand how overexposure to online content is shaping attitudes, behaviours and wellbeing – including links to misogyny and violence.
- Be better equipped to support pupils with relevant, up-to-date strategies that promote digital and sexual citizenship.
- Gain insight into the latest RSE guidance, including Baroness Bertin’s Independent Pornography Review and global developments in safeguarding young people online.
- Leave with practical resources and tools to share with pupils and colleagues.
Who is it for?
Thrive Licensed Practitioners from primary and secondary settings.
Introducing guest speaker: Allison Havey
Allison Havey is an international speaker and author who has delivered digital and sexual citizenship talks in over 300 schools across the UK and abroad. She co-founded the RAP Project® (2012–2024) to spark honest, age-appropriate conversations about consent, pornography and sexual violence. In response to growing cultural shifts, she launched the RAP Foundation in 2019 to reach more state schools, ultimately delivering presentations to 53,000 students in nearly 200 schools.
With a background in international journalism (ABC News, AP, NBC Moscow), Allison is now expanding her work globally, including to India, Kenya, and Southeast Asia. Known for her straight-talking approach, she encourages younger students to take control of their digital lives. Her latest research was featured in Baroness Bertin’s 2025 report on online pornography.
What you'll learn
In this eye-opening session, you’ll explore:
- How pornography, influencers and popular culture are impacting children’s physical and mental health.
- Real-life findings from Overexposed: Porn, Relationships & Reality, an anonymous survey co-created with young people aged 16 to 21.
- Key takeaways from Baroness Bertin’s Independent Pornography Review and its implications for schools.
- Why current trends are contributing to a national emergency in violence against women and girls – and what this means for educators.
- Strategies to help pupils take ownership of their online presence and build healthier digital habits.
- Updates on RSE developments in the UK and globally, including insights from Jonathon Haidt’s The Anxious Generation and Australia’s move towards a social media ban for under-16s.
Course structure
2-hour webinar.
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